7 SAFETY
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WITH ELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE
DISTRIBUTION (EBD), EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSISTANCE (EBA)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) WITH TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
- The C3 Picasso comes with ABS, EBD and EBA as standard and optional ESP/ASR on VTR+ and
Exclusive models, except on the 1.6HDi 16V 110hp with DPFS where it is standard.
- ABS prevents the wheels from locking when emergency braking, allowing you to steer round
an obstruction (The hazard lights will also be activated to warn other drivers).
- EBD maximizes stopping power.
- EBA applies an immediate maximum brake force.
- ESP is a reactionary system which is designed to keep the car stable in an emergency such as
a quick lane change.
- ASR prevents the wheels from spinning in low traction circumstances.
SWITCHING OFF ESP/ASR SYSTEMS
- In certain exceptional conditions such as starting the vehicle when stuck in mud, snow, or on loose
ground, you may wish to switch the system off by pressing the button, located on the dashboard.
If the warning lamp flashes then the ESP or ASR have been triggered and are operational.
(For more details please refer to pages 89 & 90 of the owner’s handbook).
AIRBAGS
- The car comes with a driver’s airbag and it also has a front passenger’s airbag which can be disarmed.
The ‘On/Off’ switch for the passenger airbag is located on the driver’s side of the dash board.
(For more details please refer to pages 80 & 81 of the owner’s handbook).
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