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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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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 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.
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Rear courtesy light (206 SW)Comes on when a door, the tailgate or the rear screen isopened. In this position thecourtesy light flashes whiledriving if an access is not
closed correctly.
Off Permanently on when the key is in the accessoriesposition or with the ignitionon.
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COURTESY LIGHTS
Front courtesy light (button A)
Comes on when a door, the tailgate (206 SW) or therear screen (206 SW) isopened. In this position thecourtesy light flashes whiledriving if an access is not
closed correctly.
Off Permanently on when the key is in the accessoriesposition or with the ignitionon. SUN VISOR The sun visors are fitted with a vani-
ty mirror, with a concealing flap onthe driver's side.WINDOWS FOR TOLL CARDS /
CAR PARK TICKETS
The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located eitherside of the base of the interior mir-
ror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards and/or car park tickets.
Map-reading light With the key in the accessories or ignition on position, turn button
Bto
the left or to the right.
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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 60 mph (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.
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Side lights W5W
Turn the pin connector
Ba quarter turn and remove it.
Change the bulb.
Single unit headlamp H4 55/60W
Ð Disconnect the connector.
Ð Remove the rubber protector.
Ð Press the two ends of the securing clip to release it.
Change the bulb A.
Ð On fitting, ensure that the direction notches are in the correct position and that the clip is secured correctly.
Ð Refit the rubber protector carefully.
Ð Reconnect the connector. Double unit headlamp H7 55W
Ð Pull tab
Cupwards and remove the protective cover.
Ð Disconnect the connector.
Ð Press the end of the securing clip to release it. Change the faulty bulb.
Ð On fitting, ensure that the direction notches are in the correct position and that the clip is secured correctly.
Ð Reconnect the connector.
Ð Refit the protective cover.
CHANGING A BULB Dipped / main beam headlamps
Note
Ð Only touch the bulbs with a dry cloth.
Ð To change the bulbs on the right-hand side, remove the windscreen wash reservoir filler pipe first.
Ð Condensation may form inside the headlamps. It will disappear when they are used.
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Rear lights (saloon) Release the top of the boot side trim. Unscrew the wing bolt inside the boot using the wheelbrace if neces-
sary. Disconnect the connector
A.
Release the light unit. Release spanner Bfrom the bulb
holder. Unscrew nut Cusing spanner Band
remove the bulb holder. Change the faulty bulb.When refitting, stow spanner Bon
support Dand refit the light.
Saloon 206 SW
1. Direction indicators PY21W (saloon) P21W (206 SW).
2. Reversing lights P21W.
3. Brake lights / side lights P21/5W.
The amber bulbs must be replaced by bulbs ofidentical specification
and colour. Rear lights (206 SW) Unclip the top of the boot trim using a coin. Unscrew the two wing bolts using
the wheelbrace if necessary. Release the light unit.
Disconnect the connector.Move aside the tabs
1and remove
the bulb holder 2.
Change the faulty bulb.When refitting, refit the boot trim by engaging it from the bottom thenclipping the top.
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