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Changing the battery of the remote control
Warning that the battery is flat is given by an audible signal accompa-nied by the message ''Remote
control battery low'' on the multi-
function display.
To replace the battery, remove the screw then unclip the casing using acoin at the ring (CR 2016/3 volt bat-tery). If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed,reprogramme the remote control.
THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and operate the passengerair bag disarming switch and the fuelfiller cap, as well as independentlyoperate the locks on the front doors. Central locking The keys allow you to lock or unlock the doors and tailgate from the frontdoors. If one of the doors, the tailgate (206 SW) or the rear screen (206 SW) isopen, the central locking does notwork. The remote control This performs the same functions as
the key, at a distance. LockingPress button
Ato lock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting ofthe direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds. Unlocking Press button Bto unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by the rapid flashing of the direction indicators.
206 SW: Press and hold button Bto
unlock the vehicle and open the rear screen. Note: If the vehicle is locked and
unlocking is activated inadvertently, unless the doors are opened within30 seconds, the vehicle will lockautomatically (206 SW).
Avoid pressing the buttons of your remote control out of range of your
vehicle. You risk causing it not towork and the remote control wouldthen have to be reprogrammed. Locating your car
To locate your car in a car park, if you have locked it:
press button A, the courtesy
lights come on and the direction indicators flash for a fewseconds.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.
Programming the remote control Switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on again.
Press button A.
Switch off the ignition and remo- ve the remote control key from
the ignition lock. The remotecontrol is now working again.

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Make a careful note of the
number on each key. Thekey number is coded onthe label attached to the
key. If the keys are lost,
your PEUGEOT dealer can rapidlysupply you with new keys.The high frequency remote control isa high-performance system whichhas a powerful 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 fora short time.Do not repeatedly press the buttonof your remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it notto work and the remote control wouldhave to be reprogrammed. When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
- ensure that you are given the confidential card;
- have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure thatthe keys in your possession arethe only ones which can start thevehicle.
Do not make any modifications tothe electronic engine immobilisersystem.
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 anyo-
ne who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code.When the ignition is switched on, thecode is recognised and starting ispossible. If the system does not function correctly , you are warned by an
audible signal and a message on the
multi-function 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. Thekey number is coded onthe label attached to the
key. If the keys are lost,
your PEUGEOT dealer can rapidlysupply you with new keys.The high frequency remote control isa high-performance system whichhas a powerful 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 fora short time.Do not repeatedly press the buttonof your remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it notto work and the remote control wouldhave to be reprogrammed. When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
- ensure that you are given the confidential card;
- have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure thatthe keys in your possession arethe only ones which can start thevehicle.
Do not make any modifications tothe electronic engine immobilisersystem.
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 anyo-
ne who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code.When the ignition is switched on, thecode is recognised and starting ispossible. If the system does not function correctly , you are warned by an
audible signal and a message on the
multi-function 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 multi-function 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 tailgate(206 SW) and 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
the handle.

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LOCKING / UNLOCKING OF
THE TAILGATE (SALOON)
Without central locking:
To lock, turn the key from Ato C.
To open, turn the key from Ato B,
press the handle then lift the tailgate.
With central locking: Locking and unlocking of the tailga- te is simultaneous with the doors. The lighting is activated on ope- ning the tailgate.
LOCKING / UNLOCKING OF THE TAILGATE AND REAR SCREEN (206 SW)
It is not possible to open the tailgate and the rear screen simultaneously.
Without central locking The tailgate and rear screen are locked or unlocked via the driver's door lock. With the rear screen closed, to open the tailgate, operate the handle Aand lift the
tailgate.With the tailgate closed, to open the rear screen, operate the handle B, then lift
the rear screen using the windcsreen wiper arm (location C).
With central locking Locking or unlocking of the tailgate is simultaneous with the doors. With the rear screen closed, to open the tailgate, operate the handle Aand lift the
tailgate.With the tailgate closed, to open the rear screen, press and hold the remote
control unlocking button or operate the handle B, then lift the rear screen using
the windscreen wiper arm (location C).

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BONNET STRUT Secure the strut to hold the bonnet open. Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut in its housing.
To close Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is locked. FILLING THE FUEL TANK The tank must be filled with fuel with the
engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left. Remove the cap.
A label indicates which type of fuel to use. If you fill your tank, do not continue
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehiclemalfunctions. The capacity of the tank is
approximately 50 litres.OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle: pull the handle
on the left-hand side, under the fas- cia. Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.

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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor.
They switch off when the light becomes bright enough. Note: In foggy weather or in snow
the brightness sensor can detect
sufficient light. As a result, the lights
will not come on automatically. This function is active when the
vehicle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
- Start with the key in the accesso-
ries position (1st notch),
- Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
Note: after the ignition is switched
off and depending on the brightness, the lights remain on for about 45seconds or until the vehicle is loc-ked.
Note: the brightness sensor, cou-
pled with the rain sensor, is loca-ted in the centre of the wind-
screen, behind the interior mirror.It is used for automatic switchingon of the lights. Operating check Activation Acivation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting acti-
ve" on the multi-function display.
Disarming Disarming of the function is accom- panied by an audible signal. Note: the function is temporarily
disarmed when the driver uses the manual lighting controls. If the brightness sensor does not function correctly , the system acti-
vates the function (the lights come
on). The driver is alerted by anaudible signal, accompanied by themessage "Automatic switching on
of lights faulty" on the multi-func-
tion display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.

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REAR QUARTER LIGHTS (3 DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows, tilt lever 1then push the window.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Driver's electric window
switch
You have two options: Ð Manual operation:Press or pull switch 1gently. The
window stops as soon as the swit- ch is released.
Ð Automatic operation: Press or pull switch 1firmly. One
touch completely opens or closes
the window.
Automatic closing only operateswhen the engine is running. 2. Passenger's electric window
switch.
3. Rear left electric window switch.
4. Rear right electric window switch.
Temporary disarming of the rear windows (child safety) This switch enables the rear win- dows to be locked whatever theirposition. NOTE:
as a safety measure (with
children on board), remove the igni-tion key when leaving the vehicle,even if only for a short time.