Operation Manual

ABS
ABS
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Driving safely
Berlingo2VP_en_Chap05_Securite_ed02-2016
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS / EBFD)
TheABSandEBFD(electronicbrake
force distribution) systems improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicleonbraking,inparticularon
poororslipperysurfaces.
TheABSpreventslockingofthe
wheels, the EBFD provides control of
thebrakingpressurewheelbywheel.
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
vehicleonbraking.
If this warning lamp comes
on,togetherwiththebrake
and STOP warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
theelectronicbrakeforcedistribution
which could result in a loss of control of
thevehicleonbraking.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
theoptimumbrakingpressuretobe
reachedmorequickly,pressthepedal
rmlywithoutreleasingit.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brakepedalispresseddown.
Thisalterstheresistanceofthebrake
pedalunderyourfoot.
To maintain operation of the
emergencybrakingassistancesystem:
keepyourfootonthebrakepedal.
Good practice
Theanti-lockbrakingsystemcomes
into operation automatically when
thereisariskofwheellock.Itdoesnot
reducethebrakingdistance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice,
oil,etc...)theABSmayincreasethe
brakingdistance.Whenbrakingin
an emergency, do not hesitate to
pressthebrakepedalrmly,without
releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able
to continue to manoeuvre the vehicle
toavoidanobstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be
feltbyslightvibrationofthebrake
pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are listed by
CITROËNforthevehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealeroraqualiedworkshop.