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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 manu-
facturer regarding the wheels
(tyres and wheel rims), the braking
components, the electronic compo-
nents and the assembly and repair
procedures within the PEUGEOT
network are respected.
After an accident or impact, have
the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESP)
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS system.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that
required by the driver, the ESP sys-
tem automatically acts on the engine
and the brake of one or morewheels,
in order to put the vehicle back on
course.
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
When one of these two sys-
tems is operating, this light
flashes.
Handbrake
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilise your vehicle.
Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave-
ment and pull on the handbrake.
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR
systems
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.
☞ Press the switch "ESP OFF", sit-
uated 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.
They engage again:
☞ automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
☞ manually by pressing the switch
again.
Operating check
When a system malfunction
occurs, the switch light
flashes and the indicator
light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
check the system.
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