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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES, AIDS
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an
emergency braking situation. In this
case, the braking assistance
immediately develops maximum power
and may trigger ABS regulation.
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ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Your braking systems
are partially operational.
However, it is
dangerous to brake
suddenly and it is essential to
stop immediately, as soon as
traffic conditions allow. Contact an
approved dealer.
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
conditions (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
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understeering (loss of front axle road
holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the
vehicle 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
instrument panel comes on to warn
you of this.
If you deactivate this function, the
traction control system will also be
deactivated.
With the Electronic Stability Program
ESC with understeer control and
traction 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
reactivated when the ignition is
switched on, or when the speed
exceeds (30 mph) 50 km/h.
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction. The
system compares driver input to the
actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain
wheels and/or engine power. In the
event that the system is engaged, the
indicator light
flashes on the
instrument panel.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault the warning lights
appear on the instrument panel.
In this case, the Electronic Stability
Program ESC with understeer control
and traction control are deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer if
these warning lights remain displayed
on the instrument panel after the
ignition is switched off and on again
and
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