light PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owner's Manual
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VISIBILITY
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"Follow me home" lighting
W h e n y o u l e a v e y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e
side lights and dipped headlamps
can be left on for approximately
30 seconds.
To do this:
- place the key in the STOP
p o s i t i o n ,
- place the lights stalk in the 0 p o s i t i o n ,
- l a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
- get out of the vehicle and lock it.AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON
OF LIGHTS
The side lights and dipped beam
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h o n a u t o m a t i c a l -
l y i f t h e l i g h t i s p o o r a n d w h e n t h e
w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s o p e r a t e c o n t i n u -
o u s l y a n d s w i t c h o f f w h e n t h e l i g h t
b e c o m e s b r i g h t e n o u g h o r t h e w i n d -
s c r e e n w i p e r s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f .
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect suf-
i c i e n t l i g h t , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t
come on automatically. If neces-
sary, the dipped headlamps must
be switched on manually.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e w h e n t h e v e -
hicle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
- Place the key in the accessories p o s i t i o n ( 1 s t n o t c h ) ,
- Place the lights stalk in the AUTO/0 p o s i t i o n ,
- Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the wind-
screen, behind the interior mirror.
It is used for automatic switching
on of the lights. Operating check
I n g o o d o r r a i n y w e a t h e r ,
b o t h d a y a n d n i g h t , t h e
front fog lamps and the
rear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited.
D o n o t f o r g e t t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f
w h e n t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
Direction indicators
( l a s h e r s ) Left: d o w n w a r d s .
Right: u p w a r d s . Disarming
The disarmed function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
When the driver uses the manual
l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s , t h e f u n c t i o n i s t e m
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porarily disarmed.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the lights come
on accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Activation
The activated function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
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VISIBILITY
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"Follow me home" lighting
W h e n y o u l e a v e y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e
side lights and dipped headlamps
can be left on for approximately
30 seconds.
To do this:
- place the key in the STOP
p o s i t i o n ,
- place the lights stalk in the 0 p o s i t i o n ,
- l a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
- get out of the vehicle and lock it.AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON
OF LIGHTS
The side lights and dipped beam
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h o n a u t o m a t i c a l -
l y i f t h e l i g h t i s p o o r a n d w h e n t h e
w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s o p e r a t e c o n t i n u -
o u s l y a n d s w i t c h o f f w h e n t h e l i g h t
b e c o m e s b r i g h t e n o u g h o r t h e w i n d -
s c r e e n w i p e r s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f .
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect suf-
i c i e n t l i g h t , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t
come on automatically. If neces-
sary, the dipped headlamps must
be switched on manually.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e w h e n t h e v e -
hicle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
- Place the key in the accessories p o s i t i o n ( 1 s t n o t c h ) ,
- Place the lights stalk in the AUTO/0 p o s i t i o n ,
- Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the wind-
screen, behind the interior mirror.
It is used for automatic switching
on of the lights. Operating check
I n g o o d o r r a i n y w e a t h e r ,
b o t h d a y a n d n i g h t , t h e
front fog lamps and the
rear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited.
D o n o t f o r g e t t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f
w h e n t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
Direction indicators
( l a s h e r s ) Left: d o w n w a r d s .
Right: u p w a r d s . Disarming
The disarmed function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
When the driver uses the manual
l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s , t h e f u n c t i o n i s t e m
-
porarily disarmed.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the lights come
on accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Activation
The activated function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
2. Passenger's electric window
switch.
REAR QUARTER LIGHTS
(3 DOOR)
T o p a r t i a l l y o p e n t h e r e a r w i n d o w s ,
t i l t l e v e r t h e n p u s h t h e w i n d o w . A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e k e y
f r o m t h e i g n i t i o n w h e n
l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e , e v e n
for a short time.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d w h e n
o p e r a t i n g t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s ,
you must reverse the movement
o f t h e w i n d o w . T o d o t h i s , p r e s s
the control concerned.
When the driver operates the pas-
s e n g e r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w c o n t r o l s ,
he must ensure that no one is pre-
v e n t i n g c o r r e c t c l o s i n g o f t h e w i n -
d o w s .
The driver must ensure that pas-
s e n g e r s u s e t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s
correctly.
B e a w a r e o f c h i l d r e n w h e n o p e r a t -
i n g t h e w i n d o w s .
T h i s s w i t c h e n a b l e s t h e r e a r w i n d o w s
t o b e l o c k e d w h a t e v e r t h e i r p o s i t i o n .
A 1st press activates the control (the
indicator light on the button comes
on) and a 2nd press deactivates it
(the indicator light on the button goes
out).
Temporary disarming of the
rear windows (child safety)
1. Driver's electric window switch
- Manual operation:
P r e s s o r p u l l s w i t c h 1 gently. The
w i n d o w s t o p s a s s o o n a s t h e
s w i t c h i s r e l e a s e d .
- Automatic operation:
P r e s s o r p u l l s w i t c h 1 i r m l y .
One touch completely opens or
c l o s e s t h e w i n d o w .
Automatic closing only operates
w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g a n d o n l y
o n t h e d r i v e r ' s e l e c t r i c w i n d o w . 3. Rear left electric window
switch.
4. Rear right electric window switch.
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LAYOUT
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COURTESY LIGHTS
Map-reading light (button B)
With the key in the accessories or
i g n i t i o n o n p o s i t i o n , t u r n b u t t o n B to
the left or to the right.
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
T h e a t h e r m i c w i n d s c r e e n h a s t w o
n o n - r e l e c t i v e z o n e s l o c a t e d e i t h e r
side of the base of the interior mirror.
T h e y a r e i n t e n d e d f o r a f i x i n g t o l l
cards and/or car park tickets.
SUN VISOR
T h e s u n v i s o r s a r e i t t e d w i t h a v a n i t y
m i r r o r , w i t h a c o n c e a l i n g l a p o n t h e
driver’s side.
Permanently off
P e r m a n e n t l y o n w h e n t h e
key is in the accessories po-
s i t i o n o r w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n .
Front courtesy light (button A)
I n t h i s p o s i t i o n , i t c o m e s o n
for about 30 seconds:
- o n u n l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
- w h e n o p e n i n g a d o o r ,
- w h e n o p e n i n g t h e t a i l g a t e a n d t h e r e a r s c r e e n ( 2 0 6 S W ) ,
- o n s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
I t s w i t c h e s o f f o n l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e . T h e c o u r t e s y l i g h t l a s h e s w h i l e d r i v i n g i f
a door or the boot is not closed correctly.
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GLOVE BOX
T o o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x , l i f t t h e h a n d l e .
T h e l i g h t c o m e s o n w h e n t h e c o v e r
is opened.
1. Handbook pack storage.
2. Can holder.
3. Pen holder.
4. Spectacles storage.
5. Map storage.
6. Coin storage.
FRONT ASHTRAY
T o e m p t y , c l o s e t h e c o v e r .
Pull the lug and release the ashtray
u p w a r d s .
LIGHTER
P r e s s a n d w a i t a f e w m o m e n t s u n t i l i t
springs out automatically.
I t i s s u p p l i e d w i t h p o w e r w i t h t h e i g n i -
tion key in the accessories position
(1st notch).
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DRIVING
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'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM' AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
The four speed automatic gearbox
o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n t h e c o m f o r t
of integral automatic operation ,
enhanced by a sport and a snow pro-
g r a m m e , o r manual gear changing .
Gear selection gate
F Move the lever in the gate to
select a position.
The indicator light corresponding to the position selected appears
on the instrument panel screen.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and
to start the engine , w i t h t h e h a n d-
brake on or off.
R everse: to reverse (select this
p o s i t i o n w i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y ,
engine at idle).
N eutral: to start the engine and to
park , w i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e o n .
If position N is inadvertently engaged
w h i l e d r i v i n g , a l l o w t h e e n g i n e t o r e -
turn to idle before engaging position D
to accelerate.
D rive: for driving in automatic mode.
Manual: for selection of gears.
S : sport programme.
T : s n o w p r o g r a m m e . Moving Off
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t o m o v e o f f
from position
P:
F it is essential to press the
brake pedal to exit position P ,
F select position R , D or M , t h e n
gradually release the pressure
o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l ; t h e v e h i c l e
moves off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
F r e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e , w i t h y o u r
f o o t o n t h e b r a k e ,
F select position R , D or M , t h e n
gradually release the pressure
o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l ; t h e v e h i c l e
moves off immediately.
Starting the engine
F w i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e o n , s e l e c t
position P or N i n t h e g a t e ,
F turn the ignition key to the Start
position. WARNING
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s n o t
a p p l i e d , i f p o s i t i o n
R , D or M is se-
l e c t e d , t h e v e h i c l e m o v e s e v e n w i t h -
out the accelerator being pressed.
F o r t h i s r e a s o n , do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
When maintenance operations need
t o b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
n i n g , a p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e a n d s e l e c t
position P.
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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
-
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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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS) AND
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE
DISTRIBUTION (EBFD)
T h e A B S , i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e
e l e c t r o n i c b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n ,
increases the stability and manoeu-
v r a b i l i t y o f y o u r v e h i c l e o n b r a k i n g ,
in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
W h e n c h a n g i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d
r i m s ) , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e s e a r e a p -
proved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
i n t o o p e r a t i o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n
t h e r e i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
I n a n e m e r g e n c y , t h i s s y s t e m e n a -
bles the optimum braking pressure to
b e r e a c h e d m o r e q u i c k l y , t h u s r e d u c -
ing the stopping distance.
I t i s t r i g g e r e d b y t h e s p e e d a t w h i c h t h e
brake pedal is activated. The effect of
this is a reduction in the resistance of
the pedal and an increase in braking
e f i c i e n c y .
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y ,
p r e s s i r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
Depending on the force of the decel-
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 a r e
s w i t c h e d o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T h e y a r e
s w i t c h e d o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y o n a c c e l -
eration.
W h e n 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 b u z z e r a n d a m e s s a g e , i t
indicates that there is a mal-
f u n c t i o n o f t h e A B S , w h i c h c a n c a u s e
a l o s s o f c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n
braking. W h e n t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t
c o m e s o n , c o n n e c t e d t o t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by a buzzer and a
m e s s a g e , i t i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e r e i s a
malfunction of the electronic brake
f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n , w h i c h c a n c a u s e
a l o s s o f c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n
braking.
Stop immediately.
I n b o t h c a s e s , c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T
dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations
of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y i r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In exceptional conditions (starting a
v e h i c l e w h i c h i s b o g g e d d o w n , s t u c k
i n s n o w , o n s o f t g r o u n d ) , i t m a y b e
advisable to disarm the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s , s o t h a t t h e w h e e l s c a n
move freely and regain grip.
F Press the "ESP OFF" s w i t c h ,
l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l
to the right. Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems
offer exceptional safety
i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g , b u t t h i s
should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
d a t i o n s r e g a r d i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s
a n d r i m s ) , t h e b r a k i n g c o m p o -
n e n t s , t h e e l e c t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s
and the PEUGEOT assembly and
operation procedures.
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s y s t e m
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems T h e s w i t c h l i g h t s u p a n d t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n , a c
-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display:
the ASR and ESP systems are dis-
armed.
These are triggered again :
F automatically if the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o f f ,
F m a n u a l l y b y p r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h
again. When a malfunction of the
s y s t e m s o c c u r s , t h e s w i t c h
l i g h t l a s h e s a n d t h e w a r n i n g
light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s i f
the ASR or ESP is activated.
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e A S R a n d
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e .
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
p r e v e n t t h e w h e e l s s k i d d i n g , b y a c t
-
i n g o n t h e b r a k e s o f t h e d r i v e w h e e l s
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
I f t h e r e i s a v a r i a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e t r a -
j e c t o r y f o l l o w e d b y t h e v e h i c l e a n d
t h a t r e q u i r e d b y t h e d r i v e r , t h e E S P
system automatically acts on the en-
gine and the brake of one or more
w h e e l s , i n o r d e r t o p u t t h e v e h i c l e
b a c k o n c o u r s e , w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s o f
t h e l a w s o f p h y s i c s .