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YOUR 206 AT A GLANCE14P.Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive: in this position, all four gears change automatically.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Starting
To start the engine, place the selector lever in position
Nor P.
Press the brake to change out of position P and when selecting for-
ward or reverse gear. Position of the selector lever This is shown by an indicator on the instrument panel.
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Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator (see corresponding section),
- engine oil level indicator,
- 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 approxima- tely 10 seconds, after the servicing information.
Maximum Check the level using the dipstick to confirm whether the level indicated is correct; a surplusof 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 vehiclehas been on stable, level ground, with the engi-ne 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.
Engine oil temperature indicator With the engine running, this indi- cates the oil temperature:
Ð needle in zone
(C), the temperatu-
re is correct,
Ð needle in zone (D), the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil tempera- ture, reduce your speed.
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Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator (see corresponding section),
- engine oil level indicator,
- 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 approxima- tely 10 seconds, after the servicing information.
Maximum Check the level using the dipstick to confirm whether the level indicated is correct; a surplusof 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 vehiclehas been on stable, level ground, with the engi-ne 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.
Engine oil temperature indicator With the engine running, this indi- cates the oil temperature:
Ð needle in zone
(C), the temperatu-
re is correct,
Ð needle in zone (D), the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil tempera- ture, reduce your speed.
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Total distance recorder Briefly pressing button 1alternates
between the total and trip distance displays.
To return the trip recorder to zero, when it is displayed press the buttonfor more than 3 seconds. HAZARD WARNINGLIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Lighting rheostat With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstrument panel and the multi-func-
tion display. When the lightingreaches the minimum (or maximum)setting, release the button then pressit again to increase (or reduce) thebrightness. As soon as the lighting is of the requi- red brightness, release the button.
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SEAT BELTS Seat belt height adjustment:
Ð to lower: pull the control and slideit downwards.
Ð to raise: slide the control upwards. To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the end into the buckle. Front seat belts with pre- tensioner and force limiter Safety in the event of front impacts has been improved by the introduc-tion of seat belts with pre-tensionerand force limiter for the front seats.Depending on the seriousness ofthe impact, the pre-tensioning sys-tem instantly tightens the seat beltsand pulls them against the bodies ofthe occupants. The pre-tensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on. The force limiter eases the pressure of the seat belt on the body of theoccupant in the event of an acci-dent. Rear seat belts The rear seats are fitted with two three-point inertia reel seat beltsand a lap belt (one-piece rear seat)or with three three-point inertia reelseat belts (two-part rear seat, 1/3 -2/3).
To be effective, a seat belt must be tightenedas close to the body aspossible.
Depending on the nature andseriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioning system may betriggered before and indepen-dently of the air bags. In all cases, the air bag warning light on the instrument panelcomes on. Following an impact, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. The system has been designed to be fully operational for tenyears. Have it replaced at the end of this period.

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THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lights Selection is by turning ring
A.
Lights off Side lights Dipped / main beam headlamps
Automatic switchingon of lights Vehicles fitted with a rear foglamp (ring B)
Rear fog lamp
This only operates with the dipped /main beam headlamps.
Vehicles fitted with front fog lamps and a rear fog lamp (ring C) Front fog lamps (first rota-tion of the ring forwards) Front and rear foglamps (2nd rotation ofthe ring forwards)
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ringbackwards twice in succession.
Direction indicators (flashers)
Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
Dipped / Main beam change Pull the stalk towards you. Note:with the ignition off, when the
driver's door is opened, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lightson. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. Thestatus is confirmed by the indicatorlight on the instrument panel.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, thefront fog lamps and therear fog lamp are dazz-
ling and are prohibited. Do not forget to switch the fog lamp off when it is no longer nee-ded.

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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Moving Off
To move off, move the selector lever to position
Nor P. Press the brake to exit
position P. Stopped or parked Always leave the lever in position Pwhen you get out of your vehicle.
If not, a buzzer will sound when you open the driver's door. Positions of the selector lever These positions are displayed on the instrument panel. P. Park: use with the handbrake when parking.
R. Reverse: this must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral: if Nis engaged by mistake while the car is moving, allow the engi-
ne to return to idle before engaging a new forward gear.
D. Drive: in this position, the four gears change automatically. The gear chan-ge points vary depending on the programme selected.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only. Select this position when you notice frequent changes between third and fourth gear (town driving or on winding roads).
2 Automatic changing of the first two gears only. This position is particularly suitable for mountain roads, when going uphill (to make the best use of the engine's power) or downhill (engine braking).

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Operating programmes
You have a choice of three operating programmes:
Ð Autoadaptive (normal)
Ð Sport
Ð SnowOne press on button Aor Bwill
select Sport or Snow respectively. The selection is displayed on theinstrument panel. Pressing the but-ton a second time will return to theautoadaptive (normal) programme. Autoadaptive programme (normal)
Gear changes are carried out on the basis of various parameters, suchas:
Ð driving style,
Ð road characteristics,
Ð vehicle load.The gearbox selects the most sui- table programme from those in thememory for the current drivingconditions. Sport programme The Sport programme automatically favours more dynamic driving. Snow Programme In position
D, the Snow programme
provides smooth driving suited to slippery roads in order to improve
traction and stability. Starting is in2nd gear and changing down is at
low engine speeds. Special operating features
Ð During prolonged braking, the gearbox changes down automati-
cally, so as to provide efficientengine braking.
Ð If you take your foot off the acce- lerator suddenly (when you aretaken by surprise, for example),the gearbox will not change up, so
as to improve safety.
Ð When the engine is cold, the gear- box automatically selects a spe-cial programme that enables theengine to reach its ideal tempera-ture more quickly in order todecrease pollution.
Kickdown For immediate maximum accelera-
tion without touching the gear lever,press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go. The gearbox willchange down automatically or stayin the gear selected, up to maximumengine speed.
Any disruption of the sys- tem is signalled by thesimultaneous flashing ofthe Sport and Snow
lights on the instrument panel. Insuch a case, the gearbox will ope-
rate in downgrade mode. You mayfeel a substantial knock whenreverse is selected from Pto Ror
N to R(without any risk of damage
to the gearbox). Do not exceed 100km/h.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay. When the engine is idling with the
car in gear, the car will move evenwithout you accelerating. Do not accelerate while a gear is being selected, when the vehicle is
stationary.
When stationary, have your foot on the brake pedal when selecting a
gear. Do not accelerate in gear with the brakes on. If work needs to be done with the engine running, apply the hand-brake and select position P.
Do not change down to brake onslippery roads. Never select position Nwhen the
vehicle is moving.Never engage Por Runless the
vehicle is stationary.Do not leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised when theengine is running.