2003 PEUGEOT 206 warning

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THE DOORS The front doors The rear doors (206 SW) Opening the doors from outside CHILD SAFETY LOCK On each rear door this prevents opening of the door from the inside.
Turn switch
1a quarter turn using
the ignition key.
"Door open" warning
With the engine running
, you are
warned if a door is not shut properly by an audible signal and a messageor graphic on the multifunction dis-
play, indicating the door in question. Note: if your vehicle is not fitted with
central locking, a rear door which is not shut properly is not indicated byan audible signal, a message or a
graphic on the multifunction display. In addition, when the vehicle is
moving , if the courtesy light button
is in the "lighting on opening a door" position, the courtesy light flashes.
Opening the doors from inside Locking from inside
Without central locking
To lock, press button A. The button
locks the door in question. The button on the driver's door locks
the door, the tailgate and the rearscreen (206 SW).
With central locking
To lock, press button A.
Locking one of the front doors locks the front and rear doors, the tailgateand the rear screen (206 SW). On the rear doors, the button only locks the door in question. Unlocking from inside
To unlock, pull button Aor operate
the handle.

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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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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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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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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slightvibrations of the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS) AND THEELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE DISTRIBUTION(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the electronic brake force distribution,increases the stability andmanoevrability of your vehicle, par-ticularly on poor or slippery roadsurfaces. Note :when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
When this warning lightcomes on, accompanied bya buzzer and the message"ABS fault" , it indicates
that there is a malfunction of theABS, which can cause a loss of con-trol of the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lightcomes on, connected to the
STOPand ABS warning
lights, accompanied by a
buzzer and the message "Braking
fault" , it indicates that there is a mal-
function of the electronic brake forcedistribution, which can cause a loss
of control of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately. In both cases, consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
HANDBRAKE Locking Pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle.
Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pavement and pull the handbrake. Unlocking Pull on the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
Illumination of this warninglight and of the STOPwarning
light, accompanied by an audi-ble signal (while the vehicle is
being driven) and the message "hand-
brake on" on the multifunction display,
indicates that the handbrake is still on orhas not been properly released.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables the optimum braking pres-
sure to be reached more quickly,thus reducing the stopping distance. It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The
effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency. In the event of emergency braking, depending on the force of the decel-eration, the hazard warning lights
are switched on automatically. They
are switched off automatically onacceleration.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. If there is a variation between the tra- jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESPsystem automatically acts on theengine and the brake of one or morewheels, in order to put the vehicleback on course.Disarming the ASR/ESP systems In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels canmove freely and regain grip. 
Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located under the steering wheel to the right.
The switch lights up and thewarning light comes on: the
ASR and ESP systems aredisarmed.
These are triggered again:  automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switchagain.
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
The warning light flashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.Operating checkWhen a malfunction of the systems occurs, the switchlight flashes and the warn-ing light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
The ESP system offers exceptional safety in nor-mal driving, but thisshould not encourage thedriver to take extra risks
or drive at high speed. The correct functioning of this sys- tem depends on observation of themanufacturer's recommendationsregarding wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components and theelectronic components, as well asthe PEUGEOT assembly andoperation procedures. After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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FRONT AIR BAGS These are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,except in cases where the air bag isdisarmed.Front air bag malfunction If this warning light comes on, accompanied by a buz-zer and the message "Air
bag fault" on the multifunction dis-
play, contact a PEUGEOT dealer tohave the system checked.
AIR BAGS The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occu-pants in the event of serious colli-sions; they work in conjunction withthe force limiting seat belts. In the event of a serious collision, the electronic detectors record andanalyse any abrupt deceleration ofthe vehicle: if the triggering thre-shold is reached, the air bags inflateinstantly and protect the occupantsof the vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly, so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their possible exit from thevehicle. The air bags will not be deployed in collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to
provide maximum protection. Theseriousness of the collision dependson the nature of the obstacle and thespeed of the vehicle at the momentof impact. Air bags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:
the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. Disarming the passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat. 
With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the passengerair bag disarming switch 1, turn it
to the "OFF" position, then remo-
ve the key keeping the slot in thisposition.
The air bag warning light on theinstrument panel is lit throu-ghout the disarming process.
* According to destination.

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In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is remo- ved, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bagand thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in the event of an impact. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates that the passenger airbag is disarmed (switch in the"OFF" position). SIDE AIRBAGS* These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back, on thedoor side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisionswhich could cause injury to thechest, the abdomen or the head.
Operating check
This is confirmed by an indicatorlight on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds, each time the ignition is switched on. If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or
Ð does not go out after six seconds, or
Ð flashes for five minutes then stays on,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.