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24-02-2003
YOUR 206 IN DETAIL
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
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 accelera-
tion. 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.
Disarming the ASR/ESP
systems
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.
☞ Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located under the steering wheel
to the left.
The switch lights up and the
warning light comes on: the
ASR and ESP systems no
longer have any effect on
the engine operation.
These are triggered again:
☞ automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
☞ automatically above 50 km/h,
☞ manually by pressing the switch
again.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When one of these two sys-
tems is operating, this light
flashes.
Operating check
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light flashes and the warning
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the
message "ESP/ASR system not ope-
rational" on the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
The ESP system offers
exceptional safety in nor-
mal driving, but this
should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of this sys-
tem depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components, as well as
the PEUGEOT assembly and ope-
ration procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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