warning PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION
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MONITORING
Instrument panel
A. When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge needle should rise.
B. When the engine is running, its
associated low level warning
light should switch off.
C. When the ignition is on, the oil
level indicator should display
between one and six squares for
a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up
the corresponding level. : 17, 24 Warning lights
1.
When the ignition is on, the
orange and red warning lights
come on.
2. When the engine is running,
these warning lights should
switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to
the page concerned. : 19 Controls
Lighting of the indicator light indica-
tes the status of the corresponding
function.
A.
Deactivation of the rear electric
windows.
: 68
B. Deactivation of the ESP and
ASR systems.
: 82
C. Central Locking/Unlocking.
: 60

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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WARNING LIGHTS
A permanently lit warning light or one lashing, with the engine running, indicates an operating fault of the unit
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
Linked to the warning lights:
- engine oil pressure and temperature,
- handbrake,
- low brake luid level,
- electronic brake force distribution fault.
Linked to the coolant temperature in-
dicator.
You must stop if the light lashes
with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning
light.
You must stop.
This warning light indicates one of
the following:
- insuficient oil pressure,
- a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the level.
- an oil temperature which is too high. The warning
light is accompanied by an
audible signal. To lower the oil
temperature, reduce your speed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution fault
warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning
light.
This indicates one of the following:
- that the handbrake is applied or not fully released,
- an excessive drop in brake luid level (if the warning light remains
on even when the handbrake is
released).
- a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution, if lit at the
same time as the ABS warning
light.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Battery charge warning
light
This indicates one of the fol-
lowing:
- faulty operation of the charging circuit,
- slack battery or starter terminals,
- a cut or slack alternator belt,
- an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Emission control
system warning light
(according to model)
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If it comes on with the engine run -
ning, this indicates incorrect operation
of the injection, ignition or emission
control system.
If the warning light lashes, there
is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter on petrol engines.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait until the warning light
goes out before starting the engine.
If the temperature is high enough,
the warning light comes on for less
than one second. You can start the
engine without waiting.
Low fuel level
warning light
When this light irst co -
mes on, you have enough fuel to drive
at least 30 miles (50 km). The tank ca-
pacity is approximately 50 litres.
Speed limiter/cruise
control indicator light
This comes on when the
speed limiter or cruise control
is activated.
Dynamic stability
control system (ESP/
ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the engine running and when
the vehicle is moving, it comes on if
the system is activated.
It lights permanently accompanied by
a message on the multifunction dis-
play when the system is disarmed.
If the warning light remains lit with
the engine running and when the ve -
hicle is moving, consult a PEUGEOT
dealer. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light remains on or co -
mes on above 8 mph (12 km/h), this
indicates an ABS malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains conven -
tional servo-assisted braking.
Illumination of this warning light, ac -
companied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates a fault in the ABS sys -
tem.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
When the ignition is switched
on, this indicator light comes on if the
driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the war -
ning light lashes for about two minu -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display. This warning
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
Illumination of this warning light accom -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display, indicates that the passenger
air bag is disarmed.
The warning light remains lit as long as
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if
the warning light lashes.
Air bags warning light
The light will come on for a
few seconds when the igni -
tion is switched on.
With the engine running, illumination
of this warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display, indicates a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A), the
temperature is correct,
- needle in zone (B), the
temperature is too high. The
central STOP warning light
lashes.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
With the engine running, this indica
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tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C), the
temperature is correct,
- needle in zone (D), the
temperature is too high.
To lower the oil temperature,
reduce your speed.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
When the ignition is switched
on, this indicator light comes on if the
driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the war -
ning light lashes for about two minu -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display. This warning
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
Illumination of this warning light accom -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display, indicates that the passenger
air bag is disarmed.
The warning light remains lit as long as
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if
the warning light lashes.
Air bags warning light
The light will come on for a
few seconds when the igni -
tion is switched on.
With the engine running, illumination
of this warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display, indicates a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A), the
temperature is correct,
- needle in zone (B), the
temperature is too high. The
central STOP warning light
lashes.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
With the engine running, this indica
-
tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C), the
temperature is correct,
- needle in zone (D), the
temperature is too high.
To lower the oil temperature,
reduce your speed.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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TOTAL DISTANCE
RECORDER
Pressing button 1 alternates be-
tween:
- the total distance display,
- the trip distance display,
- the speed limiter or cruise control display when one of
these systems is selected with
the engine running.
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed press button 1
until zeros appear.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
With the lights on, press the button
to vary the intensity of the lighting of
the instruments and controls. When
the lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) setting, release the button
then press it again to increase (or re-
duce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the re-
quired brightness, release the button.
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica -
tors lash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency, de -
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lights come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the irst
time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off
by pressing the button.

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ACCESS
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DOORS
Opening the doors from inside Locking/Unlocking from inside
"Door open" warning
With the engine running, you are
warned if a door is not shut properly
by an audible signal and a message
or graphic on the multifunction dis-
play, indicating the door in question.
When the vehicle is moving, if the
courtesy light button is in the "light-
ing on opening a door" position, the
courtesy light lashes.
Without central locking
To lock, press button
A. The button
locks the door in question.
The button on the driver’s door locks
the door and the tailgate.
To unlock, pull button A or operate
the handle. With central locking
Press button
B to lock/unlock.
Opening the doors from outside

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ACCESS
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Without central locking
To lock, turn the key from A to C.
To open, turn the key from A to B,
press the handle then lift the tail-
gate.
TAILGATE RELEASE
This enables the tailgate to be un-
locked in the event of a central locking
fault:
- Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the boot from inside
the vehicle,
- Pull the tailgate trim to release it,
- Pull the opening catch 1
upwards.
"Boot open" warning
If the tailgate is not shut properly:
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with the engine running, you
are warned by an audible signal
and a message or graphic on the
multifunction display,
- when the vehicle is moving,
the courtesy light lashes if the
courtesy light button is in this
position.
With central locking
Locking and unlocking of the tailgate
is simultaneous with the doors.
The lighting is activated on opening
the tailgate.

DRIVING
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'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM' AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
The four speed automatic gearbox
offers a choice between the comfort
of integral automatic operation ,
enhanced by a sport and a snow pro-
gramme, or 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 , with the hand-
brake on or off.
R everse: to reverse (select this
position with the vehicle stationary,
engine at idle).
N eutral: to start the engine and to
park , with the handbrake on.
If position N is inadvertently engaged
while driving, allow the engine to re -
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 : snow programme. Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off
from position
P:
F it is essential to press the
brake pedal to exit position P ,
F select position R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
F release the handbrake, with your
foot on the brake,
F select position R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
Starting the engine
F with the handbrake on, select
position P or N in the gate,
F turn the ignition key to the Start
position. WARNING
When the engine is at idle, brakes not
applied, if position
R, D or M is se-
lected, the vehicle moves even with -
out the accelerator being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
When maintenance operations need
to be carried out with the engine run -
ning, apply the handbrake and select
position P.

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DRIVING
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Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four
gears:
F select position D in the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear according to the follow -
ing parameters:
- the road proile,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without any ac -
tion on your part. If you take your foot off the accel-
erator suddenly, the gearbox will not
change to a higher gear for reasons
of safety.
Manual operation
Manual
changing of the four gears:
F select position M in the gate,
F push the lever to the + sign to
change to a higher gear,
F pull the lever to the - sign to
change to a lower gear.
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 when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to
optimise braking on a slippery sur-
face.
Notes
For immediate maximum accelera-
tion without touching the gear lever,
press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear -
box will automatically change down
or maintain the gear selected until
maximum engine speed is reached.
When the brake is applied, the gear -
box will automatically change down
in order to provide eficient engine
braking. Sport and snow programmes
In addition to the auto-adaptive
programme, there are two special
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
and drive when traction is poor.
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
switch off the programme you
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
not, the vehicle will operate tempo
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rarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearbox
automatically selects gear M1.
Programmes S (sport) and T (snow)
do not operate in manual mode.