Safety -> Electronic stability control (ESC) for Your Peugeot 2008 SUV Second Generation (2019-2025)

Safety  
For technical reasons, in particular to  
improve the quality of telematic services  
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the  
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's  
on-board telematic system at any time.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off  
the ignition.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Anti-lock braking system  
(ABS)/Electronic brake force  
distribution (EBFD)  
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability  
and handling during braking, and enable greater  
control while cornering, particularly on poor or  
slippery road surfaces.  
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of  
emergency braking.  
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)  
manages overall braking pressure on each  
individual wheel.  
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),  
ensure that these are approved for your  
vehicle.  
If you benefit from the Peugeot Connect  
Packs offer with the SOS and Assistance  
Pack included, there are additional services  
available to you in your personal space, via  
the website for your country.  
For information about the SOS and  
Assistance Pack, please refer to the general  
conditions for these services.  
After an impact  
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
When braking in an emergency, depress  
the pedal very firmly and maintain this  
pressure.  
Emergency braking  
assistance (EBA)  
In an emergency, this system enables you  
to reach the optimum braking pressure more  
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping  
distance.  
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which  
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a  
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an  
increase in braking efficiency.  
Electronic stability control  
(ESC)  
Normal operation of the ABS may make  
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake  
pedal.  
The electronic stability control programme  
includes the following systems:  
The fixed illumination of this warning lamp  
signals that there is a fault with the ABS.  
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive  
carefully at a moderate speed.  
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
This warning lamp, when lit together with  
the STOP and ABS warning lamps,  
accompanied by a message and an audible  
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.  
You must stop the vehicle.  
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic  
brake force distribution (EBFD).  
– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).  
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).  
– Dynamic stability control (DSC).  
– Trailer stability assist (TSA).  
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)  
/ Dynamic stability control  
(DSC)  
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises  
traction by using engine braking and by applying  
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one  
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or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the  
vehicle's directional stability.  
Malfunction  
on Identification markings, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
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In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s  
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the  
dynamic stability control system automatically  
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or  
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired  
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.  
These systems are activated automatically every  
time the vehicle is started.  
These systems are activated in the event  
of a problem with grip or trajectory  
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the  
instrument panel).  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,  
accompanied by the display of a message and  
an audible signal.  
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Trailer stability assist (TSA)  
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the  
vehicle or trailer snaking.  
Operation  
The system is activated automatically when the  
ignition is switched on.  
The electronic stability control system (ESC)  
must not have any faults.  
The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99  
mph (60 and 160 km/h).  
If the system detects that the trailer is  
snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise  
the trailer and reduces engine power, if  
necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the  
flashing of this warning lamp on the instrument  
panel and the brake lamps coming on).  
For information on weights and towed loads,  
refer to the Engine technical data and towed  
loads section or your vehicle’s registration  
certificate.  
ASR/DSC  
These systems enhance safety during  
normal driving, but should not encourage  
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high  
speed.  
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,  
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It  
is therefore important for your safety to keep  
these systems activated in all conditions, and  
particularly in difficult conditions.  
Correct operation of these systems depends  
on compliance with the manufacturer's  
recommendations relating to the wheels  
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic  
components, as well as the assembly and  
repair procedures provided by PEUGEOT  
dealers.  
Deactivation/Reactivation  
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle  
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft  
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate  
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn  
freely and regain grip.  
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of  
grip permits.  
The settings are changed via the Driving/  
Vehicle touch screen menu.  
In order to ensure that these systems remain  
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow  
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four  
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for  
your vehicle.  
To ensure safe driving with a Towing device,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
Deactivation is confirmed by the lighting  
of this indicator lamp on the instrument  
panel and the display of a message.  
The ASR system is reactivated automatically  
every time the ignition is switched on or at  
speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h).  
Malfunction  
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights  
up on the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal.  
All tyre specifications are listed on the  
tyre/paint label. For more information  
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).  
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To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and  
drive carefully!  
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Recommendations  
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin  
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully  
as possible.  
The vehicle is designed principally  
to drive on tarmac roads, but it may  
occassionally drive on other less passable  
terrain.  
However, it does not permit off-road driving:  
– Driving on terrain that can damage the  
underbody or tear off elements (e.g. fuel  
pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or stones in  
particular.  
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))  
Sand  
The trailer stability control system  
provides an extra safety feature under  
normal driving conditions, when following the  
recommendations for use of trailers and  
current legislation in force in your country. It  
must not encourage the driver to take extra  
risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable  
conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load,  
exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated  
tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at  
excessive speed.  
In certain cases, the system may not detect  
trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.  
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the  
system may not be able to prevent sudden  
trailer snaking.  
This mode allows little spin on the two driving  
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to  
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck  
in the sand.  
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))  
– Driving on terrain with steep gradients and  
poor grip.  
– Crossing a waterway.  
Do not use the other modes on sand as  
the vehicle may become stuck.  
Operating modes  
Snow  
Activation/Deactivation  
This mode constantly adapts the level of wheel  
spin to offer maximum traction according to the  
snow conditions (a lot of wheel spin in thick  
snow; very little on ice). The wheel spin is also  
adapted to the conditions encountered when  
driving uphill by optimising the acceleration of  
the vehicle.  
Advanced Grip Control  
This special patented traction control system  
improves grip on snow, mud and sand.  
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))  
Mud  
For optimum grip on snow, it is  
recommended that you fit the vehicle  
with winter tyres.  
For optimum system performance, contact a  
PEUGEOT dealer to choose the most suitable  
tyres.  
► Press the DRIVE MODE button; the various  
modes are displayed on the instrument panel.  
► Select Snow”, “Mud” or “Sand” depending  
on the context.  
The chosen mode continues to be displayed in  
the instrument panel.  
This mode, when moving off, allows considerable  
spin on the wheel with the least grip to optimise  
clearing of the mud and to regain grip. At the  
same time, the wheel with the most grip is  
controlled in such a way as to transmit as much  
traction torque as possible.  
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