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ABS
ABS
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Driving safely
Berlingo2VP_en_Chap05_Securite_ed02-2016
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS / EBFD)
TheABSandEBFD(electronicbrake
force distribution) systems improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicleonbraking,inparticularon
poororslipperysurfaces.
TheABSpreventslockingofthe
wheels, the EBFD provides control of
thebrakingpressurewheelbywheel.
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
in the screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the ABS which
could result in a loss of control of the
vehicleonbraking.
If this warning lamp comes
on,togetherwiththebrake
and STOP warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
theelectronicbrakeforcedistribution
which could result in a loss of control of
thevehicleonbraking.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
theoptimumbrakingpressuretobe
reachedmorequickly,pressthepedal
rmlywithoutreleasingit.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brakepedalispresseddown.
Thisalterstheresistanceofthebrake
pedalunderyourfoot.
To maintain operation of the
emergencybrakingassistancesystem:
keepyourfootonthebrakepedal.
Good practice
Theanti-lockbrakingsystemcomes
into operation automatically when
thereisariskofwheellock.Itdoesnot
reducethebrakingdistance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice,
oil,etc...)theABSmayincreasethe
brakingdistance.Whenbrakingin
an emergency, do not hesitate to
pressthebrakepedalrmly,without
releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able
to continue to manoeuvre the vehicle
toavoidanobstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be
feltbyslightvibrationofthebrake
pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are listed by
CITROËNforthevehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealeroraqualiedworkshop.
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