2013 PEUGEOT 2008 traction control

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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
delay.
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 by a PEU
GEOT or a qualified
workshop.

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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 traction control,
- 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 stoppingdistance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by areduction 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 by
the 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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Grip control

Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This s
ystem is combined with all-season M+S (Mud and Snow: 215/60 R16) tyres which offer
an excellent compromise between safety, gripand traction.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip(encountered during touring use).
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use thepower of the engine. The electronics will ensure optimum management of the variousparameters. Operation at high engine speeds iscompletely normal.
Each time the ignition is switched off, the system returns to standard mode (DSC).
Normal mode
Standard mode which is calibrated for a lowlevel of wheel spin, based on the differentlevels of grip normally encountered on the road.
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Place the dial in this position.
A message appears in the multifunctionscreen or in the instrument panelscreen confirming the mode selected


Snow mode
Mode which adapts its strategy to theconditions of grip encountered for each of the
two front wheels on moving off.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to provide the best acceleration possible for the
grip available.
)Place the dial in this position.

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Alphabetical index
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Snow chains ..................................................158Spare wheel..........................................151,152Speed limiter...........................................r96, 100Starting the vehicle .........................................78Steering mounted controls, audio...........................................211, 271, 297Stopping the vehicle.....................78, 83, 87, 90Stop & Start........42, 70,92,172, 185, 188,196Storage......................................................71,72Stowing rings ..................................................75Synchronising the remote control...................49Synthesiser, voice.........................................231System, ASR .................................................127
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Table of weights ....................................199,202Ta b l e s o f e ngines.........................198, 200, 201Tables of fuses..............................................166Tank, fuel...............................................188, 190Technical data.......................................198-205Telephone.............................................250-281Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................33Temperature adjustment...........................65, 67Te mperature control for heated seats............58Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit ...............................145Third brake lamp...........................................165TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................226Tools ..............................................................151To u c h screen...........................................40, 209To w b a r...........................................................r179Towed loads ..........................................199,202Towing another vehicle.................................178Traction control (ASR)..............27, 29,124,127Traffic information (TA).........................227, 274
Traffic information (TMC).....................226,227Tr a i l e r............................................................r179Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r38-42
Tyre pressures ..............................................206Tyres................................................................19
Unlocking........................................................44Unlocking the boot ..........................................55Update risk areas..........................................222Updating the date............................................43Updating the time ............................................43USB.................................77, 240, 244, 279, 305USB player....................................................r240
Vehicle identification .....................................206
Ventilation ...........................................14,63-69
Warning lamps ..........................................23-32Warning triangle..............................................77Wash-wipe, rear............................................r117Washing (advice)...........................................181Weights.................................................199,202Window controls..............................................53Wiper, rear.....................................................r117Wiper control stalk.................................116-119Wipers .............................................26, 116, 11 9