Peugeot 206 CC 2006 Owners Manual

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE
DISTRIBUTION (EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
Note:
when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are
approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The
effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency.
In the event of emergency braking,
depending on the force of the
deceleration, the hazard warning
lights are switched on automatically.
They are switched off automatically
on acceleration.
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which can
cause a loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a malfunction
of the electronic brake force distribu-
tion, which can cause a loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a Peugeot
dealer. Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations
of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights*
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration,
the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off
automatically the first time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off
by pressing the button.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
* According to country.

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Operating checkTRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course, within the limits of
the laws of physics.The warning light flashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated. The switch lights up and
the warning light comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction display:
the ASR and ESP systems are
disarmed.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.

Press the “ESP OFF” switch,
located under the steering wheel
to the right.
These are triggered again:
 automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switch
again. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light flashes and the warning
light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
The ASR/ESP systems
offer exceptional safety
in normal driving, but this
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-
dations regarding wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking compo-
nents, the electronic components
and the PEUGEOT assembly and
operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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FRONT AIR BAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,
except in cases where the air bag is
disarmed.
AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions; they
work in conjunction with the force
limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision,
the electronic detectors record and
analyse any abrupt deceleration of
the vehicle: if the triggering threshold
is reached, the air bags inflate
instantly and protect the occupants
of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the
air bags deflate rapidly, so that they
do not hinder the visibility of the
occupants nor their possible exit from
the vehicle.
The air bags will not be deployed in
collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to
provide maximum protection. The
seriousness of the collision depends
on the nature of the obstacle and the
speed of the vehicle at the moment
of impact.
Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
Note:
the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. If this warning light comes
on, accompanied by a
buzzer and a message on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
Front air bag malfunction Disarming the passenger
air bag*
To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being killed
or seriously injured if the air bag
were to inflate.
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With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
air bag disarming switch 1, turn
it to the "OFF" position, then
remove the key keeping the slot
in this position.
The air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is
lit throughout the period of
disarming.
* According to country.

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In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
passenger in the event of an impact.SIDE AIRBAGS *
These are incorporated into the
frame of the front seat back, on the
door side.
They are deployed independently
of each other depending on which
side the collision occurs, in collisions
which could cause injury to the chest,
the abdomen or the head.
This is confirmed by an indicator light
on the instrument panel.
It comes on for six seconds, each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this
warning light accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction display, indicates that
the passenger air bag is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF" position).
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously,
do not install a rear-facing
child seat. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
* According to destination.
If the indicator light:
- does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or
- does not go out after six seconds, or
- flashes for five minutes then stays on,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Disarming check
This is confirmed by an indicator
light, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.

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For the front and side*
air bags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
• Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
• Sit in a normal upright position.
• Do not leave anything between the occupants and the air bags
(child, animal, object...).
This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
• All work on the air bag systems is strictly prohibited unless it is
carried out by qualified personnel
of the PEUGEOT network.
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken
into, have the air bag systems
checked. Front air bags
• Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting
your hands on the centre part of
the wheel.
• Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.
• Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the air bags can
cause burns or the risk of injury
from a cigarette or pipe.
• Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently. Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on
the front seats. Contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
• Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could
cause injury to the chest or arms
when the side air bag inflates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door
than necessary.
* According to country.

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In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
passenger in the event of an impact.SIDE AIRBAGS *
These are incorporated into the
frame of the front seat back, on the
door side.
They are deployed independently
of each other depending on which
side the collision occurs, in collisions
which could cause injury to the chest,
the abdomen or the head.
This is confirmed by an indicator light
on the instrument panel.
It comes on for six seconds, each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this
warning light accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction display, indicates that
the passenger air bag is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF" position).
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously,
do not install a rear-facing
child seat. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
* According to destination.
If the indicator light:
- does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or
- does not go out after six seconds, or
- flashes for five minutes then stays on,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Disarming check
This is confirmed by an indicator
light, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.

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For the front and side*
air bags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
• Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
• Sit in a normal upright position.
• Do not leave anything between the occupants and the air bags
(child, animal, object...).
This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
• All work on the air bag systems is strictly prohibited unless it is
carried out by qualified personnel
of the PEUGEOT network.
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken
into, have the air bag systems
checked. Front air bags
• Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting
your hands on the centre part of
the wheel.
• Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.
• Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the air bags can
cause burns or the risk of injury
from a cigarette or pipe.
• Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently. Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on
the front seats. Contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
• Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could
cause injury to the chest or arms
when the side air bag inflates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door
than necessary.
* According to country.

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SEAT BELTS
To lock the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle
into the stalk.
Pre-tensioning and force-
limiting front seat belts
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduction
of pre-tensioning and force-limiting
front seat belts. Depending on the
seriousness of the impact, the pre-
tensioning system instantly tightens
the seat belts firmly against the body
of the occupant.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force-limiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
occupant’s body in the event of an
accident.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are fitted with two
three-point inertia reel seat belts.

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Wherever you are seated in
the vehicle, always fasten
your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt
buckles as they will not fulfil their role
fully.
If the seats have armrests*, the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is rolled up correctly.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the body as possible,
- must restrain one adult only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must not be twisted,
- must not be transformed or modified. Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly.
Recommendations for child seats:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old
or shorter than one metre fifty,
- do not use the strap-guide* when a child seat is installed.
* According to model.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts
,
the pre-tensioning device may be
triggered before and independently
of the air bags.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
Following an impact, have the
seat belts system checked, and if
necessary replaced, by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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ALARM*
Setting and deactivating the
alarm system
Switching off the siren.
The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offers
two types of protection.
• external protection: when it is
set, the alarm sounds if one of the
doors, the boot lid or the bonnet
is opened;
• internal protection: when it
is set, the alarm sounds if the
sensors detect air movement in
the passenger compartment (a
broken window) or movement
within the car.
Note: the internal protection does
not operate when the vehicle roof is
open or is not closed properly (e.g.
catches unlocked).
The alarm also has an anti-tamper
function.
If there is an attempt to tamper with
the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the siren sounds and the
direction indicators light. Setting the alarm
(external and internal protection)
Switch the ignition off and get out of
the vehicle.
Deadlock the vehicle.
The doors lock.
The direction indicators light for two
seconds.
The red light on switch
1 flashes
once a second.
5 seconds later, internal protection is
set.
45 seconds later, external protection
is set.
Note:
when the alarm is triggered,
the siren sounds for thirty seconds.
After the thirty seconds it stops, but
the alarm remains set.
Warning
When the alarm is triggered, if a
door, the boot lid, roof or bonnet
is not closed correctly, the siren
sounds for a moment. If the vehicle
is closed correctly in the following
45 seconds, the alarm is activated
and the direction indicators remain
on for two seconds. In all cases, the
alarm is activated after 45 seconds.
* According to country. Disarming the alarm
(internal and external protection)
Press the unlocking button of the
remote control key.
The doors unlock.
The direction indicators flash for two
seconds.
The red light on switch
1 goes out.
Note: if the warning light continues
to flash after de-activation of the
alarm, it is a sign that the alarm has
been triggered. The flashing will stop
when the ignition is switched on.
Emergency cut-off (If the
remote control is not working)
Unlock the doors with the key.
Open the door.
The alarm is triggered.
• Turn on the ignition.
• The locking system recognises the key.
• The siren stops and the alarm is disarmed.