2014 Peugeot 508 traction control

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Monitoring
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 by a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Low fuel level fixed with the needle in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains approximately 7 litres of fuel in the tank. At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel. This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made. Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Anti-lock Braking 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 d e l ay.

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Driving
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation, enhanced by sport and snow programmes, or manual gear changing. Four driving modes are offered: - automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox, - sport programme for a more dynamic style of driving, - snow programme to improve driving when traction is poor, - manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.
"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox
1. "S" (spor t) programme switch. 2. "  " (snow) programme switch.
Gear lever
Gear selection gate
P. Park. - Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on or off. - Starting the engine. R. Reverse. - Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle. N. Neutral. - Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on. - Starting the engine. D. Automatic operation.
Steering mounted controls
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of "+" steering mounted paddle to change up. -. Control paddle to change down, to the left of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "-" steering mounted paddle to change down.
The steering mounted control paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to select or come out of reverse.
M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential changing of the six gears.  Pull backwards to change up through the gears. or  Push for wards to change down through the
gears.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme (ESC: Electronic Stability Control) incorporating the 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 dynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability programme (ESC)
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 particular on poor or slippery road sur faces. 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 according 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 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 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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Safety
Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: Intelligent Traction Control. This automatic system continuously checks for situations of difficult sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow. In these situations, Intelligent Traction Control limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control. In extremely severe conditions (deep snow, mud…), it can be useful to temporarily deactivate the wheel anti-slip regulationsystem to allow a degree of wheel spin and so recover grip. It is recommended that the system be reactivated as soon as possible. Snow tyres are strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
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.
When this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates 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 warning 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 vehicle when braking. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Filling with fuel ..........................................64, 66Fitting a wheel ...............................................188Fitting roof bars .............................................214Fittings, boot .............................................80, 81Flashing indicators ................................140, 16 5Foglamps ......................................................192Foglamps, rear ..............................................Foglamps, rear ..............................................Foglamps, rear13 8Folding the rear seats .....................................72Front foglamps ..............................138, 192, 195Front seats ................................................67- 6 9Fuel............................................................20, 66Fuel consumption ............................................20Fuel filler cap ...................................................64Fuel filler flap ...................................................64Fuel gauge ......................................................64Fuel tank..........................................................64Fusebox, dashboard .....................................201Fuses .............................................................201
Gear lever .......................................................Gear lever .......................................................Gear lever20Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................113Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox ....Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox ....Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox117Gear lever, manual gearbox .........................111Gear shift indicator .......................................Gear shift indicator .......................................Gear shift indicator112G . P. S . ............................................................262Guidance ..............................................260, 268Guide-me-home ............................................141
Halogen headlamps ..............................192, 193Hands-free kit .......................................2 7 7, 3 2 1Hazard warning lamps ............................83, 165Headlamp adjustment ...................................14 4Headlamps, directional .........................145, 192Headlamp wash ............................................148Headlamp wash reservoir .............................Headlamp wash reservoir .............................Headlamp wash reservoir227Head restraints, front ................................6 7, 7 0Head restraints, rear .......................................Head restraints, rear .......................................Head restraints, rear72Head-up display ............................125, 128, 13 0Heated seats .............................................6 7, 7 0Heating .........................................20, 88, 96, 99Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel ..............................................76High load retaining net ....................................84Hill start assist ...............................................124
Gearbox, automatic ..............................113 , 2 2 9Gearbox, electronic gear control ...117, 121, 2 29Gearbox, manual ...................111, 112, 121, 2 29
Identification plates .......................................247Indicator lamps, status ..............................25, 29Indicators, direction ......................................165Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............179Inflating tyres ..................................................20Inputs for audio system .................................319
Labels, identification .....................................247Lamps, warning and indicator .......................warning and indicator .......................warning and indicator23, 27, 28Level, brake fluid ...........................................226Level, headlamp wash ..........................148, 2 27Level, power steering fluid ............................226
Jack .......................................................185, 18 6JACK socket ..................................................319JBL (audio system) ...................................7, 2 51
Instrument panel .............................................22Instrument panels ...........................................23Instrument panel screen .........................2 3 , 112Intelligent Traction Control ............................170Interior fittings .................................................77Interior mood lighting ....................................152ISOFIX ..........................................................161ISOFIX child seats ................................160 -162ISOFIX mountings.........................................160
Keeping children safe .....................153, 154, 157, 161, 162, 175Key ..........................................43 - 45, 47, 50, 52Key, electronic .....................................4 3 - 4 7, 5 0Keyless Entry and Starting .........44, 45, 52, 101Key with remote control ................................102
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Engine compartment ............................221-224Engine compartment fusebox .......................201Engine, Diesel .........66, 219, 222-224, 238, 242Engine oil ......................................................225Engine oil level indicator .........................Engine oil level indicator .........................Engine oil level indicator3 7, 2 2 5Engine, petrol .........................66, 221, 235, 236Engines ................................................235, 238Environment ..............................................2 0 , 51ESC/ASR .......................................................169

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Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment) ...............................310Screenwash fluid level ..........................148, 2 27Screenwash, front .........................................148Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir227SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) ..........230, 232Seat adjustment ........................................6 7, 6 8Seat belts .......................................15 6 , 172-174Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear72Serial number, vehicle ..................................247Service indicator .............................................Service indicator .............................................Service indicator35Servicing .........................................................20Setting the clock .......................................41, 42Short-cut menus ...........................................258Sidelamps ............................136, 140, 192, 194, 19 6 -198Side repeater ................................................Side repeater ................................................Side repeater19 6Ski flap ............................................................79Spare wheel ...........................................185 -187Speed limiter .........................................Speed limiter .........................................Speed limiter127, 128Spotlamps, side ....................................143, 19 6Starting the engine .......................................102Starting the vehicle ........................1 0 1, 113 , 117Steering mounted controls, audio ..................................................256, 309Stopping the vehicle ......................1 0 1, 113 , 117Stop & Start ............................40, 64, 91, 94, 98, 121, 205, 218, 228Storage ..........................................77, 78, 80, 81Storage wells ............................................80, 81Storing driving positions .................................69Stowing rings ............................................80, 81Sunroof ............................................................Sunroof ............................................................Sunroof61Switching off the engine ...............................102Synchronising the remote control .....................................................5 0 , 51Synthesiser, voice .........................................271System, navigation........................................260
Table of weights ....................................236, 242Tables of engines .................................235, 238Tables of fuses ..............................................201Technical data ......................235, 236, 238, 242Telephone .............................................277, 279Temperature control for heated seats ............................................70Temperature, coolant ......................................33Temporary tyre repair kit...............................179Third brake lamp ...........................................200TMC (Traffic info) ..........................................2 74To o l s ......................................................185, 18 6To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r212Towed loads ..........................................236, 242Towing another vehicle .................................210Traction control (ASR) ....................................30Traffic information (TA) .................275, 289, 312Traffic information (TMC) ......................274, 275Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r212Trip computer ............................................Trip computer ............................................Trip computer38, 39Tyre pressures ..............................................247Ty r e s ................................................................20Tyre under-inflation detection ...............167, 187
Under-inflation (detection) ............................167Unlocking ..................................................43, 44Unlocking the boot ..........................................46Updating the date ......................................41, 42Updating the time ......................................41, 42UREA ....................................................UREA ....................................................UREA230-232USB (PEUGEOT Connect) .............................79
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Warning lamps ....................................25, 28, 29Warning triangle ..............................................83Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear148Weights .................................................236, 242Welcome function ...........................................69Welcome lighting...........................................143Wiper control stalk .................................147-149Wiper, rear.....................................................148Wipers .............................................26, 147, 149
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Xenon headlamps .........................................192
Vehicle identification .....................................247Ventilation .................................................86-88
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