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KEYS The keys enable you to switch on the ignition, independently operatethe locks on the front doors andthe tailgate (saloon) as well asoperating the passenger air bagdisarming switch and the fuelfiller flap. Central locking
From the driver's door, you can lock and unlock the doors andthe boot. If one of the doors, theboot (206 SW) or the rear screen(206 SW) is open, the centrallocking will not work.Remote control Press button
Ato remotely lock
the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Press button Bto remotely
unlock the vehicle.This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds.
206 SW: press and hold button B
to unlock the vehicle and open the rear screen. Key in ignition If you leave the key in the igni- tion, a buzzer reminds you of this
when opening the driver's door. Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle, when you have left it locked in a car park: press button A, the courtesy
lights will switch on and the indicator lights flash for a fewseconds. STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
STOP position:
The ignition is off.1
st
notch, Accessories posi-
tion: the ignition is off but the
accessories can be used.2 nd
notch, Running position:
the ignition is on.Starting position:
Operates the starter. Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steering
if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter,
to make starting easier.
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KEYS The keys enable you to switch on the ignition, independently operatethe locks on the front doors andthe tailgate (saloon) as well asoperating the passenger air bagdisarming switch and the fuelfiller flap. Central locking
From the driver's door, you can lock and unlock the doors andthe boot. If one of the doors, theboot (206 SW) or the rear screen(206 SW) is open, the centrallocking will not work.Remote control Press button
Ato remotely lock
the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Press button Bto remotely
unlock the vehicle.This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds.
206 SW: press and hold button B
to unlock the vehicle and open the rear screen. Key in ignition If you leave the key in the igni- tion, a buzzer reminds you of this
when opening the driver's door. Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle, when you have left it locked in a car park: press button A, the courtesy
lights will switch on and the indicator lights flash for a fewseconds. STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
STOP position:
The ignition is off.1
st
notch, Accessories posi-
tion: the ignition is off but the
accessories can be used.2 nd
notch, Running position:
the ignition is on.Starting position:
Operates the starter. Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steering
if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter,
to make starting easier.
Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-facingchild seat onthe front pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
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Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengineDo 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 operating the
starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger airbag* Insert the ignition key into switch 1and turn it to:
Ð the ONposition; the passenger
air bag is armed.
Ð the OFFposition; the passen-
ger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2 nd
notch of
the ignition), illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied byan audible signal and the mes-sage "Passenger air bag deac-
tivated" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the pas-senger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-facingchild seat onthe front pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
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Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengineDo 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 operating the
starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger airbag* Insert the ignition key into switch 1and turn it to:
Ð the ONposition; the passenger
air bag is armed.
Ð the OFFposition; the passen-
ger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2 nd
notch of
the ignition), illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied byan audible signal and the mes-sage "Passenger air bag deac-
tivated" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the pas-senger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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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.
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.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT deal-
er. Air filter and passenger compartment filter Have the filter elements replaced regu-
larly. If you drive in dusty conditions,
change them twice as often .
Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles which are used in town, overshort distances. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads, even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from compo-
nents as important as the powersteering and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL) If you should run out of fuel, it is neces- sary to re-prime the circuit: 1.4 litre HDI engine
Ð fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel,
Ð operate the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears in the transparent pipe under the bonnet,
Ð operate the starter until the engine starts.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT deal-
er. Air filter and passenger compartment filter Have the filter elements replaced regu-
larly. If you drive in dusty conditions,
change them twice as often .
Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles which are used in town, overshort distances. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads, even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from compo-
nents as important as the powersteering and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL) If you should run out of fuel, it is neces- sary to re-prime the circuit: 1.4 litre HDI engine
Ð fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel,
Ð operate the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears in the transparent pipe under the bonnet,
Ð operate the starter until the engine starts.
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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
Ð Disconnect the battery,
Ð Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
Ð Reconnect starting with the negative (Ð) terminal,
Ð Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered withsulphate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
Ð Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
Ð Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (Ð) terminal of the slave battery,
Ð Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery,
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
Ð Before disconnecting the battery, you must wait for 2 minutes after switching off the ignition.
Ð Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
Ð Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
Ð Close the windows and sunroof before disconnecting the battery. If they do not operate normally following reconnection of the battery, they must be reintialised (see sections "Electric windows - Safety auto-reverse" and"Sunroof - Safety auto-reverse".
Ð After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. Ifslight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not to be used for a period of more than one month.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION After the engine has stopped, with the key in the accessories position,
certain functions (windscreen wiper,electric windows, courtesy lights,audio equipment etc.) can only beused for thirty minutes, to prevent
discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message "Economy mode active"
appears on the multifunction displayand the active functions are put on
standby.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from starting.
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