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Hi just used my C5 2003 HDI in the snow for the first time very impressed with grip have they got any traction control gizmos or anything :-D
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depends what model and speck you have
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Hi it is an Exclusive
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Should be an ESP button somewhere. Maybe near cig lighter.
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No esp button on mine just thought it might have LSD
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My 2002 SX had ESP. That's lower spec than yours.
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ESP was optional on earlier C5s, if you have it there is a button near the gearstick, opposite the cigarette lighter.

Was standard on later cars.

I've been really impressed with my C5 this week, it is fitted with winter tyres and is virtually unstopable. :lol:
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Citroenmad wrote:virtually unstopable. :lol:
Isn't that a bad thing ? ;)
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No esp on mine. We have had about 7 inches of snow here yesterday had to go out so being "brave" went it the 4x4 but did put it into 4wd so was amazed when the C5 got out today with out any problems.How much difference does snow tires make only drove on them in Bulgaria when it was winter in November about 80 degrees F.
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Ben82 wrote:
Citroenmad wrote:virtually unstopable. :lol:
Isn't that a bad thing ? ;)
Yes, I didn't quite use the right words there :lol:
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