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DRIVING Y0UR 406
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
CONTROL (ESP)
Disarming the ESP/ASR systems
The ESP system offers
increased safety during
normal driving, but should
not incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.
The operation of the system is
assured to the extent to which the
recommendations of the manufac-
turer regarding the wheels (tyres
and wheel rims), the braking com-
ponents, the electronic compo-
nents and the assembly and repair
procedures within the PEUGEOT
network are respected.
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),
it could prove useful to disarm the
ASR system to make the wheels
spin and regain grip.
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 directional stability of
the vehicle to be improved 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
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
☞ Press the switch "ESP OFF", si-
tuated to the left of the steering
wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicator
lights come on, accompanied by the
message ''ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multi-function display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine or
the brakes.
After an accident or impact, have
the system checked by
PEUGEOT dealer.
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They engage again:
☞ automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
☞ manually by pressing the switch
again.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
Handbrake
Applying
Operating check
When one of these two sys-
tems is operating, this light
flashes.
When a system malfunction
occurs, the switch light
flashes and the indicator
light comes on.
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilise your vehicle.
Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave-
ment and apply the handbrake.
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
check the system.
17-02-2003
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