80 - Driving
Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
Operating check
When a malfunction of the
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
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.
systems occurs, the switch
light lashes and the warning
light comes on, accompanied
These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
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 al-
lows the directional stability of the ve-
hicle to be improved on acceleration.
F Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-
cated on the central section of the
fascia.
If there is a variation between the
trajectory 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, within the limits of
the laws of physics.
The switch lights up and the
warning light comes on: the
ASR and ESP systems are
disarmed.
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
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.
These are triggered again:
F automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
F automatically
(50 km/h),
above
30 mph
The warning light lashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.
After an impact, have the systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
F manually by pressing the switch
again.
01-02-2005
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