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KEYS The keys allow you to indepen- dently operate the locks on thefront doors and the tailgate(saloon), the passenger airbagdisarming switch, the fuel fillercap and the steering lock. Central locking
From the driver's door, you can lock and unlock the doors andthe tailgate. If one of the doors, the tailgate (206 SW) or the rear screen(206 SW) is open, the centrallocking does not work.Remote control Pressing button
Aremotely locks
the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indica-tors for approximately two sec-onds. Pressing button Bremotely
unlocks the vehicle. This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds.
206 SW: Pressing and holding
button Bunlocks the vehicle and
opens the rear screen. Leaving the ignition key in If you leave the key in the igni- tion, a buzzer reminds you of this
when opening the driver's door. Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle, when you have left it locked in a car park: press button A, the courtesy
lights will come on and the indicator lights flash for a fewseconds. STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
STOP position:
The ignition is
off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion: The ignition is off but the
accessories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position: Operates the
starter. Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter,
to make starting easier.
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KEYS The keys allow you to indepen- dently operate the locks on thefront doors and the tailgate(saloon), the passenger airbagdisarming switch, the fuel fillercap and the steering lock. Central locking
From the driver's door, you can lock and unlock the doors andthe tailgate. If one of the doors, the tailgate (206 SW) or the rear screen(206 SW) is open, the centrallocking does not work.Remote control Pressing button
Aremotely locks
the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indica-tors for approximately two sec-onds. Pressing button Bremotely
unlocks the vehicle. This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds.
206 SW: Pressing and holding
button Bunlocks the vehicle and
opens the rear screen. Leaving the ignition key in If you leave the key in the igni- tion, a buzzer reminds you of this
when opening the driver's door. Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle, when you have left it locked in a car park: press button A, the courtesy
lights will come on and the indicator lights flash for a fewseconds. STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
STOP position:
The ignition is
off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion: The ignition is off but the
accessories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position: Operates the
starter. Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter,
to make starting easier.
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Seat belt not fastened warning light*
When the ignition is switched on, thisindicator light comes on if the driverhas not fastened his seat belt.
Front and side airbags warning light
The light will come on for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on. With the engine running, illumination of this warning light is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicat-ing a fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light
This indicates one of the following:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð slack battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignitionis switched on. If it comes on with the engine running, this indicates incorrect operation ofthe injection, ignition or emission con-
trol system. There is a risk of damageto the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability con- trol system (ESP/ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few secondseach time the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on with the engine running, itis accompanied by an audible signaland the message "ESP/ASR not
operational" on the multifunction
display; consult a PEUGEOT dealer. With the engine running and the vehi- cle moving, it flashes when the sys-tem comes into operation (if there is
a difference between the trajectoryfollowed by the vehicle and thatdesired by the driver). It lights permanently when the sys- tem is disarmed.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter indicator*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Passenger air bag disarming warninglight*
Illumination of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunction
display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the warning light comes on when the igni-tion is switched on and it remains on.
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
Low fuel level warning light
When this light first comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 50 km. The tank capacity is approximately 50 litres. Diesel engine pre-heat warning light
Wait until the warning light goes outbefore starting the engine. If the temperature is high enough, the warning light comes on for less
than one second. You can start theengine without waiting.
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From 3 to 10 years (15 to 36 kg)''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt. The height, width and length of the seat must be adjusted according to the age and build of your child. "Klippan Optima": installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt. From the age of 6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.
Remember, even for short journeys, to fasten the three-point seat belts or thechild seat straps, keeping the slack in relation to the child's body to a minimum.
To prevent the doors from opening accidentally, use the child-lock.Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.
* According to current legislation in the country of destination.
** Unless the rear seats are already occupied by other children or the rear seats cannot be used (because they are missing or folded down). In this case, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and leave the air bag active.
Never leave a child or an animal in a vehicle whichis exposed to the sunand has the windows
closed. Never leave the keys within
reach of children inside the car. Disarm the passenger air bag when installing a "rearwards fac-ing'" child seat on the front pas-senger seat. The child would risk being killed or seriously injured were the airbag to inflate. Observe strictly the recommen- dations for assembling the childseat as shown in the child seatinstructions.
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In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is remo- ved, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bagand thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in the event of an impact. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates that the passenger airbag is disarmed (switch in the"OFF" position). SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back, on thedoor side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisionswhich could cause injury to thechest, the abdomen or the head.
Operating check
This is confirmed by a light on theinstrument panel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on. If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds, or
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is remo- ved, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bagand thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in the event of an impact. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates that the passenger airbag is disarmed (switch in the"OFF" position). SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back, on thedoor side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisionswhich could cause injury to thechest, the abdomen or the head.
Operating check
This is confirmed by a light on theinstrument panel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on. If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds, or
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.