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The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional 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 recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
PEUGEOT assembly and opera-
tion procedures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Disarming
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" button, located
in the centre of the fascia.
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel and the in-
dicator light on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR
and ESP systems are disarmed.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automa-
tically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h) (ex-
cept in the case of the 1.6 l 16V THP
175 bhp petrol engine).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction display, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
systems checked.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-
tion 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
t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d b y t h e d r i v e r .
They come into operation in
t h e e v e n t o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y
problem.
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y l a s h i n g o f
this warning light on the instru-
ment panel. Steering/ESP coupling system
(SSP)
This system optimises the stability of
the vehicle and its braking capacity by
combining the actions of the ESP and
electric power steering when braking on
surfaces on which the grip of the right-
hand and left-hand wheel differs.
It permits increased braking of the
wheels which are in contact with the
section of road offering the higher level
of grip and, anticipating the instability of
the vehicle, the application of a slight
correction to the turning angle of the
wheels to assist the driver in maintain-
i n g h i s t r a j e c t o r y .

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1. Front left seat belt warning light.
2. Front right seat belt warning light.
3. Rear left seat belt warning light.
4. Rear centre seat belt warning light ** .
5. Rear right seat belt warning light.
On the central bar, the corresponding
warning light 1 or 2 comes on in red if
the seat belt is not fastened or is unfas-
tened.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened
warning lights bar
Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e i t t e d w i t h t h r e e s e a t
belts ** , each with three anchoring points
and an inertia reel with force limiter.
Seat belt unfastened warning light
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel if one or
more rear passengers unbuckle
their seat belt.
Fastening
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap. Seat belt unfastened warning lights
bar
When the ignition is switched on, the
corresponding warning lights
3, 4 ** and
5 come on for approximately 30 sec-
onds in red if the seat belt is not fas-
tened:
When the engine is running, the corres-
ponding warning light 3, 4 ** or 5 comes
on in red, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunc-
tion display, if a rear passenger has un-
fastened his seat belt.
Unfastening
Press the red button on the buckle.
** Except GTi.

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
Four-speed automatic gearbox which
offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Therefore, four driving modes are of-
fered:
- automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
gearbox,
- sport programme for a more dy-
namic style of driving,
- snow programme to improve driv-
ing when traction is poor,
- manual operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver. Gear lever
P. Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, hand- brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle sta- tionary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, hand- brake on.
- Starting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M. + / - Manual operation with sequen-
tial changing of the four gears.
Press forwards to change up through
the gears.
or
Press rearwards to change down
through the gears. Displays on the instrument panel
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator light is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
. Snow programme
1, 2, 3, 4 . Gear engaged during
manual operation
-. Invalid value during manual operation
Gear selection gate
1. Gear lever.
2. Button "S"
(sport) .
3. Button "
"
(snow) . Foot on brake
Press the brake pedal when
this indicator light is dis-
played on the instrument
panel (e.g.: starting the en-
gine).