E L E C T R O N I C S Ta B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E - CITROEN C6 2007 Manual

E L E C T R O N I C S TA B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) AND TRACTION
CONTROL (ASR)
These systems are closely associated with ABS and additional to it. In the
event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts
automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the
vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and prevents
wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels as well as on the
engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
OPERATION
When either the ESP or the ASR system is brought into operation
the warning lamp "ESP/ASR
DEACTIVATION
prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin
and thus regain traction.
Press on button A, the "ESP/ASR" warning lamp, as well as the lamp on the
button A, light up. The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:
• Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
• Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx.
• Manually with another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
Should there be a system malfunction, the "ESP/ASR" warning lamp will
light up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
A
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place to
encourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessive
speeds.
The functioning of this system is
subject to compliance with the
manufacturer's recommendations
parts and electronic components,
as well as with the assembly and
repair repair repair procedures procedures procedures approved
CITROËN.
After any collision, have this system After any collision, have this system collision, have this
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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