PEUGEOT 206 2008 Manual Online
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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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Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four
gears:
F select position D in the gate.
T h e g e a r b o x a l w a y s s e l e c t s t h e m o s t
s u i t a b l e g e a r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o l l o w -
ing parameters:
- t h e r o a d p r o i l e ,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
a u t o - a d a p t i v e m o d e , w i t h o u t a n y a c -
tion on your part. If you take your foot off the accel-
e r a t o r s u d d e n l y , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l n o t
change to a higher gear for reasons
of safety.
Manual operation
Manual
changing of the four gears:
F select position M i n t h e g a t e ,
F push the lever to the + sign to
c h a n g e t o a h i g h e r g e a r ,
F pull the lever to the - sign to
c h a n g e t o a l o w e r g e a r .
You can change from position D
(driving in automatic mode) to posi-
tion M (driving in manual mode) at
any time.
WARNING
Never select position N w h e n t h e
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
optimise braking on a slippery sur-
face.
Notes
For immediate maximum accelera-
t i o n w i t h o u t t o u c h i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r ,
p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l d o w n a s
f a r a s i t w i l l g o ( k i c k d o w n ) . T h e g e a r -
b o x w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n
or maintain the gear selected until
maximum engine speed is reached.
W h e n t h e b r a k e i s a p p l i e d , t h e g e a r -
b o x w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n
i n o r d e r t o p r o v i d e e f i c i e n t e n g i n e
braking. Sport and snow programmes
In addition to the auto-adaptive
p r o g r a m m e , t h e r e a r e t w o s p e c i a l
programmes.
The programme is displayed on the
instrument panel screen.
Sport programme
F
Press button S once the engine
has been started.
The gearbox automatically favours
sporty driving and more dynamic
acceleration.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting
a n d d r i v e w h e n t r a c t i o n i s p o o r .
F Press button T once the engine
has been started.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note: you can return to the auto-
adaptive programme at any time.
F Press button S or T again to
s w i t c h o f f t h e p r o g r a m m e y o u
are in. Notes
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit. If they do
n o t , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o
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rarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
m o v i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x
automatically selects gear M1.
Programmes S (sport) and T ( s n o w )
do not operate in manual mode.
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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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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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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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Exceeding the programmed
speed
Pressing the accelerator in order to
e x c e e d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d w i l l
have no effect unless you press the
pedal i r m l y beyond the point of re-
sistance .
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
a n d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d , w h i c h i s
s t i l l d i s p l a y e d , l a s h e s ( e . g . a t 7 0 m p h
(110 km/h)):
Note: t h e s p e e d a l s o l a s h e s w h e n
the limiter cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed
s p e e d ( o n a s t e e p d e s c e n t , i n t h e
event of sharp acceleration).
T o r e a c t i v a t e t h e l i m i t e r , r e l e a s e t h e
a c c e l e r a t o r t o s l o w d o w n t o a s p e e d
b e l o w t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d . Switching the function off
F
Place dial 1 in position 0
o r s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n t o
s w i t c h t h e s y s t e m o f f . T h e l a s t
programmed speed remains in
the memory.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
Operating fault
I n t h e e v e n t o f a l i m i t e r m a l f u n c t i o n ,
the programmed speed is cleared
a n d t h e i n d i c a t i o n b e l o w a p p e a r s :
In the event of a steep descent
o r s h a r p a c c e l e r a t i o n , t h e s p e e d
l i m i t e r w i l l n o t b e a b l e t o p r e v e n t
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
I n a n y e v e n t , t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r c a n
-
not replace the need to observe
s p e e d l i m i t s , n o r c a n i t r e p l a c e t h e
need for vigilance and responsibility
on the part of the driver.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
-
ensure that the mat and its
i x i n g s a r e p o s i t i o n e d c o r r e c t l y.
- n e v e r i t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another.
You are advised to keep your feet
near the pedals.
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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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Reactivating the cruise control
After cancellation of the cruise con-
t r o l , press button 4 . Y o u r v e h i c l e w i l l
return to the last memorised speed.
The display indicates (e.g. at 70 mph
(110 km/h)):
It is also possible to reactivate the
cruise control by pressing button 2 or
3 . T h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d w i l l t h e n b e
t h e s p e e d a t w h i c h t h e v e h i c l e w a s
t r a v e l l i n g w h e n t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l
w a s r e a c t i v a t e d .
Changing the memorised
reference speed
To memorise a speed higher than the
p r e v i o u s o n e , t h e r e a r e t w o o p t i o n s :
Without using the accelerator:
F press button 3 ;
A brief press increases by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
An extended press increases by 5 mph
(5 km/h).
A maintained press increases in
steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Using the accelerator:
F exceed the memorised speed
until the required speed is
r e a c h e d ,
F press button 2 or 3. T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
F
press button 2 ;
A brief press decreases by 1 mph (1 km/h).
An extended press decreases by 5 mph
(5 km/h).
A maintained press decreases in
steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Cancelling the memorised
reference speed
F When the vehicle becomes
s t a t i o n a r y , a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e
i g n i t i o n , t h e s y s t e m n o l o n g e r
memorises a speed.
Switching the function off
F Place dial 1 in position 0 to
s w i t c h t h e s y s t e m o f f . Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control mal-
f u n c t i o n , t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d i s
e r a s e d , t h e d a s h e s l a s h f o r a f e w
seconds:
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
When changing the memo-
rised reference speed by
m e a n s o f a m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s ,
pay attention as the speed
can increase or decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slip-
p e r y r o a d s o r i n h e a v y t r a f i c .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s t e e p s l o p e , t h e c r u i s e
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
I n a n y e v e n t , t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l c a n n o t
replace the need to observe the speed
l i m i t s , n o r c a n i t r e p l a c e t h e n e e d f o r
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and i t s i x i n g s a r e p o s i t i o n e d
correctly.
- n e v e r i t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another.
You are advised to keep your feet
near the pedals.
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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 .