
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS33
Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð service indicator (see corresponding section),
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð total distance recorder/total and trip distances.Note: the total and trip distances are displayed for 30 seconds when the ignition is switched off, on opening the driver's door,
as well as on locking and unlocking the vehicle. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level is indicated for approximately 10 seconds, after the servicing informati on.
Maximum Check the level using the dipstick to confirm whether the level indicated is correct; a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer without delay. Minimum.
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The level indicated is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, with the engine stopped, for 10 minutes. Oil level gauge fault The 6 segments flash to indicate a fault in the oil level gauge.There is a risk the engine will be damaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Windscreen, side windows and footwells. Footwells.
These settings are recommended for cold climates.
Centre and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hotclimates.
3. Air flow adjustment Turn the control from posi- tion 1to position 4to obtain
an air flow sufficient toensure your comfort. 4. Air intake control
Intake of exterior air.
This is the normal operating position.
Recirculation of interior air.
This position prevents exteriorodours and smoke entering the pas-senger compartment and speeds upthe rate at which the passengercompartment can be heated. As soon as possible, position thecontrol in the exterior air intakeposition to prevent misting of thewindows.
5. Demisting the rear screen and the mirrors
With the engine running, press once to demist therear screen and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically afterapproximately twelve minutes. Press again to switch it back on for twelve minutes. It is possible to stop demisting by pressing the button again before theend of the twelve minutes.

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3. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side win- dows (de-icing/demisting).
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind-screen and side windows:
Ð turn the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
Ð close the centre vents,
Ð position the air intake control to the left; the "Outside Air" position,
Ð start the air conditioning.
Windscreen, side windows and footwells. Footwells.
These settings are recommended for cold climates.
Centre and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hotclimates. 5. Air intake control
Intake of exterior air.
This is the normal operating posi-tion.
Recirculation of interior air.
This position prevents exteriorodours and smoke entering the pas-senger compartment. Used simultaneously with the air con- ditioning, recirculation enables bothheating and cooling performance tobe improved. Used without the air conditioning, recirculation may result in misting ofthe windows. As soon as possible, position the
control in the exterior air intakeposition. Important precaution Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice amonth, to keep it in perfect working
order. If the system does not produce
cold air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
4. Air flow adjustment
Turn the control from posi-tion 1to position 4to obtain
an air flow sufficient toensure your comfort. 6. Demisting the rear screen and
the mirrors
With the engine running,
press once to demist the rear screen and themirrors.
It switches off automatically afterapproximately twelve minutes. Press again to switch it back on for twelve minutes. It is possible to stop demisting by pressing the button again before theend of the twelve minutes.

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Make a careful note of the
number on each key. The keynumber is coded on the label
attached to the key. If the
keys are lost, your PEUGEOT dealercan rapidly supply you with new keys.The high frequency remote control is ahigh-performance system which has apowerful beam.Do not operate it while it is in yourpocket as there is a possibility that itmay unlock your vehicle, without youbeing aware of it.The remote control does not operatewhen the key is in the ignition, evenwhen the ignition is switched off,except for reprogramming.As a safety precaution (with childrenon board), remove the ignition keywhen you leave the vehicle, even for ashort time.Do not repeatedly press the button ofyour remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it not towork and the remote control wouldhave to be reprogrammed. When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
Ð ensure that you are given the confi- dential card;
Ð have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that thekeys in your possession are the onlyones which can start the vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to theelectronic engine immobiliser system.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine maoagement system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code.When the ignition is switched on, the
code is recognised and starting is
possible. If the system does not function correctly , you are warned by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display. In this case, the vehicle will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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Make a careful note of the
number on each key. The keynumber is coded on the label
attached to the key. If the
keys are lost, your PEUGEOT dealercan rapidly supply you with new keys.The high frequency remote control is ahigh-performance system which has apowerful beam.Do not operate it while it is in yourpocket as there is a possibility that itmay unlock your vehicle, without youbeing aware of it.The remote control does not operatewhen the key is in the ignition, evenwhen the ignition is switched off,except for reprogramming.As a safety precaution (with childrenon board), remove the ignition keywhen you leave the vehicle, even for ashort time.Do not repeatedly press the button ofyour remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it not towork and the remote control wouldhave to be reprogrammed. When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
Ð ensure that you are given the confi- dential card;
Ð have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that thekeys in your possession are the onlyones which can start the vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to theelectronic engine immobiliser system.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine maoagement system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code.When the ignition is switched on, the
code is recognised and starting is
possible. If the system does not function correctly , you are warned by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display. In this case, the vehicle will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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THE DOORS
The front doors (saloon and 206 SW)
The rear doors (206 SW) Opening the doors from outside CHILD SAFETY LOCK On each rear door this prevents opening of the door from the inside.
Turn switch
1a quarter turn using
the ignition key.
"Door open" warning
With the engine running,
you are
warned if a door is not shut properly by an audible signal and a messageor graphic on the multifunction dis-
play, indicating the door in question. In addition, when the vehicle is
moving , if the courtesy light button
is in the "lighting on opening a door" position, the courtesy light flashes.
Opening the doors from inside Locking from inside
Without central locking
To lock, press button A. The button
locks the door in question. The button on the driver's door locks
the door, the tailgate and the rearscreen (206 SW).
With central locking
To lock, press button A.
Locking one of the front doors locks the front and rear doors, the tailgateand the rear screen (206 SW). On the rear doors, the button only locks the door in question. Unlocking from inside
To unlock, pull button Aor operate
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TAILGATE RELEASE (saloon) This enables the tailgate to be unlocked in the event of a centrallocking fault.
Ð Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the boot from inside the vehicle,
Ð Pull the tailgate trim to release it,
Ð Pull the opening catch 1upwards.
SUNROOF (saloon)
To open Press part Bof the switch. The sun-
roof will open in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To open com-
pletely, press part Bagain.
To close Press part Aof the switch. The sun-
roof will close in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To close com-
pletely, press part Aagain.
Panoramic sunroof screen
To move it to your chosen position, press part Aor Bof the switch.
The lighting is activated on open- ing the tailgate or the rear screen. Notes: the tailgate and the rear
screen lock automatically while driv- ing (from 10 km/h) and unlock whenone of the doors is opened. When the rear windscreen wiper is in a wiping position, the rear screencan only be opned at the end of thecycle. Close the rear screen using the windscreen wiper arm or by press-ing the centre of the glass.
"Tailgate/rear screen open" warning
With the engine running , if the tail-
gate or the rear screen is not prop- erly closed, you are warned by anaudible signal and a message
"Tailgate open" or a diagram on the
multifunction display. In addition, while driving , if the
courtesy light button is in the "light- ing on opening the tailgate or rearscreen" position, the courtesy lightflashes.

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TAILGATE RELEASE (saloon) This enables the tailgate to be unlocked in the event of a centrallocking fault.
Ð Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the boot from inside the vehicle,
Ð Pull the tailgate trim to release it,
Ð Pull the opening catch 1upwards.
SUNROOF (saloon)
To open Press part Bof the switch. The sun-
roof will open in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To open com-
pletely, press part Bagain.
To close Press part Aof the switch. The sun-
roof will close in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To close com-
pletely, press part Aagain.
Panoramic sunroof screen
To move it to your chosen position, press part Aor Bof the switch.
The lighting is activated on open- ing the tailgate or the rear screen. Notes: the tailgate and the rear
screen lock automatically while driv- ing (from 10 km/h) and unlock whenone of the doors is opened. When the rear windscreen wiper is in a wiping position, the rear screencan only be opned at the end of thecycle. Close the rear screen using the windscreen wiper arm or by press-ing the centre of the glass.
"Tailgate/rear screen open" warning
With the engine running , if the tail-
gate or the rear screen is not prop- erly closed, you are warned by anaudible signal and a message
"Tailgate open" or a diagram on the
multifunction display. In addition, while driving , if the
courtesy light button is in the "light- ing on opening the tailgate or rearscreen" position, the courtesy lightflashes.