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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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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Driver's electric windowManual operation: press or pull the switch lightly.
The window stops as soon as the switch is released. Automatic operation: press or pull the switch
firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window. Automatic opening and closing only operate when the engine is running.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3. Rear left electric window.
4. Rear right electric window. ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn knob
5to the right or to the left to select the cor-
responding mirror. Move knob 5in all four directions to adjust.
Electric folding mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 5to position A. 7
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SERVICE INDICATOR This is a visual reminder of when the
next service is due. This service is tobe carried out according to the manu-facturer's servicing schedule. Operation As soon as the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the spanner sym-
bolising ''service operation'' is lit. Thetrip recorder display shows you thedistance remaining (in round figures)before the next service. Example: 4,800 miles remain before
the next service is due. When the ignition comes on and for 5 secondsthe display indicates: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the display shows the total or tripdistances. The distance remaining before the next service is less than 500 miles. Example:
400 miles remain before
the next service is due.When switching on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the symbol remains lit. This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The displayshows the total or trip distances. The service is overdue. Each time the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the symbol andthe excess distance flash. Example:
the service is overdue by
300 miles. The service should be car-
ried out very shortly. When the ignition is switched on andfor 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. Thedisplay shows the total or tripdistances.
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Resetting the service indicator
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service yourself, the reset procedure is as fol-lows:Ð Switch off the ignition.
Ð Press and hold button 1.
Ð Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a 10 second countdown.
Ð Keep button 1pressed for 10 seconds.
The display shows [= 0]and the
service symbol disappears.
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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.