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If this warning light comes on
on the instrument panel and
the indicator light on the but-
ton comes on, this indicates
that the ASR and ESP sys-
tems are disarmed.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP)
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d . Disarming
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
v e h i c l e w h i c h i s b o g g e d d o w n , s t u c k
in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may
b e a d v i s a b l e t o d i s a r m t h e A S R a n d
ESP systems, so that the wheels can
m o v e f r e e l y a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the
fascia.
Reactivation T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e r e a c t i v a t e d a u t o -
matically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
t o r e a c t i v a t e t h e m m a n u a l l y .
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multifunction display, this indi-
cates a malfunction of these
systems.
H a v e t h e s y s t e m s c h e c k e d b y a
PEUGEOT dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x c e p -
t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g , b u t
t h i s s h o u l d n o t e n c o u r a g e t h e d r i v e r
t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t h i g h
speed.
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n o f
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
PEUGEOT assembly and operation
procedures.
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s t e m s
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e .
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o
p r e v e n t t h e w h e e l s s k i d d i n g , b y a c t -
i n g o n t h e b r a k e s o f t h e d r i v e w h e e l s
and on the engine. It also allows the
d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e t o
b e i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
I f t h e r e i s a v a r i a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e t r a -
j e c t o r y f o l l o w e d b y t h e v e h i c l e a n d
t h a t r e q u i r e d b y t h e d r i v e r , t h e E S P
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
w h e e l s , i n o r d e r t o p u t t h e v e h i c l e
back on course, within the limits of
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SEAT BELTS
Additional seat belt warnings
Version with monochrome display
A or C
1. Multifunction display.
2. Warning light indicating that
a passenger's seat belt is
not fastened or has been
unfastened.
3. Front passenger's seat belt not
fastened warning.
4. Rear right passenger's seat belt
unfastened warning.
5. Rear left passenger's seat belt
unfastened warning.
Fastening
Slide your arm along the door
and take hold of the seat belt at
the base. This action must be
carried out with the door closed
t o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f t r a p p i n g .
Insert the buckle in the stalk.
Check that the seat belt is
fastened correctly by pulling the
strap.
Unfastening
Press the red button on the stalk.
Front seat belts
S a f e t y i n t h e e v e n t o f a f r o n -
t a l i m p a c t h a s b e e n i m p r o v e d b y
the introduction of pre-tensioning
and force-limiting front seat belts.
Depending on the seriousness
of the impact, the pre-tensioning
system instantly tightens the seat
b e l t s fi r m l y a g a i n s t t h e b o d y o f t h e
occupant.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e - l i m i t i n g d e v i c e r e d u c e s t h e
pressure of the seat belt against the
o c c u p a n t ' s b o d y i n t h e e v e n t o f a n
accident.