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TAILGATE RELEASE
(saloon and 206 GTi 180) This enables the tailgate to be unlocked in the event of a centrallocking fault:
Ð Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the boot from inside the vehicle,
Ð Pull the tailgate trim to release it,
Ð Pull the opening catch 1upwards.
SUNROOF
(saloon and 206 GTi 180)
To open Press part Bof the switch. The sun-
roof will open in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To open com-
pletely, press part Bagain.
To close Press part Aof the switch. The sun-
roof will close in the intermediate
(comfort) position. To close com-
pletely, press part Aagain.
Panoramic sunroof screen
To move it to your chosen position, press part Aor Bof the switch.
The lighting is activated on opening the tailgate or the rearscreen. Notes: the tailgate and the rear
screen lock automatically while driv- ing (above 6 mph (10 km/h)) andunlock when one of the doors isopened. When the rear windscreen wiper is in a wiping position, the rear screencan only be opened at the end of thecycle. Close the rear screen using the windscreen wiper arm or by press-ing the centre of the glass.
"Tailgate/rear screen open" warning
With the engine running, if the
tailgate or the rear screen is not properly closed, you are warned byan audible signal and a message
"Tailgate open" or a diagram on
the multifunction display. In addition, while driving , if the
courtesy light button is in the "light- ing on opening the tailgate or rearscreen" position, the courtesy lightflashes.
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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 hooks There 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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BOOT LAYOUT (206 GTi 180*)
1. Puncture repair aerosols insulated storage box.
2. Cover containing the jack and the folding chock.
3. Grab handles with coat hook.
4. Removable rear shelf.
5. Retaining strap for miscellaneous objects: can, first aid kit, etc.
6. Stowing rings. There are six stowing rings onto which the luggage retaining net may be hooked: four on the back of the rear seats and two on the boot rear inner panel (on the right and on the left).
7. Luggage retaining net storage (example of location).
* During the year, according to destination.
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CHANGING A WHEEL (saloon) Parking the vehicle
Ð If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack The wheel is located outside the vehicle, under the boot, supported
by a metal carrier.
Ð Remove the wheelbrace 1, secured
on the rear right inner panel of the boot . Ð Using the wheelbrace
1, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt, located
inside the boot under the carpet .
Ð Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
Ð Remove the jack storage box 2located in the spare wheel.
Removing a wheel
Ð Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, using the jack storage box.
Ð Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve passage hole.
Ð Slacken the wheel bolts.
Ð Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame Ethat is closest to
the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack base plate is in contact with the ground.
Ð Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELS Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use the yellow tool 4to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4is located:
Ð on the saloon and 206 GTi 180, on the rear right inner panel of the boot,
Ð on the 206 SW, in the jack storage compartment. Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a steel spare wheel, when fitting it, it isnormal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured bythe cone-shape of each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres that are mounted on steel rims onto your vehicle, it isessential that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with anti-theft bolts (one per wheel), the chrome-plated trim cap and then the plasticcover on the wheel must be removed,using tool
4, before slackening the bolt
using one of the anti-theft sockets(handed to you along with the dupli-cate keys and the confidential card ondelivery of your vehicle) and thewheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
anti-theft socket. This will enable youto obtain a duplicate anti-theft socketfrom a PEUGEOT de aler.
* According to model and destination.
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CHANGING A WHEEL (206 SW) Parking the vehicle
Ð If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear, (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack The wheel is located outside the vehicle, under the boot, supported
by a metal carrier.
Ð Remove the wheelbrace 1secured
under the right-hand boot trim. Ð Using the wheelbrace
1, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt located
inside the boot under the carpet.
Ð Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
Ð Remove the jack storage box 2located in the spare wheel.
Removing a wheel
Ð Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, using the collapsible chock located in jack storage box.
Ð Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve passage hole.
Ð Slacken the wheel bolts.
Ð Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame Ethat is closest to
the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack base plate is in contact with the ground.
Ð Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELS Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use the yellow tool 4to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4is located:
Ð on the saloon and 206 GTi 180, on the rear right inner panel of the boot,
Ð on the 206 SW, in the jack storage compartment. Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a steel spare wheel, when fitting it, it isnormal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured bythe cone-shape of each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres that are mounted on steel rims onto your vehicle, it isessential that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with anti-theft bolts (one per wheel), the chrome-plated trim cap and then the plasticcover on the wheel must be removed,using tool
4, before slackening the bolt
using one of the anti-theft sockets(handed to you along with the dupli-cate keys and the confidential card ondelivery of your vehicle) and thewheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
anti-theft socket. This will enable youto obtain a duplicate anti-theft socketfrom a PEUGEOT de aler.
* According to model and destination.