Safety -> Electronic stability control (ESC) for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

Safety  
For technical reasons, in particular to  
improve the quality of telematic services  
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the  
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's  
on-board telematic system at any time.  
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),  
ensure that these are approved for your  
vehicle.  
Anti-lock braking system  
(ABS) and Electronic brake  
force distribution (EBFD)  
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability  
and handling during braking, and enable greater  
control while cornering, particularly on poor or  
slippery road surfaces.  
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of  
emergency braking.  
EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by  
wheel.  
This warning lamp comes on fixed in the  
event of an ABS malfunction.  
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive  
carefully at a moderate speed.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
After an impact, have these systems  
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
If you benefit from the Peugeot Connect  
Packs offer with the SOS and Assistance  
Pack included, there are additional services  
available to you in your personal space, via  
the website for your country.  
For information about the SOS and  
Assistance Pack, please refer to the general  
conditions for these services.  
Emergency braking  
assistance (EBA)  
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 braking efficiency.  
Electronic stability control  
(ESC)  
The electronic stability control programme  
includes the following systems:  
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic  
brake force distribution (EBFD).  
– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).  
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).  
This warning lamp, when lit together with  
the STOP and ABS warning lamps,  
accompanied by a message and an audible  
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)  
/ Dynamic stability control  
(DSC)  
Anti-slip regulation optimises traction using  
engine braking and by applying the brakes on  
the driving wheels to avoid wheel spinning. It  
also enhances the vehicle's directional stability  
while accelerating.  
– Dynamic stability control (DSC).  
– Trailer stability assist (TSA).  
The normal operation of the ABS may  
result in slight vibrations in the brake  
pedal.  
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s  
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the  
dynamic stability control system automatically  
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or  
When braking in an emergency, press  
very firmly and maintain this pressure.  
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The electronic stability control system (ESC)  
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired  
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.  
These systems are activated automatically every  
time the vehicle is started.  
They come into operation in the event of a grip  
or trajectory problem.  
This warning lamp on the instrument  
panel flashes to indicate that they are  
operating.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the systems checked.  
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must not have any faults.  
Between 37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), if  
the system detects oscillations (snaking) in the  
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to  
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces  
engine power to slow down the vehicle.  
This warning lamp flashes in the  
instrument panel and the brake lamps  
light up to draw attention to this corrective action.  
For information on towed loads and masses,  
refer to the Technical data section or your  
vehicle’s registration certificate  
ASR / DSC  
These systems enhance safety during  
normal driving, but should not encourage  
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high  
speed.  
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,  
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It  
is therefore important for your safety to keep  
these systems activated in all conditions, and  
particularly in difficult conditions.  
Correct operation of these systems depends  
on compliance with the manufacturer's  
recommendations relating to the wheels  
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic  
components, as well as the assembly and  
repair procedures used by PEUGEOT  
dealers.  
The use of snow tyres is recommended, to  
ensure that these systems remain effective  
in winter conditions. All four wheels must be  
fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.  
Deactivation / Reactivation  
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle stuck  
in mud, immobilised in snow, on soft ground,  
etc.), it may be useful to deactivate the ASR  
system to freely spin the wheels and regain  
traction.  
To ensure complete safety while driving with  
a Towing device, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of  
grip permits.  
Malfunction  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle  
touch screen menu.  
Deactivation is confirmed by the  
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp comes  
on in the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal.  
If you wish to continue towing a trailer, reduce  
your speed and drive carefully!  
illumination of this indicator lamp in the  
instrument panel and the display of a message.  
The ASR system is reactivated automatically  
every time the ignition is switched back on or  
from 31 mph (50 km/h).  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the system checked.  
Trailer stability assist (TSA)  
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the  
vehicle or trailer snaking.  
The trailer stability assist system offers  
enhanced safety in normal driving,  
provided that the recommendations on towing  
a trailer are observed. It should not  
encourage the driver to take risks, such as  
towing a trailer in adverse operating  
conditions (overloading, failure to observe the  
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).  
Malfunction  
In the event of a system malfunction, this  
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by  
an onscreen message and audible signal.  
Operation  
The system is activated automatically when the  
ignition is switched on.  
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trailer nose weight, worn or under-inflated  
tyres, faulty braking system, etc.), or to drive  
at excessive speeds.  
This system reduces the pressure of the seat  
belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving  
their protection.  
Rear seat belts  
In certain cases, the system may not detect  
trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.  
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the  
system may not be able to prevent sudden  
trailer snaking.  
In the event of an impact  
Depending on the nature and  
seriousness of impacts, the pyrotechnic  
pretensioner device may trigger before  
and independently of airbag deployment.  
Deployment of the pretensioners is  
accompanied by a slight discharge of  
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the  
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge  
incorporated in the system.  
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes  
on.  
Following an impact, have the seat belt  
system checked, and if necessary replaced,  
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Seat belts  
Inertia reel  
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel  
which allows the strap length to automatically  
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its  
storage automatically when it is not used.  
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which  
automatically locks the strap in the event of a  
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls  
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly  
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.  
Pyrotechnic pretensioning  
Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt  
with inertia reel.  
The outer seats are fitted, depending on the  
version, with a pyrotechnic pretensioning and  
force limiting system.  
Fastening  
► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the  
buckle.  
Front seat belts  
► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly  
by pulling the strap.  
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic  
pretensioning system, depending on version,  
and a force limiting system.  
This system improves safety in the event of a  
frontal or side impact.  
Depending on the severity of the impact, the  
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly  
tightens the seat belts against the body of the  
occupants.  
Unlocking  
► Press the red button on the buckle.  
► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.  
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are  
enabled when the ignition is on.  
Force limiter  
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