Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
Operating check
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light flashes and the warn-
ing light comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
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.
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.
The ESP/ASR systems offer
exceptional 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 sys-
tems depends on observation of the
manufacturer’s recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the PEUGEOT as-
sembly and operation procedures.
Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-
cated on the central section of the
fascia.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The switch lights up and
the warning light comes on:
the ASR and ESP systems
are disarmed.
The warning light flashes
if the ASR or ESP is acti-
vated.
After an impact, have the systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
These are triggered again:
automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
automatically
above
30 mph
(50 km/h) (with the exception of the
2 litre 16V 180 bhp petrol engine),
manually by pressing the switch
again.
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