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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if thelight is poor and when the wind-
screen wipers operate continuously.
They switch off at the same time when the light becomes brightenough or the windscreen wipers
are switched off. 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:
Ð Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
Ð Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
The brightness sensor, coupled
with the rain sensor, is locatedin the centre of the windscreen,
behind the interior mirror. It isused for automatic switching onof the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting
active'' on the multifunction 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 an audi-ble signal, accompanied by the mes-sage "Auto lighting fault" on the
multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
Direction indicators (flashers)
Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
"Follow me home" lighting In poor light or at night, if you leave your vehicle, the side lights anddipped headlamps can be left on forapproximately one minute.
To do this:
Ð place the key in the
STOPposition,
Ð place the lights stalk in the 0 position,
Ð flash the headlamps,
Ð get out of the vehicle and lock it.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, thefront fog lamps and therear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited. Do not forget to switch them off when they are no longer needed.
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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if thelight is poor and when the wind-
screen wipers operate continuously.
They switch off at the same time when the light becomes brightenough or the windscreen wipers
are switched off. 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:
Ð Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
Ð Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
The brightness sensor, coupled
with the rain sensor, is locatedin the centre of the windscreen,
behind the interior mirror. It isused for automatic switching onof the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting
active'' on the multifunction 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 an audi-ble signal, accompanied by the mes-sage "Auto lighting fault" on the
multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
Direction indicators (flashers)
Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
"Follow me home" lighting In poor light or at night, if you leave your vehicle, the side lights anddipped headlamps can be left on forapproximately one minute.
To do this:
Ð place the key in the
STOPposition,
Ð place the lights stalk in the 0 position,
Ð flash the headlamps,
Ð get out of the vehicle and lock it.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, thefront fog lamps and therear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited. Do not forget to switch them off when they are no longer needed.
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REAR QUARTER LIGHTS (3 DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows,
tilt lever then 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 switch 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 and only
on the driver's electric window. 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 windows to be locked whatever theirposition.
A 1st press activates the control (the indicator light on the button comeson) and a 2nd press deactivates it(the indicator light on the buttongoes out).
Always remove the key from the ignition whenleaving the vehicle, evenfor a short time.
If an obstacle is detected whenoperating the electric windows,you must reverse the movement of
the window. To do this, press thecontrol concerned. When the driver operates the pas- senger electric window controls,he must ensure that no one ispreventing correct closing of thewindows. The driver must ensure that pas- sengers use the electric windows
correctly. Be aware of children when operating the windows.
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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 accessories positionor with the ignition on.
SUN VISOR The sun visors are fitted with a van-
ity mirror, with a concealing flap onthe driver's side.
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located either
side of the base of the interior mirror.
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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FRONT ASHTRAY
To empty, close the cover. Pull the lug and release the ashtray upwards.
LIGHTER Press and wait a few minutes until it
springs out automatically. It is supplied with power with the ignition key in the accessories posi-tion (1st notch).GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, lift the handle. The light comes on when the cover is opened. 1. Handbook pack storage.
2. Can holder.
3. Pen holder.
4. Spectacles storage.
5. Map storage.
6. Coin storage.
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Stowing rings Use the stowing rings on the boot floor and on the back of the rear seatto secure your luggage. Luggage retaining net Hooked onto the stowing rings, this enables your luggage to be secured.
BOOT LAYOUT (SALOON)
Retaining strap
A strap secured to the side of the boot enables you to secure variousobjects (cans, first aid kit etc.).
Rear parcel shelf
To remove the shelf:
Ð unhook the two strings 1,
Ð slightly raise the shelf, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
Ð either behind the front seats,
Ð or behind the rear seat using theluggage retaining net,
Ð or flat in the boot.
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BOOT LAYOUT (206 SW)
1. Grab handles and coat hooks
2. Coat hooksThere are six hooks to accommodate coats.
3. High load retaining net fastenings The high load retaining net can be installed behind the front seats or behind the rear seat. Open the covers of the corresponding upper fastenings.
Install one end of the metal bar in one of the two fastenings, compress the bar, then install the other end and release.
Secure the two net strap hooks behind the front seats, with the rear seat folded down, or in the stowing rings on the floor.The rings are located directly below the corresponding upper fastenings.Pull the two straps taut.
4. Hooks
There are two side hooks on which to hang light bags.
5. 12 V Socket for accessories This is a 12 volt socket (lighter type) installed on the the rear left trim and supplied from the accessories position(1st notch).
6. Storage nets There are two nets (which cannot be removed) which can contain the luggage retaining net, a first aid kit etc.
7. Retaining straps There are two straps for securing various objects: cans etc.
8. Load space cover Note: release the rear seat back to make installation and removal of the load space cover easier.
To install it: Ð position one end of the roller in one of the two supports, Ð compress the opposite end of the roller and position it,Ð release it to allow it to engage,Ð unroll the cover as far as the boot pillars,Ð insert the cover guides in the rails in the pillars.
To remove it: Ð remove the cover guides from the pillar rails,
Ð return the cover into its roller, compress it and remove it from its support.
9. Stowing rings There are eight stowing rings for securing the luggage retaining net: four on the rear seat back and four on the boot floor(two of which are under the carpet, at the far end of the boot).
Warning triangle The tailgate has a location intended for a warning triangle.
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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 suit- able programme from those in thememory for the current driving con-ditions. 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 accel- erator 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 oper-
ate 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 with-
out 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.