Operating fault
If this warning light comes
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction display,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels and
on the engine. It also allows the direc-
tional stability of the vehicle to be im-
proved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the tra-
jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the en-
gine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course, within the limits of
the laws of physics.
Disarming
The ESP/ASR systems offer excep-
tional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver
to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
PEUGEOT assembly and operation
procedures.
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may
be advisable to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the
fascia.
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel and the in-
dicator light on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR
and ESP systems are disarmed.
ESP systems are always active.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Reactivation
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
The warning light flashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
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