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Depending on the vehicle, this consists of:

• the ABS (anti-lock braking system);
• electronic stability control ESC with understeer control and traction control;
• emergency brake assist.
• hill start assistance.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

During heavy braking, the ABS prevents the wheels from locking, allowing the stopping distance to be managed and keeping control of the vehicle.

Under these circumstances, the vehicle can then be braked to avoid an obstacle. The system will also optimise stopping distances, even on slippery (e.g. wet) surfaces.

You will feel a pulsation through the brake pedal each time the system is activated. The ABS does not in any way improve the vehicle's physical performance with regard to road-holding. It is still essential to follow the rules of good driving practice (such as driving at a safe distance from the vehicle in front etc.).

Operating faults:

• and appear on the instrument panel, accompanied by the "Check ABS", "Check braking system" and "Check ESC" messages: this indicates that the ABS, the ESC and the emergency braking functions are deactivated. Braking is always enabled;
• , , and appear on the instrument panel accompanied by the "Braking system failure" message: this indicates a fault with the braking system.

In both cases, contact an approved dealer.

Electronic stability control (ESC) with understeer control and traction control.

Electronic stability control ESC

This system helps you to keep control of the vehicle in critical driving conditions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip on a bend, etc.).

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 the input from the driver on the actual direction of the vehicle and corrects the direction by controlling the brakes on some of the wheels or the engine output. If the system is activated, the warning light will flash on the instrument panel.

Understeer control

This system optimises the action of the ESC in the case of pronounced 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.

Operating principle

Using wheel sensors, the system measures and compares the speed of the drive wheels at all times. If a wheel is starting to slip, the system automatically brakes until the traction is once again compatible with the level of grip underneath the wheel.

The system also adjusts the engine speed to the grip available under the wheels, independently of the pressure exerted on the accelerator pedal.

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.

Operating Faults

If the system detects an operating fault, the "Check ESC" message and the and warning lights appear on the instrument panel. In this case, the ESC and the traction control system are deactivated.

consult an approved dealer.

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS and helps reduce vehicle stopping distances.

Operating principle

The system is designed to detect an emergency braking situation. In this case, the braking assistance immediately applies the maximum force and may regulate the ABS.

ABS braking is maintained as long as the brake pedal is applied.

Hazard warning lights activation

Depending on the vehicle version, these lights may flash in the case of rapid deceleration.

Hill start assistance

This system helps you to perform hill starts, depending on the gradient. It prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards, automatically applying the brakes when the driver takes their foot off the brake pedal to press the accelerator pedal.

System operation

The system only operates if the gear lever is in a position other than neutral (or N or P position on an automatic gearbox) and the vehicle is completely stationary with the brake pedal pressed.

The system holds the vehicle for approximately 2 seconds. The brakes are then released (the vehicle will move according to the slope).