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Instrument panel (Diesel) 1-Maximum coolant temperature
2- Display control:
- total distance display- trip recorder - trip recorder reset- service indicator
3- Speedometer
4- Display:- digital clock- service indicator- total distance- trip recorder
5- Left-hand indicator 6-
Low fuel level
7- Fuel gauge
8- Right-hand indicator
9- Rev. counter
10 - Clock adjustment, lighting rheostat
11 - Oil pressure
12 - Pre-heat (diesel)
13 - Front* and side** airbag warning light and passenger airbagdisarm*
14 - ABS* (Anti-lock Braking System) 15 -
Handbrake, low brake fluid level and engine not running
16 - Battery charge
17 - Rear fog lamp
18 - Front fog lamps*
19 - Main beam
20 - Dipped beam
21 - Passenger airbag disarm
* According to speciÞcation or country. ** According to model.
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Diesel engine pre-heat
Wait until the warning lamp goes
out then operate the starter. Onsome models the warning lamp willnot light when the engine is hot. Battery charge warning lamp
Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the charging circuit, or
- loose battery or starter terminals, or
- broken or slack alternator belt, or
- a faulty alternator.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock brake systemwarning lamp (ABS)*
Indicates faulty ABS operation.
The vehicle does, however, retain conventional braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature gauge
- Needle in zone
(A): temperature
correct
- Needle in zone (B): the coolant
temperature is too high Handbrake and brake
ßuid level warning lamp
Indicates either:
- that the engine is not running,
- that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly (engine running),
- an excessive drop in the brake ßuid level (engine running andhandbrake released).
Note : with the engine running and
the handbrake off, if the warninglight remains lit then you must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low engine oil pressure
It is essential to stop. Indicates either:
- insufÞcient engine oil pressure, or
-
lack of oil in the lubrication system.
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. High coolant temperaturewarning lamp
It is essential to stop. Indicates too high a temperature, caused by: -
a fan malfunction. Check the fuses
and replace them if necessary,
-a coolant leak; the cooling system ispressurised, turn the cap to the 1stnotch, or* unscrew the cap two turns,to let the pressure drop before topping up the level,
- a coolant pump malfunction.
Warning lamps
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Key position There are four positions of the ignition key in the lock: "S" Stop: ignition is off.
"A" Accessories: ignition is off but
accessories can operate. The battery charge warning lamp lights. "M" Run: ignition on. The following
warning lamps light:
- low engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
- battery charge,
- pre-heater (DIESEL),
- handbrake, low brake ßuid,
- engine diagnostics*, - ABS* (lights for 3 seconds, the
warning lamp should always go out when the vehicle speed isover 8 m.p.h. [12 km/h]),
- Airbag*, the warning lamp lights for six seconds, then goes out.
"D" Starter: starts the engine.
The following warning lamps go out:
- low engine oil pressure,
- battery charge,
- engine diagnostics*. Starting Unlock the steering
Turn the steering wheel gently
while turning the key. Before starting it is advisable to: Press the clutch pedal while opera- ting the starter to aid starting of theengine. * According to speciÞcation
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Key position There are four positions of the ignition key in the lock: "S" Stop: ignition is off.
"A" Accessories: ignition is off but
accessories can operate. The battery charge warning lamp lights. "M" Run: ignition on. The following
warning lamps light:
- low engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
- battery charge,
- pre-heater (DIESEL),
- handbrake, low brake ßuid,
- engine diagnostics*, - ABS* (lights for 3 seconds, the
warning lamp should always go out when the vehicle speed isover 8 m.p.h. [12 km/h]),
- Airbag*, the warning lamp lights for six seconds, then goes out.
"D" Starter: starts the engine.
The following warning lamps go out:
- low engine oil pressure,
- battery charge,
- engine diagnostics*. Starting Unlock the steering
Turn the steering wheel gently
while turning the key. Before starting it is advisable to: Press the clutch pedal while opera- ting the starter to aid starting of theengine. * According to speciÞcation
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Never race a cold engine.
Never run the engine in an enclosed space. If the engine cannot be stopped using the igni-
tion key, press the brake pedal,engage a gear and release theclutch in order to stall the engi-ne. Do not modify the steering
lock in any way.
Starting a petrol engine* Do not press the accelerator pedal. Operate the starter without relea- sing the key until the engine starts. * According to speciÞcation Starting a diesel engine Engine cold: Do not press the accelerator pedal.
Turn the key to position
ÒMÓ, the
pre-heat warning lamp lights.
Wait until the warning lamp goes out, then operate the starter in posi-tion ÒDÓ until the engine runs
smoothly. Engine hot: Do not press the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter.If the engine stops or does not start
immediately, always wait a fewseconds before trying again using
the pre-heater.
NOTE: according to speciÞca-tion, the pre-heat warninglamp does not light if the engi-ne is sufÞciently hot.
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Handbrake Application: When you have completed your parking manoeuvre, pull up thehandbrake to apply it.
To make application and release of
the handbrake easier, press thebrake pedal and pull the handbrakewith the engine running. Release: Press the button before releasing the handbrake.Anti-lock brake system(ABS)* In conjunction with approved tyres in good condition, the anti-lockbrake system improves the stabilityand handling of your 106, particu-larly on poor or slippery surfaces. The anti-lock brake system ope- rates automatically if there is a riskof wheel locking. Lighting of the ABS warning lamp may be due to the turning of awheel during an operation on thevehicle (changing a wheel, forexample) with the ignition on (posi-tion
M).
Note: In certain conditions, normal
operation of the system can berecognised by a light vibration ofthe brake pedal. Should an emergency stop be
necessary, press the brake pedal
Þrmly and continuously. Power steering*
This is a driving aid which offers the best compromise when parking andwhen driving at high speeds. Manual gearbox The gear positions are indicated on the gear lever knob.
1 - Reverse gear can only be
engaged with the vehicle stationary and the engineidling.
* According to speciÞcation.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N7474
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1
3
5
6
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1124 cm
3
injection engine
1 .Air Þlter
2 .Brake ßuid
3 .Battery
4 .Power steering
5 .Dip stic k
6 .Eng ine oil Þller
7 .Coolant
8 .Reservoir for front/rear sc reen and
head lamp wash-wip e*
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N75
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1
3
5
6
87 2
9
75
1360 cm
3
injection engine
1 .Air Þlter
2 . Brake ßuid
3 .Battery
4 .Power steering
5 .Dip stic k
6 .Eng ine oil Þller
7 .Coolant
8 .Reservoir for front/rear sc reen and
head lamp wash-wip e*
9 .Automatic g earb ox
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