2008 PEUGEOT 206 instrument panel
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DRIVING
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m -
panied by the message "Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function
d i s p l a y , b y a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
S p o r t a n d S n o w w a r n i n g l i g h t s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
a t e s i n d o w n g r a d e m o d e ( l o c k e d i n
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
t i a l k n o c k w h e n c h a n g i n g f r o m P to
R and from N to R ( t h i s w i l l n o t c a u s e
any damage to the gearbox).
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ,
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P , i t w i l l
be impossible to change
to another position.
I n p a r t i c u l a r , d o n o t f o r c e t h e l e v e r
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
i n g d r i v e n , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d o f t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e
is still on or has not been properly re-
leased.
W h e n p a r k i n g o n a s l o p e ,
d i r e c t y o u r w h e e l s t o i m -
mobilise them against the
p a v e m e n t , p u l l t h e h a n d -
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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DRIVING
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SPEED LIMITER
T h i s s p e e d l i m i t e r , o f t h e n e w g e n e r -
a t i o n , h a s a d i s p l a y o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel to indicate the programmed
speed.
It prevents exceeding of the vehicle
speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed is
r e a c h e d , p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
pedal no longer has any effect.
T h e l i m i t e r o p e r a t e s w i t h a p r o -
grammed speed of at least 18 mph
a p p r o x . ( 3 0 k m / h ) ; i t r e m a i n s a c t i v e
regardless of any action on the brake
and clutch pedals.
The operating actions must be
carried out:
- when stationary, with the
engine running,
or
- with the vehicle moving. The indicator light on the in-
strument panel comes on at
the same time.
Instrument panel display
When the speed limiter function is
a c t i v e , p r e s s i n g t h i s b u t t o n d i s p l a y s
the distance recorders.
A f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s o r w h e n t h i s b u t
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t o n i s p r e s s e d a g a i n , t h e d i s p l a y r e -
turns to the speed limiter function.
Selecting the function
F Place the dial 1 in the LIMIT
position. The limiter is not yet
a c t i v e . B y d e f a u l t , t h e d i s p l a y
indicates: Storing a speed
A s p e e d c a n b e s t o r e d w i t h o u t a c t i
-
vating the limiter.
Press buttons 2 and 3 b r i e l y t o d e -
crease or increase by 1 mph (1 km/h).
An extended press decreases or
increases by 5 mph (5 km/h).
A maintained press decreases or
increases the programmed speed in
steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Activating/deactivating the limiter
Pressing button 4 once activates the
l i m i t e r , p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n a g a i n d e -
activates it.
W h e n t h e l i m i t e r i s a c t i v e , t h e d i s p l a y
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
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DRIVING
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CRUISE CONTROL
T h i s c r u i s e c o n t r o l , o f t h e n e w g e n e r -
a t i o n , h a s a d i s p l a y o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel to indicate the memorised ref-
erence speed.
It enables the vehicle to maintain a
steady speed programmed by the
driver.
In order for it to be memorised or ac-
t i v a t e d , t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d m u s t b e
greater than 24 mph approx. (40 km/h)
w i t h a t l e a s t f o u r t h g e a r e n g a g e d f o r
v e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
O n v e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x , t h e l e v e r m u s t b e i n p o s i t i o n D
at a speed greater than 24 mph approx.
( 4 0 k m / h ) , o r i n a t l e a s t s e c o n d g e a r i n
sequential mode.
The indicator light on the in-
strument panel comes on at
the same time.
Instrument panel display
When the cruise control function is ac-
t i v a t e d , p r e s s i n g t h i s b u t t o n e n a b l e s
you to display the distance recorders.
A f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s o r w h e n t h i s b u t
-
t o n i s p r e s s e d a g a i n , t h e d i s p l a y r e -
turns to the cruise control function.
Selecting the function
F P l a c e s w i t c h 1 in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
not yet active and no speed has
been memorised. The display
indicates in succession: First activation/memorising a
reference speed
As soon as you reach the chosen
s p e e d , p r e s s b u t t o n
2 or 3. This
memorises the speed and the display
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
Note: It is possible to accelerate and
drive momentarily at a speed greater
than the memorised speed. The value
m e m o r i s e d l a s h e s . W h e n t h e a c c e l -
e r a t o r p e d a l i s r e l e a s e d , t h e v e h i c l e
returns to the memorised speed.
Cancelling the cruise control
I f y o u w i s h t o c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l :
F Press button 4 or the brake or
clutch pedal.
The display indicates (e.g. at 70 mph
(110 km/h)):
The indicator light on the instrument
p a n e l s w i t c h e s o f f .
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SAFETY
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SIDE AIR BAGS AND
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The triggering of these air bags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , p e r p e n -
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
o f t h e v e h i c l e , o n a h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e
and from the outside of the vehicle
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e . T h e s i d e a i r b a g
i n l a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side air bags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
w h i c h t h e f r o n t s i d e a i r b a g s o f f e r t h e
front passengers. If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
air bag is reactivated.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u-
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact.
Disarming (check)
The curtain air bags are incorporated
in the headlining.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n l a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
w i n d o w s . I t t h e r e f o r e l i m i t s t h e r i s k o f
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
h i c l e o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r , t h e
air bag may not be triggered. The air
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
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
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n l a t e .
F With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the passenger
a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g s w i t c h 1 , t u r n
it to the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e n
remove the key keeping the
s w i t c h i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
In the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e p a s s e n -
g e r a i r b a g w i l l n o t b e t r i g g e r e d i n t h e
event of an impact.
A s s o o n a s t h e c h i l d s e a t i s r e m o v e d ,
t u r n t h e a i r b a g s w i t c h t o t h e "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. Air bags malfunction
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SAFETY
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SIDE AIR BAGS AND
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The triggering of these air bags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , p e r p e n -
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
o f t h e v e h i c l e , o n a h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e
and from the outside of the vehicle
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e . T h e s i d e a i r b a g
i n l a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side air bags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
w h i c h t h e f r o n t s i d e a i r b a g s o f f e r t h e
front passengers. If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
air bag is reactivated.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u-
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact.
Disarming (check)
The curtain air bags are incorporated
in the headlining.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n l a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
w i n d o w s . I t t h e r e f o r e l i m i t s t h e r i s k o f
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
h i c l e o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r , t h e
air bag may not be triggered. The air
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
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
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n l a t e .
F With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the passenger
a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g s w i t c h 1 , t u r n
it to the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e n
remove the key keeping the
s w i t c h i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
In the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e p a s s e n -
g e r a i r b a g w i l l n o t b e t r i g g e r e d i n t h e
event of an impact.
A s s o o n a s t h e c h i l d s e a t i s r e m o v e d ,
t u r n t h e a i r b a g s w i t c h t o t h e "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. Air bags malfunction
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CHECKS
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
the dipstick:
A = maximum
N e v e r i l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , t h e u s e
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
l o n g e d c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s k i n . E m p t y
the used oil into the containers intend-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
n e t w o r k .
Brake fluid level:
T h e b r a k e l u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a c -
cording to the manufacturer's servic-
ing schedule.
U s e l u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l i l D O T 4
standards.
Note: b r a k e l u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact
w i t h t h e s k i n . Used oil
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e l u i d
or coolant into drains or onto the
ground.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments. Cooling system
U s e t h e l u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m
-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can ope-
r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
p r e s s u r i s e d , w a i t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y t w o t u r n s t o r e -
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
h a s d r o p p e d , r e m o v e t h e c a p a n d
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a
p a r t i c l e i l t e r , t h e e n g i n e f a n m a y
operate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the en-
gine is cold. Power steering reservoir
F
O p e n t h e r e s e r v o i r , w i t h t h e
engine at ambient temperature.
T h e l e v e l s h o u l d a l w a y s b e
above the MIN. mark and close
to the MAX. mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
s a f e t y , w e w o u l d a d v i s e t h a t y o u u s e
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
f r e e z i n g , t h i s l u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
u p o r r e p l a c e d w i t h w a t e r .
Oil level
F
Check the level regularly and
t o p u p b e t w e e n c h a n g e s . T h e
maximum consumption is 0.5 l
per 600 miles (1 000 km).
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e o i l l e v e l g a u g e
on the instrument panel or the dip-
stick.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
1 15 A Alarm siren
4 20 A M u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y - B o o t l i g h t i n g - A u d i o e q u i p m e n t - S t e e r i n g w h e e l c o n t r o l s - T r a i l e r
5 15 A Automatic gearbox diagnostics
6 10 A C o o l a n t l e v e l - A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x - A u d i o e q u i p m e n t - S t e e r i n g w h e e l a n g l e s e n s o r ( E S P )
7 15 A Driving school accessory - Alarm
9 30 A R e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s
10 40 A Rear screen and mirror demisting
11 15 A R e a r w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r
12 30 A F r o n t e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s - S u n r o o f
14 10 A E n g i n e f u s e b o x - A i r b a g s - S t e e r i n g w h e e l c o n t r o l s - R a i n s e n s o r
15 15 A Instrument panel - Multifunction display - Air conditioni ng - Audio equipment
16 30 A L o c k i n g / u n l o c k i n g c o n t r o l s f o r d o o r s , b o n n e t a n d b o o t - D e a d l o c k i n g c o n t r o l s
20 10 A Right-hand brake light
21 15 A Left-hand brake light - 3rd brake light
22 20 A Front courtesy light - Map reader - Glove box lighting - L ighter
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