2008 Peugeot 206 SW warning light
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FAMILIARISATION
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MONITORING
Instrument panel
A. W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e f u e l
gauge needle should rise.
B. W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , i t s
a s s o c i a t e d l o w l e v e l w a r n i n g
l i g h t s h o u l d s w i t c h o f f .
C. W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e o i l
level indicator should display
b e t w e e n o n e a n d s i x s q u a r e s f o r
a f e w s e c o n d s .
I f t h e l e v e l s a r e n o t c o r r e c t , t o p u p
the corresponding level. : 17, 24 Warning lights
1.
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e
o r a n g e a n d r e d w a r n i n g l i g h t s
come on.
2. W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g ,
t h e s e w a r n i n g l i g h t s s h o u l d
s w i t c h o f f .
I f w a r n i n g l i g h t s r e m a i n o n , r e f e r t o
the page concerned. : 19 Controls
Lighting of the indicator light indica-
tes the status of the corresponding
function.
A.
Deactivation of the rear electric
w i n d o w s .
: 68
B. Deactivation of the ESP and
ASR systems.
: 82
C. Central Locking/Unlocking.
: 60
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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WARNING LIGHTS
A p e r m a n e n t l y l i t w a r n i n g l i g h t o r o n e l a s h i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i c a t e s a n o p e r a t i n g f a u l t o f t h e u n i t
concerned.
The illumination of certain warning lights may be accom panied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. Do not ignore this warning: consult a P EUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately, where it is safe to
do so.
Central (STOP)
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t s :
- engine oil pressure and t e m p e r a t u r e ,
- h a n d b r a k e ,
- l o w b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ,
- electronic brake force distribution fault.
Linked to the coolant temperature in-
dicator.
Y o u m u s t s t o p i f t h e l i g h t l a s h e s
with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i n d i c a t e s o n e o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- i n s u f i c i e n t o i l p r e s s u r e ,
- a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the level.
- a n o i l t e m p e r a t u r e w h i c h i s t o o h i g h . T h e w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T o l o w e r t h e o i l
t e m p e r a t u r e , r e d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution fault
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
T h i s i n d i c a t e s o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- that the handbrake is applied or n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d ,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s
o n e v e n w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s
released).
- a fault in the Electronic Brake F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n , i f l i t a t t h e
s a m e t i m e a s t h e A B S w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Battery charge warning
light
This indicates one of the fol-
l o w i n g :
- faulty operation of the charging c i r c u i t ,
- s l a c k b a t t e r y o r s t a r t e r t e r m i n a l s ,
- a c u t o r s l a c k a l t e r n a t o r b e l t ,
- an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Emission control
system warning light
(according to model)
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
I f i t c o m e s o n w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a t e s i n c o r r e c t o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e i n j e c t i o n , i g n i t i o n o r e m i s s i o n
control system.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s , t h e r e
is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter on petrol engines.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
goes out before starting the engine.
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e n o u g h ,
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n f o r l e s s
than one second. You can start the
e n g i n e w i t h o u t w a i t i n g .
Low fuel level
warning light
W h e n t h i s l i g h t i r s t c o -
m e s o n , y o u h a v e e n o u g h f u e l t o d r i v e
at least 30 miles (50 km). The tank ca-
pacity is approximately 50 litres.
Speed limiter/cruise
control indicator light
T h i s c o m e s o n w h e n t h e
speed limiter or cruise control
is activated.
Dynamic stability
control system (ESP/
ASR) warning light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d w h e n
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g , i t c o m e s o n i f
the system is activated.
It lights permanently accompanied by
a message on the multifunction dis-
p l a y w h e n t h e s y s t e m i s d i s a r m e d .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s l i t w i t h
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d w h e n t h e v e -
h i c l e i s m o v i n g , c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T
dealer. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s o n o r c o -
m e s o n a b o v e 8 m p h ( 1 2 k m / h ) , t h i s
indicates an ABS malfunction.
H o w e v e r , t h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n -
tional servo-assisted braking.
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 c -
companied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction dis-
p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a f a u l t i n t h e A B S s y s -
tem.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , t h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n i f t h e
driver has not fastened his seat belt.
A b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , t h e w a r -
n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s f o r a b o u t t w o m i n u -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y . T h i s w a r n i n g
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
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 c c o m -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r
air bag is disarmed.
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s l i t a s l o n g a s
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
A l w a y s c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r i f
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s .
Air bags warning light
T h e l i g h t w i l l c o m e o n f o r a
f e w s e c o n d s w h e n t h e i g n i -
t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , 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 c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and a message on
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (B) , t h e
temperature is too high. The
central STOP w a r n i n g l i g h t
l a s h e s .
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a
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tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (D) , t h e
temperature is too high.
T o l o w e r t h e o i l t e m p e r a t u r e ,
reduce your speed.
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , t h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n i f t h e
driver has not fastened his seat belt.
A b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , t h e w a r -
n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s f o r a b o u t t w o m i n u -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y . T h i s w a r n i n g
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
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 c c o m -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r
air bag is disarmed.
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s l i t a s l o n g a s
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
A l w a y s c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r i f
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s .
Air bags warning light
T h e l i g h t w i l l c o m e o n f o r a
f e w s e c o n d s w h e n t h e i g n i -
t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , 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 c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and a message on
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (B) , t h e
temperature is too high. The
central STOP w a r n i n g l i g h t
l a s h e s .
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a
-
tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (D) , t h e
temperature is too high.
T o l o w e r t h e o i l t e m p e r a t u r e ,
reduce your speed.
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TOTAL DISTANCE
RECORDER
Pressing button 1 alternates be-
t w e e n :
- t h e t o t a l d i s t a n c e d i s p l a y ,
- t h e t r i p d i s t a n c e d i s p l a y ,
- the speed limiter or cruise c o n t r o l d i s p l a y w h e n o n e o f
t h e s e s y s t e m s i s s e l e c t e d w i t h
the engine running.
T o r e s e t t h e t r i p r e c o r d e r t o z e r o ,
w h e n i t i s d i s p l a y e d p r e s s b u t t o n 1
until zeros appear.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
W i t h t h e l i g h t s o n , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n
to vary the intensity of the lighting of
the instruments and controls. When
the lighting reaches the minimum (or
m a x i m u m ) s e t t i n g , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n
then press it again to increase (or re-
duce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the re-
q u i r e d b r i g h t n e s s , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n .
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n , t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a -
t o r s l a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y , d e -
p e n d i n g o n t h e d e c e l e r a t i o n , t h e h a z a r d
w a r n i n g l i g h t s c o m e o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
T h e y s w i t c h o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e i r s t
time you accelerate.
I t i s a l s o p o s s i b l e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f
by pressing the button.
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ACCESS
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DOORS
Opening the doors from inside Locking/Unlocking from inside
"Door open" warning
With the engine running, you are
w a r n e d i f a d o o r i s n o t s h u t p r o p e r l y
by an audible signal and a message
or graphic on the multifunction dis-
p l a y , i n d i c a t i n g t h e d o o r i n q u e s t i o n .
When the vehicle is moving, if the
courtesy light button is in the "light-
i n g o n o p e n i n g a d o o r " p o s i t i o n , t h e
c o u r t e s y l i g h t l a s h e s .
Without central locking
T o l o c k , p r e s s b u t t o n
A. The button
locks the door in question.
The button on the driver’s door locks
the door and the tailgate.
T o u n l o c k , p u l l b u t t o n A or operate
the handle. With central locking
Press button
B to lock/unlock.
Opening the doors from outside
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ACCESS
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Without central locking
T o l o c k , t u r n t h e k e y f r o m A to C.
T o o p e n , t u r n t h e k e y f r o m A to B ,
press the handle then lift the tail-
gate.
TAILGATE RELEASE
This enables the tailgate to be un-
locked in the event of a central locking
fault:
- Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the boot from inside
t h e v e h i c l e ,
- P u l l t h e t a i l g a t e t r i m t o r e l e a s e i t ,
- Pull the opening catch 1
u p w a r d s .
"Boot open" warning
If the tailgate is not shut properly:
-
with the engine running, you
a r e w a r n e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l
and a message or graphic on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
- when the vehicle is moving,
t h e c o u r t e s y l i g h t l a s h e s i f t h e
courtesy light button is in this
position.
With central locking
Locking and unlocking of the tailgate
i s s i m u l t a n e o u s w i t h t h e d o o r s .
The lighting is activated on opening
the tailgate.