Seat Belts - CITROEN C3 Handbook

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
The normal operation of the ABS may
result in slight vibrations in the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
the brake pedal very firmly and
maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
by the manufacturer for your vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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 braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control)
optimises traction by using engine braking and
by applying the brakes on the driving wheels
to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also
enhances the vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle's
trajectory and the path desired by the
driver, the dynamic stability control system
automatically uses engine braking and the
brakes on one or more wheels to return the
vehicle to the desired path, within the limits of
the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event
of a problem with grip or trajectory
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
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
qualified 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 difficult 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
effective in wintry conditions, the use of
snow or all-season tyres is recommended.
All four wheels must be fitted with tyres
approved for your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.

Seat belts

Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
Safety
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