brake PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owners Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
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INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
1. Cruise control/speed limiter
control.
2. S t e e r i n g w h e e l a d j u s t m e n t
control.
3. Lights and direction indicators
stalk.
4. Instrument panel.
5. Driver's air bag.
Horn.
6. Gear lever.
7. Handbrake.
8. Bonnet release.
9. Fuse box.
10. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) button.
11. R e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s
deactivation control.
12. Passenger air bag disarming
control.
13. Headlamp height adjustment.
14. Side adjustable and closing vent.
15. S i d e w i n d o w d e m i s t i n g v e n t .
16. S p e a k e r ( t w e e t e r ) .
17. Windscreen demisting vent.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. D i e s e l p r e - h e a t w a r n i n g l i g h t
8. Left hand direction indicator 9.
T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator
10. Right hand direction indicator
11.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
12. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
13. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
14. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
15. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
17. Engine oil temperature indicator 18.
Total distance recorder button
19. C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Left hand direction indicator
8. T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator 9.
Right hand direction indicator
10.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
11. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
12. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
13. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
14. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
15. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Operating programmes
17. Gear indicator
18. Total distance recorder button 19.
C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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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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'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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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
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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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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.