instrument panel 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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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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FAMILIARISATION
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DRIVING SAFELY
Speed limiter
1. Speed limiter mode Selection/
Off.
2. Decreasing of the programmed
value.
3. Increasing of the programmed
value.
4. Speed limiter On/Off.
T h e s p e e d 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 20 mph
(30 km/h).
V a l u e s m u s t b e s e t w i t h t h e e n g i n e
running. : 77 Cruise control
1.
Cruise control mode Selection/
Off.
2. Decreasing of the programmed
value.
3. Increasing of the programmed
value.
4. Cruise control On/Off.
In order to be programmed 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
a b o v e 2 5 m p h ( 4 0 k m / h ) , w i t h a t
least fourth gear engaged on the ma-
nual gearbox. : 79 Display on the instrument
panel
The cruise control or speed limiter
mode appears on the instrument pa-
nel display
A w h e n i t i s s e l e c t e d ; a n
indicator light B comes on on the in-
s t r u m e n t p a n e l w h e n i t i s a c t i v a t e d .
Cruise control
Speed limiter
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Service indicator
T h i s i s a v i s u a l r e m i n d e r o f w h e n t h e
next service is due. This service is to
be carried out according to the manu-
facturer’s servicing schedule.5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e t o t a l d i s t a n c e r e
-
corder resumes normal operation and
t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s t h e t o t a l o r t r i p d i s -
tances.
The distance remaining before
the next service is less than
500 miles (1.000 km).
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain
before the next service is due.
W h e n s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d
f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s :
INSTRUMENT PANEL
DISPLAY
A f t e r s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h r e e
f u n c t i o n s a r e s h o w n i n s u c c e s s i o n :
- s e r v i c e i n d i c a t o r ,
- e n g i n e o i l l e v e l i n d i c a t o r ,
- t o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , i t r e m a i n s displayed for 30 seconds after
t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o f f .
It also displays the speed limiter/
c r u i s e c o n t r o l i n f o r m a t i o n , w h e n o n e
of these systems is active (see cor-
responding section).
Operation
A s s o o n a s t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s p a n n e r
symbolising service operations is lit.
T h e t r i p r e c o r d e r d i s p l a y s h o w s t h e
d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g ( i n r o u n d i g u r e s )
before the next service.
Example: 400 miles (900 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
W h e n s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d
f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s : The service is overdue.
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
a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s p a n n e r a n d
t h e e x c e s s d i s t a n c e l a s h .
Example:
the service is overdue by
300 miles/km. The service should be
carried out very shortly.
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 a n d
f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s :
5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e t o t a l d i s t a n c e r e -
corder resumes normal operation and
the spanner remains lit. The display
s h o w s t h e t o t a l o r t r i p d i s t a n c e s .
5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e t o t a l d i s t a n c e r e -
corder resumes normal operation and
t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s t h e t o t a l o r t r i p d i s -
tances.
This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The display
s h o w s t h e t o t a l o r t r i p d i s t a n c e s .
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VISIBILITY
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LIGHTS STALK
Dipped/Main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u . V e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h f r o n t f o g
lamps and a rear fog lamp (ring C)
Side lights Dipped/Main beam
headlamps A u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g
on of lights Rear fog lamp F r o n t f o g l a m p s ( i r s t r o t a t i o n
o f t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s )
Front and rear fog
lamps (2nd rotation of
t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s ) .
Note: t o s w i t c h o f f t h e r e a r f o g l a m p
a n d t h e f r o n t f o g l a m p s , t u r n t h e r i n g
b a c k w a r d s t w i c e i n s u c c e s s i o n .
Note: w h e n t h e l i g h t s 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 r w h e n t h e d i p p e d
h e a d l a m p s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f m a n u -
a l l y , t h e f r o n t f o g l a m p s , t h e r e a r f o g
lamp and the side lights remain on
( t u r n t h e r i n g b a c k w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f
the front fog lamps. The side lights
t h e n s w i t c h o f f ) .
V e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h a r e a r f o g
lamp (ring B)
T h i s o n l y o p e r a t e s w i t h t h e d i p p e d /
main beam headlamps.
Note: w h e n t h e l i g h t s 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 , t h e r e a r f o g l a m p
and the dipped headlamps remain on
( t u r n t h e r i n g b a c k w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f
the rear fog lamp. The dipped head-
l a m p s a n d s i d e l i g h t s t h e n s w i t c h
off).
T h e f r o n t f o g l a m p s o p e r a t e w i t h t h e
side lights and the dipped headlamps.
Lights off Front fog lamps and rear
fog lamp
R o t a t e t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o n
a n d b a c k w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f . T h e s t a
-
t u s i s c o n i r m e d b y t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
on the instrument panel.
Lights on reminder
With the ignition off and the auto-
m a t i c l i g h t i n g f u n c t i o n s w i t c h e d o f f ,
w h e n t h e d r i v e r ’ s d o o r i s o p e n e d , a
buzzer sounds if you have left your
lights on.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A.
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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
-
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)):