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Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with the
electronic brake force distribution
(
eB
FD), which could cause loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
Illimination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with
the ABS system, which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)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 vibration of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press
ver y firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Yo u must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and traction control (TRC)
Activation
these systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
Activation of the DSC system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Activation of the
t
R
C system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, and contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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the tRC and DSC systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
should not encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at high speed.
th
e correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly and
repair procedures used by P
e
uge
Ot
dealers.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and
t
R
C systems, so that the wheels can
spin freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
However, it is recommended that theses
systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress this button briefly.
th
is warning lamp comes on: the
tR
C system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
the tRC and DSC control systems are
reactivated automatically every time the engine
is started.
F
P
ress the button again to
reactivate it manually. Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact
a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
Deactivation of the TRC system only
Deactivation of the TRC and DSC systems F
V
ehicle stationary , press this
button for at least than 3 seconds.
th
ese warning lamps come
on: the
t
R
C and DSC
systems no longer act on
the operation of the engine. When the
t
R
C system only is deactivated, it is
reactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.
When both the
t
R
C and DSC systems are
deactivated, they do not reactivate themselves
even if the speed of the vehicle increases.
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