2003 PEUGEOT 206 warning lights

26-05-2003
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 Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR) button
19 Storage compartment
20 Fuse box
21 Gear lever
22 Lighter
23 Alarm button 24
Front electric window switches
25 Electric mirrors switch
26 Handbrake
27 Front ashtray
28 Controls for heating,ventilation, air conditioningand heated rear screen andmirrors
29 Audio equipment
30 Adjustable centre vents
31 Glove box
32 Bonnet opening control
* According to destination.

26-05-2003
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
32
Handbrake, low brake fluid and ElectronicBrake Force Distributionsystem fault warning
light
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.
INSTRUMENTSAND 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 an audi-ble signal and a message on the
multifunction display. Do notignore this warning: consult a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible.
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
This comes on for 3 seconds eachtime the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on above 8 mph (12 km/h),
this indicates an ABS malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking. Lighting of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signaland the message "ABS fault"on the
multifunction display.
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 temperature warning 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 acom-
panied by an audible signal. Tolower the oil temperature, reduceyour speed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

26-05-2003
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS33
Seat belt not fastened warning light*
When the ignition is switched on, thisindicator light comes on if the driverhas not fastened his seat belt.
Front and side airbags 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 multifunction display indicat-ing 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 circuit,
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 running, this indicates incorrect operation ofthe injection, ignition or emission con-
trol system. There is a risk of damageto the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability control system(ESP/ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few secondseach time the ignition is switched on.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the ESP/ASR switch indicator light flash-es and this warning light remains onor comes on with the engine running,vehicle moving. With the engine running and the vehi- cle moving, it flashes if the system isactivated. It lights permanently when the system is disarmed.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter indicator*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Passenger air bag disarming warninglight*
Illumination of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag deactivated" on the multifunction
display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the warning light comes on when the igni-tion is 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, you have enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approxi-
mately 50 litres. Diesel engine pre-heat warning light
Wait until the warning light goes out before 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.

26-05-2003
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
36
Total distance records Briefly pressing button
1alternates
between the total and trip distance displays.
To reset the trip recorder to zero, when it is displayed press the buttonfor more than 3 seconds. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica- tors flash.
They can operate with the ignition off. Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off auto-matically the first time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.
* According to destination.
Lighting rheostat With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting ofthe instruments and controls. Whenthe lighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase(or reduce) the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release thebutton.

26-05-2003
YOUR 206 IN DETAIL87
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 con-
trol battery low'' on the multi-func-
tion 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) is open, the central lockingdoes not work. The remote control This performs the same functions as
the key, at a distance. Locking Press button
Ato lock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the 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 rearscreen. 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 vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park: 
press button A. The courtesy
lights come on and the direction indicators flash for a few seconds.
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 Aimmediately.
 Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the
ignition lock. The remote controlis now working again.

YOUR 206 IN DETAIL
112
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.
26-05-2003

26-05-2003
YOUR 206 IN DETAIL113
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.

26-05-2003
PRACTICAL INFORMATION143
TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1 000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight approachesthe maximum permitted withoutexceeding it. Cooling: Towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to thecoolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible.
Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pres-sures. Braking: Towing increases the
braking distance. Lights: Check the electrical signalling
on the trailer.Side wind: Take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.