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Safety
► Or, depending on version, turn the
"Grip control" knob to this position.
Deactivation is conrmed by the lighting
of this indicator lamp on the instrument
panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched on or at
speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualied workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but 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 di󰀩cult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures provided by CITROËN
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain
e󰀨ective in wintry conditions, the use of snow
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four
wheels must be tted with tyres approved for
your vehicle.
All tyre specications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identication markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Grip control
(Depending on version)
A special, patented traction control system,
which improves driveability on snow, mud and
sand.
This system, optimised for operation in a range
of conditions, enables you to manoeuvre in most
slippery conditions (encountered during normal
passenger car use).
When combined with all-season Peak Mountain
Snow Flake tyres, this system o󰀨ers a
compromise between safety, grip and driveability.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
su󰀩ciently to allow the system to harness the
power of the engine. Operation at high engine
speeds is completely normal.
A ve-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message to conrm your choice.
Operating modes
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of
wheel spin, based on the di󰀨erent levels
of grip normally encountered on the road.
Whenever the ignition is switched o󰀨, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the
conditions of grip encountered for each of
the two front wheels on moving o󰀨.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
All terrain (mud, damp
grass, etc.)
This mode, when moving o󰀨, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the
least grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the
most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two
driving wheels at the same time to allow
the vehicle to move forward and limit the risks of
getting stuck in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
You can deactivate the ASR and DSC
systems by turning the knob to the "OFF"
position.
The ASR and DSC systems will no
longer act on the operation of the engine
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