key Peugeot 206 CC 2001.5 Owner's Guide
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Checking levels Engine oil Carry out this check regularly and top up between oil changes
; the
maximum consumption is 0.5 litre per600 miles (1000 km). The check must be carried out with the vehicle level and the engine cold.
There are two levelmarks on the dips-tick: A= maxi.
B = mini. Viscosity grade selectionThe oil selected must always meet the manufacturer's requirements. Oil filter Change the cartridge regularly in accordance with the recommenda-tions of the servicing schedule. Used oil
Avoid any prolonged contact of used oil with the skin. Do not discard used oil down drains or onto the ground.
To maintain the reliability of the engines and emission control sys-tems, the use of additives in the oil isprohibited. Brake fluid reservoir
- The level must always be above the
DANGER mark on the tank.
- In the event of a significant drop in the level, contact a PEUGEOT dea-
ler immediately. Fluid change
- Always to be carried out at the inter-
vals given in the manufacturer's ser- vicing schedule.
- Use fluids approved by the manu- facturer which comply with DOT4.
Coolant reservoir Use a coolant approved by the manu-
facturer. When the engine is warm, the coolant temperature is controlled by the fan.This may operate with the ignition key
removed. Therefore, as the coolingcircuit is pressurised, wait at least an
hour after switching off the enginebefore carrying out any work. In the event of a breakdown and to avoid any risk of burns, unscrew thecap two turns to let the pressure drop.When the pressure has dropped,remove the cap and top up the level.
Oil change: in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
- Dipstick: never exceed the maxi- mum mark A.
- Instrument dial gauge.
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Special features of alloy wheels* Bolt covers The bolts on the alloy wheels are covered with chrome-plated trim caps. Remove them using tool
4before
slackening the bolts. Refitting the spare wheel** If your vehicle is fitted with a metal spare wheel, when fitting the wheel itis
normal to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
wheel. The spare wheel is held inplace by the conical support of eachbolt. Fitting snow tyres If your vehicle has tyres fitted to steel wheels, it is essentialto use special
bolts available from a PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts** If your wheels are fitted with anti-theft bolts (one per wheel), the chrome trimand then the plastic cover must beremoved, using tool
4, before the bolt
is unscrewed using one of the twoanti-theft sockets (which were given toyou on delivery of your vehicle alongwith the duplicate keys and the confi-dential card) and the wheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the top of the
anti-theft socket. This will enable youto obtain a duplicate anti-theft socket
from a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
** According to model and destination.
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Battery
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
Ð Disconnect the battery.
Ð Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer.
Ð Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal.
Ð Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-
phate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle and charge the battery from another battery:
Ð Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries.
Ð Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the slave battery.
Ð Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery.
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. Economy mode function After the engine has stopped, with the key in the accessories position, cer-
tain functions (windscreen wiper, elec-tric windows, courtesy lights, audioequipment etc.) can only be used forthirty minutes, to prevent discharging
the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message
"Economy mode active"
appears on the multifunction displayand the active functions are put on
standby.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from starting.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
- Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
- After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initiali- sed. If slight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not to be used for a period of more than one month.
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Moving parcel shelf
Boot lid
Roof cover
Pull cord
Screen
Allen key
Roof hook(s)
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Manual operation of the roof (emergency mode) In the event of
electric or hydraulic
malfunction of the roof, it is possible
to close it manually.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. This is an emergency solution .
If at all possible, this operation is to be carried out by two people. Lower the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the steering lock key.
Apply the handbrake.
Open the boot.
Unhook the screen and release it
while holding it steady.
Using the Allen key 1located in the
insulated box of the repair aerosols,unscrew the screw 2a quarter turn.
Pull cord 3to fold down the detach-
able rear shelf.
Push the two catches 4while
pressing the roof cover to unlock it.
Close the boot lid.
From the right rear side of the vehicle, open the roof cover com-
pletely, and, while holding it , lock it
by inserting the Allen key 1fully into
the mechanism.
Lock the roof using the two hooks 5.
When closing the roof, take care not to trap yourhands in the mechanism.
Take hold of the roof, unfold it (a significant amount of force is neces-sary) and bring it into contact withthe windscreen aperture.
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Take out the Allen key 1 while
holding the roof cover , then fold it
down slowly and steadily, without trying to lock it.
Open the boot.
Pull the two white clips 6located
above the catches and turn themdownwards a quarter turn, while atthe same time keeping the roofcover closed.
Push the two white clips 6into their
locking holes.
Close the boot.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
The roof must not be ope- rated while a loaded lug-gage-holder is fitted onthe boot lid.
When closing the roof, to prevent
risk of injury, ensure that no-one isin the proximity of the movingparts.
In the event of danger, release the control button; the opera-
tion will stop immediately.Closing the roof in the event of the windows malfunctioning When the side windows cannot open
completely, the roof operation is
impossible; however, it is possible toclose it by carrying out the followingoperations simultaneously: with the ignition switched off, press or pull both control buttons for thewindows (2nd notch);
place the ignition key in position M,
without releasing the window con-trol buttons;
after four seconds, when an audiblesignal is heard, press the roof con-trol button;
when the roof control button hasbeen pressed for six seconds. theroof closes; the end of the operationis indicated by an audible signal;
lock the roof using the two hooks 5.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.