Citroën Berlingo (2022 year). Manual in english — page 6

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Ease of use and comfort

Type 1

Always lit, ignition on.

Lights up when one of the front or rear

doors is opened.

Always off.

Type 2

Front: comes on when one of the front or

rear doors is opened (sliding side door

and depending on equipment, left-hand

side-hinged door or tailgate).

Always lit, ignition on.

Row 2: comes on when one of the rear

doors is opened (sliding side door and

depending on equipment, left-hand side-hinged

door or tailgate).

Always off.

Individual reading lamp

If fitted to the vehicle, these are switched

on and off by means of a manual switch.

With the ignition on, operate the corresponding

switch.

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Lighting control stalk

Main lighting

Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime

running lamps

Sidelamps only

Dipped or main beam headlamps

Operation of the selected lighting is

confirmed by the illumination of the

corresponding indicator lamp.

Headlamp dipping

► Pull the lighting control stalk to switch

between dipped and main beam headlamps.

In "

AUTO

" and sidelamps mode, pull the lighting

control stalk to switch the main beam headlamps

on directly ("headlamp flash").

Foglamps selection ring

Rear foglamps

They only work if the sidelamps are on.

► Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn

them on/off.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

("

AUTO

" position) the foglamps and the dipped

beam headlamps remain on.

Front foglamps/Rear foglamps

They operate with the sidelamps, dipped

or main beam headlamps on.

► Rotate the ring forwards:

• once to switch on the front foglamps,

• a second time to switch on the rear

foglamps.

► Turn in the opposite direction to switch off.

If the lighting is switched off automatically

("

AUTO

" position) or the dipped beam

headlamps are switched off manually, the

foglamps and sidelamps remain on.

► Rotate the ring backwards to switch the

foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.

Switching on the foglamps is prohibited

in clear weather or in rain, both day and

night. In these situations, the power of their

beams may dazzle other drivers. They must

only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may

vary depending on country).

Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when

they are no longer necessary.

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Switching off of the lighting when the

ignition is switched off

When the ignition is switched off, all of the

lamps turn off immediately, except for the

dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-

me-home lighting is activated.

Switching on the lamps after

switching off the ignition

If the driver's door is opened, a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the lamps

are on.

They will go off automatically after a period

of time that depends on the level of charge in

the battery (entering energy economy mode).

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on the

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear

after the lamps have been on for a few

minutes.

Never look too closely at the light beam

of LED technology lamps - risk of serious

eye injury!

Travelling abroad

If planning to use your vehicle in a

country that drives on the other side of the

road, the dipped beam headlamps must be

adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Direction indicators

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control

stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

If you keep the direction indicators on for

more than 20 seconds, the volume of the

audible signal will increase if the speed is

above 50 mph (80 km/h).

Three flashes

► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without

going beyond the point of resistance; the

direction indicators will flash 3 times.

Parking lamps

(Depending on version)

Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps

on the traffic side only.

► Within one minute after switching off the

ignition, operate the lighting control stalk

upwards or downwards, depending on the side

of the traffic (e.g. when parking on the right, push

the lighting control stalk down to light up on the

left).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and the

lighting of the corresponding direction indicator

lamp on the instrument panel.

► To switch off the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.

Automatic headlamp

illumination

When a low level of ambient light is detected

by a sunshine sensor, the number plate

lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps

are switched on automatically, without any action

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on the part of the driver. They can also come

on if rain is detected, at the same time as the

automatic rain sensitive wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient

level or after the windscreen wipers are switched

off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

► Turn the ring to the

"AUTO"

position. When

the function is activated, a message is also

displayed.

► Turn the ring to

another position

. An

onscreen message is displayed to confirm that

the function has been deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction of the rain/

sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps

come on and this warning lamp is displayed on

the instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and/or the display of a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor,

located on the dashboard or at the top

centre of the windscreen behind the interior

rear view mirror (depending on equipment);

the associated functions would no longer be

controlled.

In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor

may detect sufficient light. For this

reason, the lighting will not come on

automatically.

The inner surface of the windscreen may

become misted up and affect the proper

operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Daytime running lamps /

Sidelamps

The front lamps light up automatically when the

engine starts.

They provide the following functions:

– Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk in

the "

AUTO

" position with adequate light level).

– Sidelamps (lighting control stalk in the "

AUTO

"

position with low light levels or "Sidelamps only”

or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").

The LEDs are brighter when operating as

daytime running lamps.

Guide-me-home and

welcome lighting

Guide-me-home lighting

Automatic

With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the

"

AUTO

" position and when the light is poor, the

dipped beam headlamps come on automatically

when the ignition is switched off.

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You can activate/deactivate this

function and adjust the guide-me-

home lighting duration in the

Driving

/

Vehicle

touch screen menu.

Manual

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control

stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/

deactivate the function.

Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off

automatically after a period of time.

Welcome lighting

With the "Automatic headlamp illumination"

function activated, in poor light, the sidelamps

and dipped beam headlamps come on

automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.

Activation, deactivation and the

duration of the exterior welcome

lighting are set in the

Driving

/

Vehicle

touch

screen menu.

Automatic lighting

systems - General

recommendations

The automatic lighting systems use a detection

camera, located at the top of the windscreen.

Operating limits

The system may be disrupted or not work

correctly:

– When visibility conditions are poor

(e.g. snowfall, heavy rain).

– If the windscreen is dirty, misted-up or

masked (e.g. sticker) in front of the camera.

– If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs

or safety barrier reflectors.

The system is not able to detect:

– Road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians.

– Vehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling

behind a safety barrier on the motorway).

– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep

slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

Maintenance

Clean the windscreen regularly,

particularly the area in front of the camera.

The internal surface of the windscreen can

also become misted around the camera.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

obstruct the camera.

Automatic headlamp

dipping

For more information, refer to the

General recommendations for

automatic lighting systems

.

With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the

"

AUTO

" position and the function activated on

the touch screen, this system automatically

switches between dipped and main beam

headlamps, according to lighting and traffic

conditions, using a camera located at the top of

the windscreen.

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This system is a driving aid.

The driver remains responsible for

the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the

prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,

and for compliance with driving and vehicle

regulations.

The system becomes operational when

the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).

When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),

the function is no longer operational.

Activation/Deactivation

The settings are changed via the

Driving/Vehicle

touch screen

menu.

When deactivated, the lighting system changes

to "automatic illumination of headlamps" mode.

The state of the system is stored when the

ignition is switched off.

Operation

If the ambient light level is very low and traffic

conditions permit:

– The main beam headlamps

come on automatically. These

indicator lamps light up on the instrument panel.

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the

traffic conditions do not allow the main beam

headlamps to be lit:

– The dipped beam headlamps

remain lit. These indicator lamps

light up on the instrument panel.

The function is deactivated if the foglamps

are switched on or if the system detects poor

visibility conditions (e.g. fog, heavy rain,

snowfall).

When the foglamps are switched off or when the

visibility conditions become favourable again, the

function is automatically reactivated.

This indicator lamp goes out when the

function is deactivated.

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

► A "headlamp flash" pauses the

function and the lighting system switches

to "automatic illumination of lamps" mode:

– If the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam" indicator

lamps were on, the system changes to main

beam.

– If the "AUTO" and "Main beam"

indicator lamps were on, the system changes to

dipped beam.

► To reactivate the function, once again switch

the headlamps manually between dipped and

main beam.

The system may be disrupted or not work

correctly:

– When visibility conditions are poor

(snowfall, heavy rain, etc.).

– If the windscreen in front of the camera is

dirty, misted or obscured (for example, by a

sticker).

– If the vehicle is facing highly reflective

signs.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

The system is not able to detect:

– Road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians.

– Vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for

example, vehicles driving behind a safety

barrier on a motorway).

– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep

slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

Clean the windscreen regularly,

particularly the area in front of the

camera.

The internal surface of the windscreen can

also become misted around the camera.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

obstruct the detection camera.

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Headlamp beam height

adjustment

To avoid inconvenience to other road users,

the height of the halogen headlamps should be

adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

0

(Initial setting)

Unladen.

1

Partial load.

2

Medium load.

3

Maximum authorised load.

4 5 6

Not used.

Wiper control stalk

Before operating the wipers in wintry

conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost

from the windscreen and around the wiper

arms and blades.

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windscreen. In extremely hot or cold

weather, check that the wiper blades are not

stuck to the windscreen before operating the

wipers.

After using an automatic car wash, you

may temporarily notice abnormal noises

and poorer wiping performance. You do not

need to replace the wiper blades.

Without AUTO wiping

With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers

► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the

stalk to the desired position.

Fast wiping (heavy rain)

Normal wiping (moderate rain)

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the

vehicle’s speed)

Switching off

Single wipe (press down and release).

or

Automatic wiping

Refer to the corresponding section.

Windscreen wash

► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and

hold.

A final wiping cycle is performed when

screenwashing ends.

The windscreen wash jets are

incorporated into the tip of each wiper

arm.

Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length

of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and

reduces screenwash fluid consumption.

With automatic air conditioning, any

action on the screenwash control results

in temporary closure of the air intake to

protect the passenger compartment from any

odour.

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To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do

not operate the screenwash if the

screenwash reservoir is empty.

Only operate the screenwash if there is no

risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen

and hindering visibility. During the winter

period, use "very cold climate" rated products.

Never top up with water.

Low screenwash fluid level

When the low level of the reservoir is

reached, this warning lamp lights up on

the instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message.

It comes on when the ignition is switched on,

or every time the stalk is operated, until the

reservoir is refilled.

Refill the screenwash reservoir (or have it

refilled) the next time you stop.

Rear wiper

► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Off

Intermittent wiping

Screenwash-wipe

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the front

windscreen wipers are operating.

Activation/Deactivation

The settings are changed via the

Driving/Vehicle

touch screen

menu.

This function is activated by default.

In the event of accumulation of snow or

hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to

a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper via the touch screen's

Driving/ Vehicle

menu.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used while cleaning

or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be

useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release

the wiper blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

– handle them with care.

– clean them regularly using soapy water.

– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the

windscreen.

– replace them at the first signs of wear.

Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately

after switching off the ignition will place the wiper

blades in a vertical position.

► Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

After refitting a windscreen wiper blade

► To return the wiper blades to their initial

position after the operation, switch on the ignition

and operate the wiper control stalk.

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Changing a wiper blade

Removing/Refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement

operations from the driver's side.

► Starting with the wiper blade farthest from

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise

it as far as possible.

Take care not to hold the arms at the jet

locations.

Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of

irreparable deformation.

Do not release them while moving them. Risk

of damaging the windscreen!

► Clean the windscreen using screenwash

fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-

repellent products.

► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

► Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,

once again hold each arm by the rigid section,

then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.

Removing/refitting at the rear

► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it

as far as possible.

► Clean the rear screen using screenwash

fluid.

► Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

► Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,

then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.

Automatic windscreen

wipers

In

AUTO

mode, the windscreen wipers operate

automatically and adapt to the intensity of the

rainfall.

Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located

at the top centre of the windscreen behind the

rear view mirror.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.

When using an automatic car wash,

switch off the automatic wipers and the

ignition.

In winter, wait until the windscreen is

completely clear of ice before activating the

automatic wipers.

Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control

stalk.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has

been accepted.

This indicator lamp lights up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by

a message.

Depending on version, this indicator lamp

appears on the display or on the instrument

panel, accompanied by a message.

Switching off

► Give the control stalk another brief push

downwards or set the control stalk to another

position (

Int

,

1

or

2

).

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This indicator lamp goes off on the

instrument panel, accompanied by

a message.

If the ignition has been off for more than

one minute, the automatic wipers must

be reactivated by pushing the control stalk

downwards.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the

wipers operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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General safety

recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in

different places on your vehicle. They

include safety warnings as well as

identification information for the vehicle.

For all work on your vehicle, use a

qualified workshop that has the technical

information, skills and equipment required, all

of which a CITROËN dealer is able to

provide.

Depending on country regulations,

certain safety equipment may be

mandatory: high visibility safety vests,

warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,

spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud

flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.

Installing electrical accessories:

– The fitting of electrical equipment or

accessories not approved by CITROËN may

cause excessive current consumption and

faults and failures with the electrical system

of your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer

for information on the range of approved

accessories.

– As a safety measure, access to the

diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's

electronic systems, is reserved strictly for

CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,

equipped with the special tools required (risk

of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic

systems that could cause breakdowns or

serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot

be held responsible if this advice is not

followed.

– Any modification or adaptation not intended

or authorised by CITROËN or carried out

without meeting the technical requirements

defined by the Manufacturer will result in the

suspension of the commercial warranty.

Installation of accessory radio

communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication

transmitter with an external aerial, you must

without fail contact a CITROËN dealer for

the specification of transmitters which can

be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial

position, specific installation requirements),

in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Declarations of conformity for radio

equipment

The relevant certificates are available on the

http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.

Emergency or assistance

call

1.

eCall (SOS)

2.

ASSISTANCE

eCall (SOS)

Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS)

system either as standard or as an option.

The eCall (SOS) system provides direct access

to the emergency services and is built directly

into the vehicle.

According to the country of sale, the eCall (SOS)

system corresponds to the systems PE112,

ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.

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The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.

► In an emergency, press button

1

for more

than 2 seconds.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message

confirm that the call has been made to the

emergency services*.

The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services**.

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle

data is being sent, and then remains lit when

communication is established.

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, an emergency call is made

automatically, irrespective of the deployment

of any airbags.

This system is a public service and is

free of charge.

Operation of the system

– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator

lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes

out: the system is operating correctly.

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems.

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

– The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

– The indicator lamp is fixed red: system

malfunction. The emergency and assistance call

services may not work.

– If the indicator lamp does not come on when

the ignition is switched on, this also means that

there is a system malfunction.

If the problem persists, contact a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

A system fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

Data processing

All processing of personal data by

the eCall (SOS) function complies with

the framework for protection of personal

information established by Regulation

2016/679 (General Data Protection

Regulation - GDPR) and Directive 2002/58/

EC of the European Parliament and the

Council, and in particular, seeks to protect

the vital interests of the data subject, in

accordance with Article 6 (1) d) GDPR.

The processing of personal data is strictly

limited to the purpose of handling the eCall

(SOS) function used with the “112” single

European emergency call number.

The eCall (SOS) function is only able to

collect and process the following data

relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification

number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or

light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power

source, three most recent locations and

direction of travel, number of passengers

and a timestamped log file of the automatic

activation of the system and its timestamp.

The recipients of the processed data are the

emergency call handling centres designated

by the relevant national authorities in the

territory in which they are located, enabling

priority routing and handling of calls to the

“112” emergency number.

Data storage

Data contained in the system’s memory

is not accessible from outside the system until

a call is made. The system is not traceable

and is not continuously monitored in its

normal operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations,

necessary for the normal functioning of the

system, are stored.

When an emergency call is triggered, the data

log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

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Access to data

You have the right of access to data and

as appropriate to request the rectification,

erasure or restriction of processing of any

personal data not processed in accordance

with the provisions of GDPR. Third parties

to which data has been disclosed shall

be notified of any rectification, erasure or

restriction carried out in compliance with

GDPR, unless it proves impossible or

involves a disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint

with the respective data protection

supervisory authority.

If you want to claim your above-mentioned

rights please contact us per email at:

privacyrights@stellantis.com.

For more information regarding our contact

details please take a look at our Privacy &

Cookies Policy on the brand's website.

ASSISTANCE

► If the vehicle breaks down, press button

2

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance

(confirmed by a voice message*).

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

* Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

Privacy mode allows you to manage the

level of sharing (data and/or location)

between your vehicle and CITROËN.

It can be configured in the

Settings

touch

screen menu.

By default, depending on equipment,

deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then

press the "ASSISTANCE" button to confirm.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

CITROËN dealer network, we invite you

to have a dealer check the configuration of

these services and, if desired, modify them to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

configuration is possible in the official national

language of your choice.

For technical reasons, in particular to

improve the quality of telematic services

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the

right to carry out updates to the vehicle's

on-board telematic system at any time.

If you benefit from the Citroën Connect

Box offer with the SOS and Assistance

Pack included, there are additional services

available to you in your personal space, via

the website for your country.

For information about the SOS and

Assistance Pack, please refer to the general

conditions for these services.

Hazard warning lamps

► Pressing this red button causes all the

direction indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning

lamps come on automatically. They switch off

automatically when you next accelerate.

They can be switched off by pressing the button.

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Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is

approaching.

The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle

is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph

(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.

This function cannot be deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic

brake force distribution (EBFD).

– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

– Dynamic stability control (DSC).

– Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)/Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

control while cornering, particularly on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

manages overall braking pressure on each

individual wheel.

►

When braking in an emergency, depress

the pedal very firmly and maintain this

pressure.

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

The fixed illumination of this warning lamp

signals that there is a fault with the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

This warning lamp, when lit together with

the

STOP

and ABS warning lamps,

accompanied by a message and an audible

signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

After an impact

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Emergency braking

assistance (EBA)

This system reduces the emergency stopping

distance, by optimising the braking pressure.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this

is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

/ Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises

traction by using engine braking and by applying

the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one

or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the

vehicle's directional stability.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the

dynamic stability control system automatically

uses engine braking and the brakes on one or

more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired

path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

These systems are activated automatically every

time the vehicle is started.

These systems are activated in the event

of a problem with grip or trajectory

(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the

instrument panel).

Deactivation / Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (moving a vehicle that

is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on loose

soil, etc.), it may prove useful to deactivate the

DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move

freely and regain grip.

However, it is recommended that the system be

reactivated as soon as possible.

These systems are reactivated automatically

every time the ignition is switched off, or from 31

mph (50 km/h).

At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), the systems

can be reactivated manually.

Press this button or turn the thumbwheel

to this position.

The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel

comes on: the DSC/ASR systems no longer

have an effect on engine operation.

To reactivate the system:

Press this button.

Or

Turn the thumbwheel to this position.

The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel

goes off.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the display of a message and

an audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

ASR/DSC

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage

the driver to take extra risks or drive at high

speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,

ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It

is therefore important for your safety to keep

these systems activated in all conditions, and

particularly in difficult conditions.

Correct operation of these systems depends

on compliance with the manufacturer's

recommendations relating to the wheels

(tyres and rims), braking and electronic

components, as well as the assembly and

repair procedures provided by CITROËN

dealers.

In order to ensure that these systems remain

effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow

or all-season tyres is recommended. All four

wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for

your vehicle.

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on

Identification markings

, refer to the

corresponding section.

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

When towing, this system reduces the risk of the

vehicle or trailer snaking.

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Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control system (ESC)

must not have any faults.

The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99

mph (60 and 160 km/h).

If the system detects that the trailer is

snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise

the trailer and reduces engine power, if

necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the

flashing of this warning lamp on the instrument

panel and the brake lamps coming on).

For information on weights and towed loads,

refer to the

Engine technical data and towed

loads

section or your vehicle’s registration

certificate.

To ensure safe driving with a

Towing device

,

refer to the corresponding section.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights

up on the instrument panel, accompanied

by a message and an audible signal.

To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and

drive carefully!

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The trailer stability control system

provides an extra safety feature under

normal driving conditions, when following the

recommendations for use of trailers and

current legislation in force in your country. It

must not encourage the driver to take extra

risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable

conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load,

exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated

tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at

excessive speed.

In certain cases, the system may not detect

trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the

system may not be able to prevent sudden

trailer snaking.

Advanced Grip Control

(Depending on version)

A special, patented traction control system,

which improves driveability on snow, mud and

sand.

This system, optimised for operation in a range

of conditions, enables you to manoeuvre in most

slippery conditions (encountered during normal

passenger car use).

When combined with all-season Peak Mountain

Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a

compromise between safety, grip and driveability.

When combined with suitable tyres, this system

offers a compromise between safety, grip and

driveability.

The accelerator pedal should be pressed

sufficiently to allow the system to harness the

power of the engine. Operation at high engine

speeds is completely normal.

A five-position selector knob allows you to

choose the setting best suited to the driving

conditions encountered.

An indicator lamp associated with each mode

comes on, accompanied by the display of a

message to confirm your choice.

Operating modes

Standard (ESC)

This mode is calibrated for a low level of

wheel spin, based on the different levels

of grip normally encountered on the road.

Whenever the ignition is switched off, the

system automatically resets to this mode.