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6
Safety
Trajectory control systems
Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent
skidding of the wheels, by acting on the brakes
of the driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp on the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.
Press the
"ESP OFF"
button, located to
the side of the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the indicator lamp in
the button comes on, this indicates that the
ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
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