Get Safety -> Electronic stability control (ESC) Guide for Peugeot 308 4 Door Second Genration (2014-2020)

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A voice message confirms that the call has

been made**.

Horn

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

PEUGEOT dealer network, we invite you

to have a dealer check the configuration of

these services and, if desired, modify it to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

configuration is possible in the official

national language of your choice.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request.

The cancellation is confirmed by a voice

message.

** Depending on the geographic coverage

of "Peugeot Connect SOS", "Peugeot

Connect Assistance" and the official national

language chosen by the owner of the vehicle.

The list of countries covered and telematic

services is available from dealers or on the

website for your country.

For technical reasons and, in particular,

to improve the quality of PEUGEOT

CONNECT services to customers, the

manufacturer reserves the right to carry

out updates to the vehicle's on-board

telematic system.

F Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Geolocation

Stability control programme incorporating the

following systems:

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.

anti-lock braking system (ABS) and

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA),

wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction

control,

You can deactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the "Peugeot Connect

SOS" and "Peugeot Connect Assistance"

buttons, followed by pressing "Peugeot

Connect Assistance" to confirm.

dynamic stability control (DSC),

trailer stability assist (TSA).

To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press

the "Peugeot Connect SOS" and "Peugeot

Connect Assistance" buttons again, followed

by a press on "Peugeot Connect Assistance"

to confirm.

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Definitions

The use of snow tyres is strongly

recommended on surfaces offering low

levels of grip.

If there is a difference between the path

followed by the vehicle and that required by

the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and

automatically acts on the brake of one or more

wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle

to the required path, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

and electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) and electronic brake

force distribution (EBD)

This system improves the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and

contributes towards improved control on corners, in

particular on poor or slippery road surfaces.

The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of

emergency braking.

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

The fixed illumination of this warning

lamp indicates that there is a fault

with the ABS.

The EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by

wheel.

Depending on the version, your vehicle has

a system allowing control of the vehicle to be

retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid

the risk of snaking.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at moderate speed.

Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

In an emergency, this system permits the

optimum braking pressure to be reached

more quickly, therefore reducing the stopping

distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is

a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

If these warning lamps come on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message, this indicates a

fault with the electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system.

Intelligent traction control

system

Depending on version, your vehicle has a

system to help driving on snow: intelligent

traction control.

This system detects situations of poor surface

grip that could make it difficult to move off

or make progress on deep fresh snow or

compacted snow.

In these situations, the intelligent traction

control limits the amount of wheel spin to

provide the best traction and trajectory control

for your vehicle.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In both cases, have the system checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as

soon as possible.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control)

optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by

acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and

on the engine. It also improves the directional

stability of the vehicle on acceleration.

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When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

The system(s) reactivate(s) automatically each

time the ignition is switched back on or from

31 mph (50 km/h) (except GT and GTi versions).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it/

them manually.

Deactivation/reactivation

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibration of the brake

pedal.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

these systems, so that the wheels can move

freely and regain grip.

With audio system and GT/GTi versions

Press this button again to

reactivate the DSC and ASR.

If you need to brake in an emergency,

press the brake pedal very firmly and

keep the pressure applied.

With audio system and GT/GTi versions

With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions

Press this button to deactivate

the DSC and ASR.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Select "Traction control" again

in the Driving functions menu

of the touch screen to reactivate

the function.

With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions

Dynamic stability control (DSC)/

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

Select "Traction control" in the

Driving functions menu of the

touch screen to deactivate the

ASR.

Malfunction

These systems are activated automatically

every time the vehicle is started.

As soon as they detect a problem of grip or

trajectory, these systems act on the operation

of the engine and brakes.

Illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by the display of a

message and an audible signal,

indicates a fault with the system.

Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination

of this warning lamp in the instrument panel,

the display of a message as well as the

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the systems checked.

This is indicated by this warning

lamp flashing in the instrument

panel.

illumination of the indicator lamp in the button.

Reactivate the system(s) when grip conditions

allow.

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Malfunction

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

ASR/DSC

These systems offer increased safety

in normal driving, but they 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.

Should a fault occur with the system,

this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

the display of a message and an

audible signal.

When towing, this system reduces the risk of

the vehicle or trailer swaying.

Operation

If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your

speed and drive carefully!

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control (ESC) must not

have any faults.

The correct operation of these

systems depends on observation of

the manufacturer's recommendations

regarding as much the wheels (tyres and

rims), braking and electronic components

as the assembly and repair procedures

used by PEUGEOT dealers.

The use of snow tyres is recommended,

in order to be able to benefit from the

efficiency of these systems in winter

conditions.

If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in

the movement of the trailer at speeds between

37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts

on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if

necessary, reduces the engine power to slow

down the vehicle.

The trailer stability assist system

offers increased safety in normal

driving conditions, provided that the

recommendations on towing a trailer are

observed. It must not encourage the driver

to take additional risks, such as towing

a trailer in adverse operating conditions

(overloading, failure to observe the trailer

nose weight, worn or under-inflated tyres,

faulty braking system, etc.), or to drive at

too high a speed.

In certain cases, the swaying of the trailer

may not be detected by the ESC system,

particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,

the system may not be able to prevent

sudden swaying of the trailer.

The correction is signalled by the

flashing of this indicator lamp in the

instrument panel and illumination of

the brake lamps.

In this case, it is essential to equip the

four wheels with tyres approved for your

vehicle.

For information on the weights and towed

loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or

the registration certificate for your vehicle.

To ensure complete safety while driving with

a Towbar device, refer to the corresponding

section.

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