Electronic Stability Programme - CITROEN C6 Owner's Handbook 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 ESP system
acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR 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 » flashes.
DEACTIVATION
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may
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 The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.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.
• Manually with another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
If the systems malfunction, the « ESP/ASR » warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message on the multifunction display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
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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
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake
parts and electronic components,
as well as with the assembly and
repair procedures approved
CITROËN.
After any collision, have this system
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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