2013 Peugeot 208 traction control

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Instruments and controls
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's airbag system fixed. The control, located in the glove box,is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.


Dynamic stability control(
DSC/ASR )

fix
ed. The button, located at the bottom
right of the dashboard, is pressed. Itsindicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation, or traction control. Press the button to activate the D
SC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If it has been deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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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 a
fault. 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.
fixed, associated with theSERVICE warning lamp. A minor engine fault has beendetected.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A ma
jor engine fault has been detected.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer 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 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 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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Alphabetical index
Seat adjustment..............................................57Seat belts.......................................130-132,140Seats, rear.................................................r58, 62Serial number, vehicle ..................................212Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing.........................................................19Setting the clock ............................................. 43Sidelamps......110,114, 115, 161,163, 165, 166Side repeater.................................................164Snow chains ..................................................160Spare wheel..........................................153, 154Speed limiter...........................................r97,101Starting the vehicle .................79, 81,83, 86,90Steering mounted control.............218,277, 303Stopping the vehicle....................79, 85, 89, 92Stop & Start......... 42, 71, 93, 174, 188,191, 199Storage................................................59,72, 73Stowing rings..................................................76Synchronising the remote control................... 49Synthesiser, voice.........................................237
To u ch screen ...........................................40, 215To w b a r...........................................................r181Towed loads.........................................203,208Towing another vehicle.................................179Traction control (ASR)......................27,30, 127Traffic information (TA)........................233, 280Traffic information (TMC) ......................232, 233Tr a i l e r............................................................r181Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r38-42Tyre pressures ..............................................212Tyres ................................................................19
Unlocking ........................................................44Unlocking the boot..........................................55Update risk areas ..........................................228Updating the date ............................................43Updating the time............................................43USB .........................................74, 246, 250, 311
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Warning lamps ..........................................24-32Warning triangle..............................................78Wash-wipe, rear............................................r120Washing (advice) ...........................................184
Weights................................................203, 208Window controls..............................................53Wiper, rear.....................................................r120Wiper control stalk.................................119-12 2Wipers..............................................26,119-12 2
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Table of weights...................................203, 208Ta b l e s of engines ..................................201, 206Tables of fuses ..............................................168Ta n k , fuel...............................................191, 193Technical data ........................................201-211Te l e p h o ne.............................................256, 287Temperature, coolant......................................33Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment ...........................66,68Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit ...............................147Third brake lamp...........................................167TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................232Tools ..............................................................153
Vehicle identification .....................................212Ventilation ...........................................14,64, 70