PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owners Manual
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CHECKS
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CHECKS
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e s y s t e m , t h e
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s .
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT
or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i i c a t i o n s .
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as im-
p o r t a n t a s t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g a n d
t h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m , P E U G E O T
s e l e c t s a n d o f f e r s q u i t e s p e c i i c
products.
To prevent damage to the electri-
c a l u n i t s , a v o i d w a s h i n g t h e e n -
gine.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
I f y o u s h o u l d r u n o u t o f f u e l , i t i s n e c e s -
sary to re-prime the circuit:
- i l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t i v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- squeeze and release the manual r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n t i l f u e l
appears in the transparent pipe
u n d e r t h e b o n n e t ,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
o f d r i v i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r f o r v e h i c l e s
w h i c h a r e u s e d i n t o w n , o v e r s h o r t
distances.
It may be necessary to check the
t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n b e t w e e n
services.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
i n g t h e d i s c w e a r s t a t u s , c o n t a c t a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e i l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e s e r v i c i n g s c h e d u l e .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e i l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g -
ularly. If you drive in dusty condi-
tions, change them twice as often.
Manual gearbox
This does not require an oil change.
C h e c k t h e l e v e l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
To check the main levels and cer-
tain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of
the servicing booklet which corre-
spond to your vehicle's engine.
Battery
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t
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tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
T h e w h e e l i s l o c a t e d o u t s i d e t h e
v e h i c l e , u n d e r t h e b o o t , s u p p o r t e d b y
a metal carrier.
- R e m o v e t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 ,
secured on the rear right inner
panel of the boot .
- U s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 , s l a c k e n
t h e s p a r e w h e e l c a r r i e r r e t a i n i n g
b o l t , l o c a t e d inside the boot
under the carpet .
- Lift the carrier to release the h o o k r e a r w a r d s , t h e n l o w e r i t .
- Remove the jack storage box 2
l o c a t e d i n t h e s p a r e w h e e l .
CHANGING A WHEEL
Removing a wheel
- C h o c k t h e r e a r o f t h e w h e e l d i a g o n a l l y o p p o s i t e t h e w h e e l
t o b e c h a n g e d , u s i n g t h e j a c k
storage box.
- R e m o v e t h e w h e e l t r i m u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e , b y p u l l i n g a t t h e
valve passage hole.
- S l a c k e n t h e w h e e l b o l t s .
- Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame E that
i s c l o s e s t t o t h e w h e e l t o b e
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k , c o m p l e t e l y u n s c r e w t h e b o l t s a n d r e m o v e
t h e w h e e l .
Parking the vehicle
- I f p o s s i b l e , p a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n
l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n - s l i p p e r y
ground.
- A p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e , e n g a g e i r s t o r r e v e r s e g e a r ( p o s i t i o n P
for the automatic gearbox).
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y , a l w a y s c h a n g e a w h e e l :
- o n l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n s l i p p e r y g r o u n d ,
- w i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d ,
- w i t h i r s t o r r e v e r s e g e a r e n g a g e d ,
- w i t h t h e v e h i c l e c h o c k e d u s i n g t h e j a c k s t o r a g e b o x ,
- never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack (use an axle stand).
After changing the wheel
- Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare tyre checked as soon as possible by a PEUGEOT dealer.
- Have the punctured tyre repaired and replace it on the vehicl e as soon as possible.
- T h e s p a c e - s a v e r s p a r e w h e e l m u s t o n l y b e u s e d temporarily:
- i n l a t i o n p r e s s u r e : 4 . 2 b a r s ( 6 0 p . s . i . ) ,
- maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELSFitting the spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a
s t e e l s p a r e w h e e l , w h e n i t t i n g i t , i t i s
normal t o n o t i c e t h a t t h e b o l t w a s h -
e r s d o n o t c o m e i n t o c o n t a c t w i t h t h e
r i m . T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s s e c u r e d b y
the cone shape of each bolt. Wheel anti-theft bolts
I f y o u r w h e e l s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n t i - t h e f t
b o l t s ( o n e p e r w h e e l ) , t h e c h r o m e -
plated trim cap and then the plastic
c o v e r o n t h e w h e e l m u s t b e r e m o v e d ,
using the
yellow tool (located in the
b o x i x e d t o t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e o f t h e
b o o t ) , b e f o r e s l a c k e n i n g t h e b o l t u s -
ing the anti-theft socket (located in
t h e g l o v e b o x ) a n d t h e w h e e l b r a c e ,
located in the boot rear right inner
panel.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
a n t i - t h e f t s o c k e t . T h i s w i l l e n a b l e y o u
to obtain a duplicate anti-theft socket
from a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fitting snow tyres
I f y o u i t s n o w t y r e s t h a t a r e m o u n t e d
o n s t e e l r i m s o n t o y o u r v e h i c l e , i t i s
essential
that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer.
Bolt covers
A l l o y w h e e l b o l t s a r e c o v e r e d b y
chrome trims.
U s e t h e y e l l o w t o o l 4 to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4 is located on the rear right
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CHANGING A WHEEL
C h a n g i n g a w h e e l i s i d e n t i c a l t o t h e
method described in the paragraph
' ' C h a n g i n g a w h e e l ' ' i n t h e s e c t i o n
' ' P r a c t i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n ' ' , e x c e p t t h a t
the folding shim located in the stor-
age box must be used to chock a
w h e e l .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
t h e v e h i c l e i s r e g i s t e r e d , t h e j a c k
and the jack storage box may differ
f r o m t h o s e s h o w n i n t h e p a r a g r a p h
' ' C h a n g i n g a w h e e l ' ' i n t h e s e c t i o n
''Practical information''.
T h e i l l u s t r a t i o n s o n t h i s p a g e s h o w
the alternative version. The box also contains the tool pro-
vided for removal of the bolt covers.
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Dipped headlamps H7 55W/
main beam headlamps H1 55 W
F Remove the protective cover A
for the H7 55 W bulb or B for the
H1 55 W bulb.
F Disconnect the connector(s) C.
F Press the end of the securing
clip(s) D to remove it(them).
Change the faulty bulb.
CHANGING A BULB
T o m a k e a c c e s s e a s i e r , on the right-
hand side , i r s t r e m o v e t h e s c r e e n
w a s h r e s e r v o i r i l l e r p i p e :
F a l i g n t h e n o t c h e s b y t u r n i n g ,
F p u l l u p w a r d s .
1. Dipped beam headlamps/
main beam headlamps
2. Side lights
3. Direction indicators F
O n i t t i n g , e n s u r e t h a t t h e
direction notches are in the
correct position and that the
securing clip(s) is(are) secured
correctly.
F Reconnect the connector.
F R e p l a c e t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r ( s ) ,
t h e n t h e s c r e e n w a s h r e s e r v o i r
i l l e r p i p e ( r i g h t - h a n d s i d e ) .
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Amber direction indicators
PY 21 W
F Turn the pin connector 3 a
q u a r t e r t u r n ( t o w a r d s t h e f r o n t o f
the vehicle) and remove it.
F Change the bulb. Amber direction indicator
side repeater WY 5 W
F
P u s h t h e r e p e a t e r f o r w a r d s a n d
release it.
F Remove the repeater and
change it.
It can be obtained from a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Side lights W 5 W
F
Turn the pin connector 2 a
quarter turn and remove it.
F Change the bulb.
H a n d l e t h e b u l b s w i t h a
dry cloth.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e i t t e d
w i t h p o l y c a r b o n g l a s s w i t h
a protective coating.
Do
not clean them using a dry or
abrasive cloth, or using deter-
gents or solvents.
U s e a s p o n g e a n d s o a p y w a t e r .
High pressure washing
W h e n u s i n g t h i s t y p e o f w a s h i n g
o n s t u b b o r n d i r t , d o n o t p e r s i s t o n
t h e h e a d l a m p s , l i g h t s a n d t h e i r
surrounds to avoid damaging their
coating and seal.
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Unclip the boot side trim.
Unclip the foam cover and reach
b e h i n d t h e c o v e r t o l o c a t e t h e w i n g
nut.
R e m o v e t h e w i n g n u t .
Release the light unit.
Press the lug A and disconnect the
connector.
Remove the foam.
Move aside the tabs B and remove
the bulb holder.
Change the faulty bulb.
W h e n r e i t t i n g , e n s u r e t h a t t h e b u l b
h o l d e r , t h e l i g h t a n d t h e f o a m c o v e r
are repositioned correctly. Third brake light 5 bulbs
W 5 W
U s i n g a 1 0 m m s p a n n e r , u n s c r e w t h e
2 nuts
A.
Release the light unit.
S q u e e z e t h e t w o t a b s B to release
the bulb holder.
Change the faulty bulb.
Rear lights
1.
Direction indicators P21 W.
2. Reversing lights P21 W.
3. Brake lights/side lights
P21/5 W.
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Front fog lamps H1 55 W
P r e s s u n d e r t h e a c c e s s l a p t o r e-
lease it.
O p e n t h e l a p .
Turn the cover to remove it.
Disconnect the bulb.
P r e s s t h e t w o e n d s o f t h e s e c u r i n g
clip to release the bulb. Rear fog lamp P21 W
Unclip the lamp and release the as-
sembly.
Turn the pin connector a quarter turn
and remove it.
Change the bulb.
Number plate lights W 5 W
I n s e r t a t h i n s c r e w d r i v e r i n t o o n e o f t h e
outer holes of the transparent cover.
P u s h i t o u t w a r d s t o u n c l i p i t .
Remove the transparent cover.
Change the faulty bulb.
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CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under
the fascia and in the engine compart-
ment.
Correct Incorrect
Pliers A
Fascia fuse box
U n s c r e w t h e c a t c h a q u a r t e r t u r n u s
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ing a coin then remove the cover to
gain access to the fuses.
The spare fuses and the pliers A are
i t t e d i n s i d e o f t h e f a s c i a f u s e b o x
lid. R e m o v i n g a n d i t t i n g a f u s e
B e f o r e c h a n g i n g a f u s e , t h e c a u s e o f t h e f a u l t m u s t b e f o u n
d a n d r e m e d i e d . T h e
fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box.
Use the pliers A.
Always replace a faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating .