Driving safety
acts on the engine and the brake of one
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
Operating check
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator light
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the display.
ESP
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The luminous diode flashes when
the ASR or ESP is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
The warning light may also come on if the
tyres are under-inflated. Check the pressure
of each tyre.
Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESP)
Good practice
In certain exceptional conditions (starting
the vehicle when stuck in mud or snow, or
on loose ground...), it could prove useful to
disarm the ASR and ESP systems to make
the wheels spin and regain grip.
The ASR/ESP systems offer increased
safety during normal driving, but should not
incite the driver to take risks or to drive at
high speed.
These systems are linked and complement
the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding
losses of control of the vehicle on
acceleration.
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Press the button, located on the centre
console.
The operation of these systems is ensured
if the recommendations of the manufacturer
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the fitting and repair
procedures within the CITROËN network are
observed.
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The indicator light comes on: the ASR
and ESP systems no longer act.
The system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also
allows the directional stability of the vehicle
to be improved on acceleration.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
They engage again:
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automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),
manually by pressing the button again.
Use the ESP to hold your course without
attempting to countersteer.
If there is a variation between the trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that required
by the driver, the ESP system automatically
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