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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Trac-
tion Control) optimises traction in order
to avoid wheel slip by acting on the
brakes of the driving wheels and on the
engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that re-
quired 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.
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 effec-
tiveness of the braking.
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 particular 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.
When this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, it indi-
cates that there is a fault with the
ABS, which could cause loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lamp comes
on, coupled with the STOP
warn-
ing lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message,
it indicates that there is a fault with the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
which could cause loss of control of the ve-
hicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that
these are approved for your
vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
very fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESC:
Electronic Stability Control) incorporating
the following systems:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and the electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance,
- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or
traction control,
- the dynamic stability control (DSC).
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Dynamic stability control (DSC) The DSC system offers excep-
tional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive
at high speed.
The correct functioning of the system
depends on observation of the manufac-
turer's recommendations regarding the
wheels (tyres and rims), the braking com-
ponents, the electronic components and
the PEUGEOT assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the DSC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.
)
Press the button.
This warning lamp and the indi-
cator lamp in the button come on:
the DSC system no longer acts
on the operation of the internal
combustion engine.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back
on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).
)
Press the button again to reactivate
it manually.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multi-
function screen, this indicates a
malfunction of the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to have the system
checked. This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
Activation
This system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a
grip or trajectory problem.
Driving advice
Your vehicle is designed princi-
pally to drive on tarmac roads
but it allows you to drive on other less
passable terrain occasionally.
However, it does not permit all-terrain
activities such as:
- crossing and driving on terrain
which could damage the under-
body or pull off components (fuel
pipe, fuel cooler, high voltage
cables, ...) due to obstacles or
stones in particular,
- crossing a stream.
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The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
Deactivation is recommended
in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (recov-
ery...). Refer to the "Manual
release" section.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of registration
of the vehicle, the automatic application
when the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.
If this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel comes on, the
automatic mode is deactivated. The system can be acti-
vated / deactivated by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
The parking brake is then applied and
released manually. When the driver's
door is opened, there is an audible beep
and a message is displayed if the brake
is not applied.
Do not place any object (packet
of cigarettes, telephone, ...) be-
hind the electric brake control.
Automatic application and release
Application is automatic on switching off
the the engine, release is automatic as
the vehicle starts to move off (activated
by default).
Manual application and release
Manual application and release of the
parking brake is possible by pulling on
the control lever A
.
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel is on, not fl ashing.
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Automatic application,
hybrid system off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the hybrid system is switched off.
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P
in control lever A
,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:
)
Put the gear lever in position A
, M
or R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake warn-
ing lamp in the instrument pan-
el is on fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- extinction of braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
,
The noise of operation confi rms the ap-
plication/ release of the electric parking
brake. Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the hybrid system active and the
vehicle stationary, in order to immobil-
ise the vehicle it is essential to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling
on
control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P
in control lever A
,
When the driver’s door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instrument
panel is on fi xed, not fl ashing.
When stationary, with the hy-
brid system active, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may re-
lease the parking brake.
Application of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
- display of a message that
the parking brake is on.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehi-
cle or parking on a gradient, turn the
front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
- display of a message that
the parking brake is off.
- display of a message that
the parking brake is on.
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Special situationsEMERGENCY BRAKING
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice brake or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,
etc) a continuous pull on control le-
ver
A
will stop the vehicle
.
The dynamic stability control system
(DSC) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
one of the following messages will be
displayed:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". In certain situations (e.g. starting the
hybrid system), the parking brake
can automatically alter its force. This
is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the park-
ing brake by pulling
then releasing
control lever A
. The full release of
the parking brake is confi rmed by the
extinction of warning lamp in control
lever A
and of the warning lamp in
the instrument panel and display of
a message that the parking brake is
off.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied
or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release is always
possible.
If a failure of the DSC system
is signalled by illumination of
this warning lamp, then brak-
ing stability is not guaranteed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate "pull
release" actions on control lever A
.
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Situations
Consequences
Display of the message " Parking
brake control fault - auto parking
brake activated
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic
release on acceleration functions are available.
- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the emergency
braking are not available.
and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as
the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the two
chocks under the wheels).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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In certain extreme weather
conditions (rain and/or snow,
bright sunshine, ...) the head-
up display may not be legible or may
suffer temporary interference.
Certain glasses (sunglasses, specta-
cles or polarised lenses) may hamper
reading of the information.
To clean the transparent strip, which
is made of organic glass, use a clean,
soft cloth (such as a spectacles cloth
or microfi bre cloth). Do not use a dry
or abrasive cloth or detergent or sol-
vent products as these could scratch
the strip or damage the anti-refl ection
coating.
We recommend that adjust-
ments are only made using
these buttons when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
When stationary or while driving, no
objects should be placed around the
transparent strip (or on its cover) to
avoid blocking the strip output and
preventing its correct operation.
)
Press button 1
. The activated/deac-
tivated status when the engine was
switched off is retained when the
engine is switched on again.
)
Adjust the display to the required
height using button 3
:
- up to move the display up,
- down to move the display down.
Activation / Deactivation Brightness adjustment
)
Adjust the brightness of the informa-
tion using button 2
:
- up to increase the brightness,
- down to decrease the brightness.
Height adjustment
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Displays in the instrument panel
Gear selector positions
N.
Neutral
R.
Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in sequential mode
AUTO.
This comes on when the au-
tomatic mode is selected. It
switches off on changing to se-
quential mode.
Moving off
)
Place your foot on the
brake
when this warning
lamp fl ashes (e.g.: when
starting the hybrid system).
)
Select position N
.
)
Select fi rst gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
).
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.
)
Release the parking brake unless it
is programmed to automatic mode.
AUTO
or R
appears in the in-
strument panel screen.
N
fl ashes in the instrument pan-
el, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, if the gear selec-
tor is not in position N
on starting.
Foot on brake
fl ashes in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, if the brake
pedal is not pressed on starting.
There is an audible signal when
reverse gear is engaged. N
appears in the instrument
panel screen.
Sequential mode
)
When the vehicle has moved off, se-
lect position M
to change to sequen-
tial mode.
AUTO
disappears and the
gears engaged appear in suc-
cession in the instrument pan-
el screen.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accel-
erator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
so that the vehicle picks up in the right
gear.
At very low speed, if reverse
gear is requested, this will only
be taken into account when
the vehicle is immobilised. The Foot
on brake
warning lamp may fl ash on
the instrument panel to prompt you
to brake.
At high speed, if reverse gear is re-
quested, the N
indicator lamp will fl ash
and the gearbox will change to neutral
automatically. To engage a gear again,
return the selector to position A
or M
.
If you leave the vehicle, place
the gear selector in position N
and you must switch off the
hybrid system by switching off the ig-
nition ( Ready
lamp off).
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the hybrid system.