PEUGEOT 206 DAG 2005 Owners Manual

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HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by an audible signal,
accompanied by the message
"Automatic gear fault" on the multi-
function display, by a "-" and lashing
of the Sport and Snow warning lights
on the instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox operates
in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R
and from N to R (this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
respecting local speed limits.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
If the battery is lat and the
lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change
to another position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. Illumination of this warning
light and of the
STOP
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal (while
the vehicle is being driven)
and the message "handbrake on"
on the multifunction display, indicates
that the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
The handbrake must not be used
to stop or brake while the vehicle
is moving.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the handbrake.

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HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by an audible signal,
accompanied by the message
"Automatic gear fault" on the multi-
function display, by a "-" and lashing
of the Sport and Snow warning lights
on the instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox operates
in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R
and from N to R (this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
respecting local speed limits.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
If the battery is lat and the
lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change
to another position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. Illumination of this warning
light and of the
STOP
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal (while
the vehicle is being driven)
and the message "handbrake on"
on the multifunction display, indicates
that the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
The handbrake must not be used
to stop or brake while the vehicle
is moving.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the handbrake.

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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
manoevrability 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 ena-
bles the optimum braking pressure
to be reached more quickly, thus re-
ducing 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 eficiency.
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 distribution, 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 irmly without releasing the
pressure.

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TRACTION 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.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.
F
Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located under the steering wheel
to the left. Operating check
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 components
and the electronic components
and the PEUGEOT assembly and
operation procedures.
After an impact, have these
systems checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems 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.
These are triggered again:
F automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
F manually by pressing the switch
again. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light lashes and the warning
light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
The warning light lashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.

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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 inlate
instantly and protect the occupants
of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the
air bags delate 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 suficient 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.
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.
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 inlate.
F 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.
If this warning light comes
on, accompanied by a buzzer
and a message on the multi-
function display,
contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the system
checked.
Front air bag malfunction
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 air bags* and curtain air
bags*
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The curtain air bags are incorporated
into the door pillars and the upper
part of the passenger compartment.
They are deployed independently of
each other depending on which side
the collision occurs.
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously,
do not install a rear-facing
child seat. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this
warning light accompanied
by a message on the multi-
function display, indicates that the
passenger air bag is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF" position). If this indicator light comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the
message
"Air bag fault"
on the multifunction display, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.
* According to country.
Disarming check
This is conirmed by an indicator
light, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Operating check
This is conirmed by an indicator light,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.

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For the front, side* and
curtain* 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 qualiied 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. Curtain air bags*
• Do not ix or glue anything to
the pillars or the roof. This could
cause injury to the head when the
curtain air bag inlates.
• Do not remove the bolts from the grab handles installed on the roof,
they play a part in securing the
curtain air bags.
* According to country.
Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on
the front seats. Contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
• Do not ix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
side air bag inlates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than
necessary.

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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 air bags* and curtain air
bags*
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The curtain air bags are incorporated
into the door pillars and the upper
part of the passenger compartment.
They are deployed independently of
each other depending on which side
the collision occurs.
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously,
do not install a rear-facing
child seat. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this
warning light accompanied
by a message on the multi-
function display, indicates that the
passenger air bag is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF" position). If this indicator light comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the
message
"Air bag fault"
on the multifunction display, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.
* According to country.
Disarming check
This is conirmed by an indicator
light, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Operating check
This is conirmed by an indicator light,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.

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For the front, side* and
curtain* 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 qualiied 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. Curtain air bags*
• Do not ix or glue anything to
the pillars or the roof. This could
cause injury to the head when the
curtain air bag inlates.
• Do not remove the bolts from the grab handles installed on the roof,
they play a part in securing the
curtain air bags.
* According to country.
Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on
the front seats. Contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
• Do not ix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
side air bag inlates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than
necessary.

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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt height adjustment:
- to lower: pull the control towards you and slide it downwards,
- to raise: slide the control upwards. To lock the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the end into
the buckle.
Front seat belts with pre-
tensioner and force limiter
Safety in the event of front
impacts has been improved by
the introduction of seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force limiter for
the front seats. Depending on the
seriousness of the impact, the pre-
tensioning system instantly tightens
the seat belts and pulls them against
the bodies of the occupants.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter eases the pressure
of the seat belt on the body of
the occupant in the event of an
accident.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are itted with:
- three three-point inertia reel seat
belts (saloon and 206 SW)
- two three-point inertia reel seat belts (206 GTi 180).