2002 PEUGEOT 206 key battery

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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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Important After deadlocking the vehicle, the doors can be unlocked only fromthe outside of the vehicle: if anyoneis inside the vehicle, unlocking isimpossible from inside. If the battery has been disconnected:
- The deadlocking remains active.
- It is possible to open one of thefront doors with the ignition key, but the key only opens the cor-
responding door.
CENTRAL LOCKING Pressing button Aallows you to lock
or unlock the doors from the inside. Note : on vehicles fitted with this
control, the door handles only operate the door concerned.
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It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking if there issomeone inside thevehicle.
Keep your key number in a safeplace. In the case of loss or theft, this will
enable you to obtain a new key. Check that the batteries are still charged.
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THE ALARM* Setting and deactivating the alarm system Switching off the siren. The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offerstwo types of protection. Ðexternal protection : when it is set,
the alarm sounds if one of the doors, the boot or the bonnet isopened;
Ð internal protection : when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensorsdetect air movement in the pas-senger compartment (a brokenwindow) or movement within the
car.
The alarm also has an anti-tamperfunction. If there is an attempt to tamper with the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the siren sounds and thedirection indicators light.
* According to destination Setting the alarm (external and internal protection)
Switch the ignition off and get out of the vehicle. Deadlock the vehicle.The doors lock.The direction indicators light for two seconds. The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
5 seconds later, internal protection is set.
45 seconds later, external protection is set. Note:
when the alarm is triggered, the
siren sounds for thirty seconds. After the thirty seconds it stops, but thealarm remains set.
Warning: When the alarm is set, if a
door, the tailgate or bonnet are not
closed correctly, the siren sounds fora moment. If the vehicle is closed cor-rectly in the following 45 seconds, thealarm is activated and the directionindicators remain on for two seconds.In all cases, the alarm is activatedafter 45 seconds. Disarming the alarm(internal and external protection) Press the release button of the remote
control key. The doors unlock.The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red light on the switch goes out. Note:
if the warning light continues to
flash after de-activation of the alarm, it is a sign that the alarm has been
triggered. The flashing will stop whenthe ignition is switched on.
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Selection of the type of protection Locking without setting the alarmSpecial precaution
To set the alarm to external protection only If you want to leave a window partially open, or a pet inside the vehicle, youneed to select external protectiononly:
Ð Switch off the ignition.
Ð Within the next ten seconds, pressthe internal protection button 1until
the warning light comes on conti-
nuously.
Ð Get out of the vehicle.
Ð Deadlock the vehicle.
Ð The doors lock.
Ð The direction indicators light for two seconds.
Ð The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
To de-activate external protection only Press the release button on the remote control. The doors unlock.The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red light on the switch goes out. To lock the vehicle without setting the alarm It is the remote control which sets the alarm. Therefore, to lock the vehicle without setting the alarm: use the
key.
To recharge or replace the battery:
Ð Turn on the ignition.
Ð You have 10 seconds after turning
on the ignition to press the internal protection button 1and hold it down
for two seconds.
Ð The warning light flashes rapidly for three seconds.
Ð You can now disconnect the battery.
After reconnecting the battery:
Ð Deadlock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm will be set after the next deadlocking operation.
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Emergency cut-off (If the remote control is notworking)
Unlock the doors with the key.
Open the door.The alarm is triggered.
Ð Turn on the ignition.
Ð The locking system recognises the key.
Ð The siren stops and the alarm is disarmed.
In no circumstances must you carry out modifica-tions to the alarm.
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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
Ð Disconnect the battery,
Ð Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
Ð Reconnect starting with the negative (Ð) terminal,
Ð Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
Ð Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
Ð Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (Ð) terminal of the slave battery,
Ð Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery,
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running. - Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
- After every disconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. If slight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of more than one month.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION After the engine has stopped, with the key in the accessories position,
certain functions (windscreen wiper,electric windows, sunroof, courtesylights, audio equipment etc.) canonly be used for thirty minutes, to
prevent discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message "Economy mode active"
appears on the multi-function dis-play and the active functions are put
on standby.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from starting.
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