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If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:

there is a system fault.

If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

In either case, emergency and assistance calls

may not function.

Contact a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

The list of countries covered and of Telematic

services is available from dealers or on the

website for your country.

For technical reasons and, in particular, to

improve the quality of Telematic services

to customers, the manufacturer reserves

the right to carry out updates to the

vehicle's on-board telematic system.

Geolocation

If you benefit from the Citroën Connect

Box offer with the SOS and assistance

pack included, there are additional

services available to you in your personal

space, via the website for your country.

The system's fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

You can deactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the "Localised

Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance

Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised

Assistance Call" to confirm.

Localised Assistance Call

Press this button for more

than 2 seconds to request

assistance if the vehicle breaks

down.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Electronic stability control integrating the

following systems:

To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press

the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised

Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by

a press on "Localised Assistance Call" to

confirm.

anti-lock braking system (ABS) and

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA),

wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction

control,

A voice message confirms that the call has

been made**.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to

have a dealer check the configuration of

these services and, if desired, modify it to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

configuration is possible in the official

national language of your choice.

Immediately pressing this button again cancels

the request.

The cancellation is confirmed by a voice

message.

dynamic stability control (DSC).

** According to the geographic coverage of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Definitions

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

and electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) and electronic brake

force distribution (EBFD)

If there is a difference between the path

followed by the vehicle and that required by

the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and

automatically acts on the brake of one or more

wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle

to the required path, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

These systems improve the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking

and contribute towards improved control in

corners, in particular on poor or slippery road

surfaces.

The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of

emergency braking.

The EBFD system manages the braking

pressure wheel by wheel.

When lit up continuously, this

warning lamp indicates a fault with

the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at moderate speed.

Intelligent traction control

("Snow motion")

If this warning lamp comes on, in

conjunction with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, an audible signal

and a message, it means that the

electronic brake force distribution

(EBFD) is defective.

Depending on version, your vehicle has

a system to help driving on snow: intelligent

traction control.

This system detects situations of poor surface

grip that could make it difficult to move off

or make progress on deep fresh snow or

compacted snow.

In these situations, the intelligent traction

control limits the amount of wheel spin to

provide the best traction and trajectory control

for your vehicle.

Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you to

reach the optimum braking pressure more

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by

a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

In both cases, have the system checked by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as

soon as possible.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

The use of snow tyres is strongly

recommended on surfaces offering low

levels of grip.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

When operating under normal conditions,

the ABS may cause the brake pedal to

vibrate slightly.

This system (also known as Traction Control)

optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by

acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and

on the engine. It also improves the directional

stability of the vehicle on acceleration.

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Reactivate the system when grip conditions

allow.

In emergency braking, press the brake

pedal hard and maintain this pressure.

ASR/DSC

These systems offer increased safety

in normal driving, but they should not

encourage the driver to take extra risks or

drive at high speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,

snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip

increases. It is therefore important for your

safety to keep these systems activated in

all conditions, and particularly in difficult

conditions.

F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving

functions" tab, then "Traction control".

Deactivation is confirmed by the display of

a message.

The ASR system no longer acts on the

operation of the engine or the brakes in the

event of an involuntary change of trajectory.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

The correct operation of these systems

depends on observation of the

Reactivation of the ASR

The system is reactivated automatically every

time the ignition is switched back on or from

31 mph (50 km/h).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it

manually:

manufacturer's recommendations, not

only about the wheels (tyres and rims),

braking and electronic components but

also the assembly and repair procedures

used by CITROËN dealers.

To benefit in full from the effectiveness

of these systems in wintry conditions,

the vehicle must be fitted with four snow

tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral

behaviour on the road.

Operation

These systems are activated automatically

every time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event of

a problem with grip or trajectory.

F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving

functions" tab, then "Traction control".

This is indicated by flashing of this

warning lamp in the instrument

panel.

Operating fault

The illumination of this warning

lamp, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message, indicates that

there is a fault with these systems.

Deactivation of the ASR

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the systems checked.

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