traction control PEUGEOT 2008 2015 Owners Manual

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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 has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major 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.
Dynamic
stability control

(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Monitoring

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A set of the following Electronic Stability
systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em

ergency braking assistance,
-

w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards 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.
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)
This 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, this system 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

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Grip control
Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
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).
Standard mode (ESC)
Mode calibrated for a low level of wheel spin,
based on the different levels of grip normally
encountered on the road.F

P
lace the dial in this position.
Snow mode
Mode which adapts its strategy to the
conditions of grip encountered for each of the
two front wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))F

P
lace the dial in this position.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector allows you to choose
the setting best suited to the driving conditions
encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on to confirm your choice.
Every time the ignition is switched off,
the system automatically resets to
this


mode.
Associated with all-seasons Peak Mountain
Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a
compromise between safety, adhesion and
traction. These tyres work equally well in winter
and summer.
A specific and additional display appears
temporarily in the touch screen to confirm the
selection made with the knob.
Safety

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Under-inflation (detection) ............................13 0
Unlocking .............................. ..........................42
Unlocking the boot
.......................................... 49
Updating risk areas
....................................... 2

51
Updating the date


............................................ 41
Updating the time


............................................ 41
UREA


.................................................... 16 4, 165
USB


............................................................... 264
U
Vehicle identification ..................................... 230
Ventilation .............................. .............12, 61- 6 4
V
Table of weights ................................... 2 22, 226
Tables of engines .................................. 220, 224
Tables of fuses
.............................................. 192
Tank, AdBlue
®
additive
............................................... 16 4, 169
Ta n k , f u e l


............................................... 159, 161
Technical data


...................... 220, 222, 224, 226
Telephone


............................. 280, 282, 284-286
Temperature adjustment
................................. 66
T

emperature, coolant

...................................... 32
Third brake lamp


............................................................ 191
Time (setting)
..............................

....................41
TMC (Traffic info)

.......................................... 2

52
To o l s


...................................................... 17 7, 178
Total distance recorder


........................................................ 40
Touch screen ........................ 33, 35, 36, 38, 132
Touch screen ( M e nu s)


.............................................. 235, 239
To w b a r


........................................................... 205
Towed loads


......................................... 222, 226
Towing another vehicle


......................................................... 203
Towing eye

.................................................... 203
Traction control (ASR)


............................ 23, 13 3
Traffic information (TA)


.........................253, 301
Traffic information ( TM C)
...............................

........................... 252
Tr a i l e r


............................................................ 205
Trajectory control systems

....................................................... 13

3
Triangle, warning ............................................. 77
Trip computer


.............................................37- 3 9
Trip distance recorder


..................................... 40
Tyre pressures


.............................................. 230
Ty r e s


................................................................ 12
Tyre under-inflation detection


.......13 0, 132, 176
T
Warning and indicator lamps ..............16, 20, 21
Warning lamps ................................................ 21
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system

.............................................. 25
W

ashing (advice) ........................................... 207
Weights


................................................ 222, 226
Wheel, spare


......................................... 17 7, 178
Window controls


............................................. 53
Wiper blades (changing)
............................... 2

02
Wiper control stalk
........................................ 120
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 121
Wipers


............................................. 19, 120, 12 2
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
....................................... 12

0, 12 2
W
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