DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES, AIDS
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The system is for detecting an emer-
gency braking situation. In this case,
the braking assistance immediately de-
velops maximum power and may trig-
ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Your braking systems
are partially operational.
However, it is danger
ous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop immedi-
ately, as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Contact an approved deal-
er.
Electronic stability program
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic Stability Program ESC
(depending on the vehicle)
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steering (loss of front axle road hold-
ing).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating
or decelerating.
Deactivating the ESC function
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground : snow, mud, etc. or driving
with snow chains fitted), the system
may reduce the engine output to limit
wheelspin.
If this is not required, it is possible to
deactivate the function by pressing
switch
1
.
The warning light on the instru-
ment panel comes on to warn you of
this.
If you deactivate this function, the trac-
tion control system will also be deacti-
vated.
With the Electronic Stability Program
ESC with understeer control and trac-
tion control providing additional safety,
you are advised not to drive with the
function disabled. Correct this as soon
as possible by pressing the switch 1
again.
Note : The function is automatically re-
activated when the ignition is switched
on, or when the speed exceeds (30
mph) 50 km/h.
Operating principle
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