2002 PEUGEOT BOXER brakes

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Moving Off With the engine running, to move
off from position P:
➜ it is essential to press thebrake pedal to exit positionP,
➜ select the function R, D or M,
then gradually release thepressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
Y ou can also move off from posi-
tion N:
➜ release the handbrake, with
your foot on the brake,
➜ select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressureon the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
When the engine is idlingwith the brakes notapplied, if function R, D
or Mis selected, the
vehicle moves without the acce-lerator being pressed. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, with theengine running.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX "PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM"
The four-speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic integral regulation enhanced by a snow programme , or the
pleasure of manual gear changing .
Gear selection gate ➜ Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the function is selected, the indicator light for that function is dis- played on the instrument panel screen.
W: snow programme.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle or to start the
engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse to reverse(select this function with the
vehicle stationary and the engine at idle). N eutral to start the engine or to park, with the
handbrake on.Note : if position Nis engaged by mistake while the
car is moving, allow the engine to return to idling speed before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive for automatic gear changing.
M anual: for manualgear changing.
To change the four gearsmanually:
➜ Push the lever to the +symbol to change up a gear and pull the handle
towards the –symbol to change down a gear.
Note: theW (snow) programme does not operate when in manual mode.
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W: snow programme.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle or start the engine ,
with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: to reverse(select this function with the
vehicle stationary, engine at idle). N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the
handbrake on.
Note: if function N is engaged inadvertently while dri-
ving, allow the engine to return to idle before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for drivingin automatic mode.
M anual: for drivingin manual mode.
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Moving off
With the engine running, to move off from position P:
☞ it is essential to press the
brake pedal to exit position P,
☞ select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressureon the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
Y ou can also move off from position N:
☞ release the handbrake, with yourfoot on the brake
☞ select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressureon the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
W ARNING
When the engine is at idle, brakesnot applied, if function R, D or Mis
selected the vehicle moves evenwithout the accelerator being pres-sed. For this reason, do not leave chil- dren unsupervised inside thevehicle, with the engine running. When maintenance operations need to be carried out with the engine run-ning, apply the handbrake and selectposition P.
"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC GEARBOX The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of inte-
gral automatic operation , enhanced by a snowprogramme, or the pleasure of
manual gear changing .
Gear selection gate ☞ Move the lever in the gate to select a function. Once the function is selected, the corresponding indicator light appears on
the instrument panel display.

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The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, byacting on the brakes of the drivewheels and on the engine. It alsoallows the directional stability of thevehicle to be improved on accelera-tion.
Operation of the ASR systemWhen this system is opera- ting, this light flashes.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) This system is linked with and com-
plements the ABS. Disarming the ASR system In exceptional conditions (starting the vehicle when stuck in mud, on
snow, on unstable ground ... ), it may
prove useful to disarm the ASR sys-tem to allow the wheels to skid andregain grip. ☞
Press switch Ain the centre of
the instrument panel.
The indicator light on the switch and the warning light
come on: the ASR systemwill no longer act on theoperation of the engine orthe brakes. It will come into operation again: ☞
automatically above 30 km/h,
☞ manually when the switch is pressed again.
Operating check When a malfunction of thesystem occurs, the warninglight on the instrument panelcomes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrationsof the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
The operation of the sys- tem is ensured to theextent to which therecommendations of themanufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and wheel rims),the braking components, the elec-tronic components and the assem-bly and repair procedures withinthe PEUGEOT network are obser-ved. After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Illumination of this warning light indicates a malfunctionof the electronic brake forcedistribution, which cancause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Contact a Peugeot dealer.

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The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, byacting on the brakes of the drivewheels and on the engine. It alsoallows the directional stability of thevehicle to be improved on accelera-tion.
Operation of the ASR systemWhen this system is opera- ting, this light flashes.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) This system is linked with and com-
plements the ABS. Disarming the ASR system In exceptional conditions (starting the vehicle when stuck in mud, on
snow, on unstable ground ... ), it may
prove useful to disarm the ASR sys-tem to allow the wheels to skid andregain grip. ☞
Press switch Ain the centre of
the instrument panel.
The indicator light on the switch and the warning light
come on: the ASR systemwill no longer act on theoperation of the engine orthe brakes. It will come into operation again: ☞
automatically above 30 km/h,
☞ manually when the switch is pressed again.
Operating check When a malfunction of thesystem occurs, the warninglight on the instrument panelcomes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrationsof the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
The operation of the sys- tem is ensured to theextent to which therecommendations of themanufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and wheel rims),the braking components, the elec-tronic components and the assem-bly and repair procedures withinthe PEUGEOT network are obser-ved. After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Illumination of this warning light indicates a malfunctionof the electronic brake forcedistribution, which cancause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Contact a Peugeot dealer.