3YOUR 206 AT A GLANCE
1Side window demisting vents
2 Adjustable side vent
3 Passenger air bag
4 Windscreen demisting vents
5 Multifunction display
6 Central locking switch
7 Hazard warning lights switch
8 Instrument dials lighting rheostat
9 Lights and direction indicators stalk
10 Steering wheel height adjustment control 11
Steering lock
12 Windscreen wiper stalk
13 Driver's air bag Horn
14 Audio equipment remote control
15 Headlamp height adjustment
16 Passenger air bag disarmingswitch*
17 Rear window locking switch
18 Storage compartment
19 Fuse box
20 Gear lever
21 Lighter 22
Alarm button
23 Front electric window switches
24 Electric mirrors switch
25 Handbrake
26 Front ashtray
27 Controls for heating, ventilation, air conditioningand heated rear screen and mirrors
28 Audio equipment
29 Adjustable centre vents
30 Glove box
31 Bonnet opening control
* According to destination.
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5YOUR 206 AT A GLANCE
Never race a coldengine.
Never run the enginein a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engi-ne turns.Starting a dieselengine Do not press the acce-
lerator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come
on and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before opera-
ting the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessa- ry to return the key to the
''STOP'' position before restar-
ting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Precautions regarding thepassenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disar- ming switch :Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not ins-tall a rear-facing childseat on thefront pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notchof the ignition), illumination ofthis warning light, accompaniedby an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multi-function
display, indicates that the passenger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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5YOUR 206 AT A GLANCE
Never race a coldengine.
Never run the enginein a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engi-ne turns.Starting a dieselengine Do not press the acce-
lerator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come
on and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before opera-
ting the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessa- ry to return the key to the
''STOP'' position before restar-
ting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Precautions regarding thepassenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disar- ming switch :Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not ins-tall a rear-facing childseat on thefront pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notchof the ignition), illumination ofthis warning light, accompaniedby an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multi-function
display, indicates that the passenger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX
1.
Seat belt not fastened warning light*
2. Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light*
3. Front and side air bags warninglight
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. ABS: Anti-lock Braking Systemwarning light
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Diesel pre-heat warning light
8. Left hand direction indicator
8. Total distance recorder, serviceindicator and engine oil level indicator 10.
Right hand direction indicator
11 . Engine diagnostics warning light
12. Main beam headlamps indicatorlight
13. Handbrake, low brake fluid leveland electronic brake force distribution warning light
14. Dipped beam headlamps indicator light
15. Battery charge warning light
16. Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light
17. Water in diesel filter warning light
18. Coolant temperature and lowlevel warning light 19.
Engine oil temperature indicator
20. Total distance recorder button
21. Central (STOP) warning light
22. Speedometer
23. Coolant temperature indicator
24. Rev counter
25. Lighting rheostat button
26. Fuel level indicator
27. Low fuel level warning light
* According to destination
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INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
1.
Seat belt not fastened warning light*
2. Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light*
3. Front and side air bags warninglight
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. ABS: Anti-lock Braking Systemwarning light
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Left hand direction indicator
8. Total distance recorder, serviceindicator and engine oil level indicator 9.
Right hand direction indicator
10. Engine diagnostics warning light
11 . Main beam headlamps indicatorlight
12. Handbrake, low brake fluid leveland electronic brake force distribution warning light
13. Dipped beam headlamps indica-tor light
14. Battery charge warning light
15. Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light
16. Coolant temperature and lowlevel warning light 17.
Operating programmes
18. Gear indicator
19. Total distance recorder button
20. Central (STOP) warning light
21. Speedometer
22. Coolant temperature indicator
23. Rev counter
24. Lighting rheostat button
25. Fuel level indicator
26. Low fuel level warning light
* According to destination
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Handbrake, low brake fluid and ElectronicBrake Force Distributionsystem fault warninglight
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight. This indicates one of the following:
Ð that the handbrake is applied or not fully released,
Ð an excessive drop in brake fluid level (if the warning light remains on even when the handbrake isreleased).
Ð a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system, if lit at
the same time as the ABS warninglight.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
A permanently lit warning light or one flashing, with the engine run-ning, indicates an operating faultof the unit concerned. The illumi-nation of certain warning lightsmay be accompanied by anaudible signal and a message on
the multi-function display. Do notignore this warning: consult aPEUGEOT dealer as soon as pos-sible.
If the central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are driving,
stop your vehicle immediately,where it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warninglight
If this warning light is permanentlyon, it indicates a malfunction of theABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted bra-king.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Coolant temperature and low coolant level warninglight
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.You must stop.
Wait for the engine to cool before top-ping up the level. The cooling circuit is pressurised.In the event of breakdown and to prevent any risk of burns , unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow thepressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Central (STOP) warning light Linked to the "engine
oil pressure", "coolant temperature and low coolant level", "handbrake","low brake fluid level" and "electronicbrake force distribution system fault"warning lights.You must stop if the light flasheswith the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure and temperaturewarning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.
You must stop.
This warning light indicates one ofthe following:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð a lack of oil in the lubrication cir- cuit. Top up the level.
Ð an oil temperature which is too high. The warning light is acompa-
nied by an audible signal. To lowerthe oil temperature, reduce yourspeed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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. Air bag 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 multi-function display indica-ting 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 cir- cuit,
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 run- ning, this indicates incorrect opera-tion of the injection, ignition or emis-
sion control system. There is a risk ofdamage to the catalytic converter(petrol engine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter warning light*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Passenger air bag disarming warning light*
Illumination of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and
the message "Passenger air bagdisarmed" on the multi-function display.
If the passenger air bag is disarmed, thewarning light comes on when the ignitionis 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, youhave enough fuel to drive at least 30miles (50 km). The tank capacity is approximately 50 litres.
Diesel engine pre-heatwarning 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.
Coolant temperature indicator
Ð needle in zone (A), the temperatu-
re is correct,
Ð needle in zone (B), the temperatu-
re is too high. The central STOP
warning light flashes.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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. Air bag 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 multi-function display indica-ting 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 cir- cuit,
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 run- ning, this indicates incorrect opera-tion of the injection, ignition or emis-
sion control system. There is a risk ofdamage to the catalytic converter(petrol engine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter warning light*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Passenger air bag disarming warning light*
Illumination of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and
the message "Passenger air bagdisarmed" on the multi-function display.
If the passenger air bag is disarmed, thewarning light comes on when the ignitionis 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, youhave enough fuel to drive at least 30miles (50 km). The tank capacity is approximately 50 litres.
Diesel engine pre-heatwarning 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.
Coolant temperature indicator
Ð needle in zone (A), the temperatu-
re is correct,
Ð needle in zone (B), the temperatu-
re is too high. The central STOP
warning light flashes.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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