2012 Peugeot 208 traction control

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has afault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g out of
fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres .
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
dela
y.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporatingthe following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the d
ynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake
force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control(DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

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Alphabetical index
Seat, rear bench .............................................60Seat adjustment..............................................57Seat belts.......................................126-128, 136Seats, rear.................................................r58, 62Serial number, vehicle..................................207Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing .........................................................19Setting the clock.............................................43Sidelamps.....106, 110,111, 156, 158, 160,161Side repeater.................................................159Spare wheel..........................................149,150Speed limiter...........................................r99, 103Start...............................................................170Starting the vehicle.......................81,85,88,92Steering mounted control.............................273Steering mounted controls, audio .................213Stopping the vehicle.....................81,85,88,92Stop & Start........42, 73, 95, 169,183, 186, 194Storage................................................59,74, 75Stowing rings..................................................78Synchronising the remote control...................49Synthesiser, voice.........................................233
Table of weights ....................................198, 203Ta b l e s of engines..........................196, 201, 203Tables of fuses ..............................................163Ta n k , fuel...............................................186, 188Technical data .......................196,198, 201, 203Telephone............................252, 254,255, 257Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................33Temperature adjustment.................................70Temperature control for heated seats............59Temporary tyre repair kit...............................143Third brake lamp ...........................................162TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................228Tools ......................................................149,150
To u ch screen ...........................................40,211To w b a r...........................................................r176Towed loads..........................................198,203Towing another vehicle.................................174Traction control (ASR)......................27, 30,123Traffic information (TA).........................229,276Traffic information (TMC) .....................228, 229Tr a i l e r............................................................r176Tr i p c o m p u t e r......................................r38, 40, 42Tyre pressures ..............................................207Tyres................................................................19
Unlocking ........................................................44Unlocking the boot..........................................55Update risk areas ..........................................224Updating the date ............................................43Updating the time............................................43USB ...............................................................242USB player....................................................r242
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Wash-wipe, rear............................................r116Washing (advice)...........................................179Weights.................................................198,203Window controls..............................................53Wiper, rear.....................................................r116Wiper control stalk.................................115-117Wipers .............................................26, 115,117
Vehicle identification .....................................207Ventilation ...........................................14, 66-68
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Warning lamps................................................28Warning triangle..............................................80
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