Start Assistance System - CITROËN DS3 R3 Max System User's Manual

Definition
Different setups have been programmed as follow :
S0 is defined as SAS OFF
S1 is defined as SAS ON with standard grip depending on type of surface chosen
S2 is defined as SAS ON with high grip depending on type of surface chosen
SAS activation
Select Type of start control wanted
Select Type of surface wanted
Then
1. Vehicle stationary
2. Road Mode
3. First gear
4. Clutch pedal pressed
5. Handbrake pressure over 20bars then
Select Stage Mode to activate the strategy
A message will appear on the dash
Push Full throttle to "load" turbo, it takes about 3s.
When target pressure is reached, GO !!!! message appears
Turbo is loaded, go whenever.
Driver is advised to release Hand Brake pressure then clutch pedal and to maintain full throttle
6. When the Start is done, the entire process need to be done again to be able to do another one
2. Driver System Overview

7. Start Assistance System

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