2008 Peugeot 206 SW steering
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FAMILIARISATION
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INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. S t e e r i n g w h e e l a u d i o e q u i p m e n t
control.
3. W i p e r s / w a s h - w i p e / t r i p c o m p u t e r
stalk.
4. Central adjustable and closing
vents.
5. H a z a r d w a r n i n g l i g h t s s w i t c h .
Central locking button.
6. Multifunction display.
7. Passenger air bag.
8. Glove box.
9. R e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s c o n t r o l .
10. Heated seats control
(according to country).
11. F r o n t e l e c t r i c w i n d o w c o n t r o l s .
12. Exterior mirrors control.
13. Lighter.
14. Front ashtray.
15. Heating/air conditioning controls.
16. Audio RD3.
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FAMILIARISATION
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SITTING COMFORTABLY
Front seat belts adjustment
2. Height adjustment.
: 86 Steering wheel adjustment
1.
Unlocking.
2. Height adjustment.
3. Locking.
: 70
1. Fastening.
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LAYOUT
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HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e l o a d i n y o u r v e h i c l e ,
it is recommended that the headlamp
beam is adjusted.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
2. 5 people + maximum
authorised load.
3. Driver + maximum
authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y , l o w e r t h e h a n d l e t o
u n l o c k t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l .
Adjust to the desired height and
lift the handle to lock the steering
w h e e l .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of
t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l .
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SAFETY
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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
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ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
-
l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SAFETY
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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
-
ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
-
l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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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
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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.