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If the Electric Parking Brake is released, the lighting of this warning lamp along with the STOP
warning lamp, accompanied by a message, indicates either that the brake fluid level is low or that
the braking distributor is malfunctioning. It is essential to stop the vehicle. Consult a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking
or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically
before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out
after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault.
Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on during the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.
In both cases, the normal braking system remains efficient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. However, in order
for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as
soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.
SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the required braking pressure more rapidly, thus to
reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the
resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emergency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
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