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Safety -> Horn and Braking systems (ABS) for Your Citroen Dispatch Van Second Generation (2007-2015)

Driving safet  
If this warning light comes on,  
together with the brake and STOP  
warning lights, accompanied by  
an audible signal and a message  
Good practice  
The anti-lock braking system comes into  
operation automatically when there is a risk  
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking  
distance.  
ABS  
on the display, it indicates a malfunction of  
the electronic brake force distribution which  
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle  
on braking.  
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)  
the ABS may increase the braking distance.  
When braking in an emergency, do not  
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly,  
without releasing the pressure, even on a  
slippery surface, you will then be able to  
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid  
an obstacle.  
Stop immediately.  
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer.  
EMERGENCY BRAKING  
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)  
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by  
slight vibration of the brake pedal.  
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),  
ensure that these are recommended by  
CITROËN.  
In an emergency, this system enables the  
optimum braking pressure to be reached  
more quickly, press the pedal firmly without  
releasing it.  
HORN  
Press the centre of the steering wheel.  
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake  
pedal is activated. This alters the resistance  
of the brake pedal under your foot.  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM  
(ABS - EBFD)  
If this warning light comes on,  
accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message on the display,  
ABS  
The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force  
distribution) systems improve the stability  
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on  
braking, in particular on poor or slippery  
surfaces.  
it indicates a malfunction of the  
ABS which could result in a loss of control of  
the vehicle on braking.  
To prolong the operation of the emergency  
braking assistance system: keep your foot  
on the brake pedal.  
The ABS prevents locking of the wheels,  
the EBFD provides control of the braking  
pressure wheel by wheel.