check engine Peugeot 206 Dag 2008 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Resetting the service indicator
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out
this operation after each service.
The reset procedure is as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1.
- Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Keep button 1 pressed for
10 seconds.
The display shows [=0] and the span-
ner disappears. Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on,
the engine oil level is indicated for
approximately 10 seconds, after the
service information.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of the six segments indi-
cates a malfunction of the oil level
gauge.
There is a risk of damage to the en-
gine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Surplus of oil
Flashing of the six squares and dis-
playing of "max" indicate a surplus of
oil which could damage the engine.
If the surplus of oil is conirmed by
a check using the dipstick, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Lack of oil
Flashing of the six segments and dis-
playing of "min" indicate a lack of oil
which could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is conirmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up. The level read on the gauge will
only be correct if the vehicle
is on level ground and the en
-
gine has been off for more than
15 minutes.

COMFORT
42 -
AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioning can only operate when the engine is running.
The air conditioning does not ope-
rate while the air low adjustment
control is in the "OFF" position.
To guarantee correct operation of
your air conditioning system, we also
recommend that you have it checked
regularly.
1. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed. In summer, it permits lowering of the temperatu re and in winter,
above 0 °C, it increases the effectiveness of the demisting. 2. Temperature adjustment
Turn the control from blue (cold) to
red (hot) to adjust the temperature to
suit your requirements.Press the switch, the indica-
tor light comes on.

ACCESS
62 -
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle: pull the handle on
the left-hand side, under the fascia.
Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.
BONNET STRUT
Secure the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace
the strut in its housing.
FILLING THE FUEL
TANK
The tank must be illed with fuel with
the engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left.
Remove the cap.
A label indicates which type of fuel to
use.
If you ill your tank, do not continue
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
malfunctions.
The capacity of the tank is approx-
imately 50 litres.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Check that the bonnet is locked.

SAFETY
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)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 sys-
tems checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems The switch lights up and the
warning light comes on, ac-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display :
the ASR and ESP systems are dis-
armed.
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.
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
ESP systems are always active.
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the en-
gine 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.

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CHECKS
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1.1 LITRE (60 BHP) AND
1.4 LITRE (75 BHP) PETROL
ENGINES
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Windscreen and headlamp
wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake luid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Air ilter.
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.

CHECKS
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1.6 LITRE 16V (110 BHP)
PETROL ENGINES
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Windscreen and headlamp
wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake luid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Air ilter.
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
1.4 LITRE HDI (70 BHP)
TURBO DIESEL ENGINES
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Windscreen and headlamp
wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake luid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Air ilter.
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
9. Priming pump.

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CHECKS
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
Never ill past this mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.
Note: avoid used oil coming into
prolonged contact with the skin.
Empty the used oil into the contain-
ers intended for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network. Brake fluid level:
The brake luid must be changed ac
-
cording to the manufacturer's servi-
cing schedule.
Use luids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulil DOT4
standards.
Note: brake luid is harmful to health
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact
with the skin. Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil, brake lu
-
id or coolant into drains or onto the
ground.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments. Cooling system
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by two turns to re-
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Note:
the coolant does not need to
be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a par-
ticle ilter, the engine fan may op -
erate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the en -
gine is cold. Power steering reservoir
F
Open the reservoir, with the
engine at ambient temperature.
The level should always be
above the MIN. mark and close
to the MAX. mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this luid must not be topped
up or replaced with water.
Oil level
F
Check the level regularly and
top up between changes. The
maximum consumption is
0.5 l per 600 miles (1000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the oil level gauge
on the instrument panel or the dip-
stick.

CHECKS
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CHECKS
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT
or products of equivalent
quality and speciications.
To ensure best performance from
components as important as the
power steering and the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers quite speciic products.
To prevent damage to the electri-
cal units, avoid washing the en-
gine.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- ill the fuel tank with at least ive litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe
under the bonnet,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to check the
thickness of the pads, even between
services.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
ing the disc wear status, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
Change the ilter regularly, in accord
-
ance with the servicing schedule.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Have the ilter elements replaced regu-
larly. If you drive in dusty condi-
tions, change them twice as often. Manual gearbox
This does not require an oil change.
Check the level in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
To check the main levels and cer-
tain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of
the servicing booklet which corre-
spond to your vehicle's engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
104 -
BATTERY
To charge the battery using a bat-
tery charger:
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them. - Wait for 2 minutes
after switching off
the ignition before
disconnecting the
battery.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
- Never charge a battery without irst disconnecting the
terminals.
- Close the windows and the roof before disconnecting the
battery.
- After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be
initialised. If slight dificulties
are experienced after this,
please consult 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.
ECONOMY MODE
FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, elec
-
tric windows, courtesy lights, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for
a combined duration of approximately
thirty minutes, to prevent discharging
the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
switching to economy mode mes-
sage appears on the multi-function
display and the active functions are
put on standby.
These functions are reactivated au-
tomatically next time the vehicle is
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, the engine
must be started and left to run for a
few minutes.
The time available to you will then
be double the duration for which the
engine is left running. However,
this period will always be between
ive and thirty minutes.
To start the vehicle from another
battery:
- Connect the red cable to the
positive (+) terminals of the
two batteries,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an
earth point on the broken down
vehicle, as far as possible from
the battery (for example, right-
hand engine mounting),
- Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
A lat battery prevents the
engine from starting.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle and that the itting of the
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the towbar is not itted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is itted us -
ing the electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the tow-
ing vehicle to more signiicant stress
and its driver must be particularly
careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by 10%
and so on for every 1000 metres of
altitude. Driving advice
Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight approach-
es the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.
Cooling: Towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the
coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the cool-
ant temperature.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (towing the maximum load
on a steep gradient in high tempera-
tures), switching off the air condition-
ing permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore an increase in
the towing capacity.
If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Tyres :
Check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Braking : Towing increases the brak-
ing distance.
Lights : Check the electrical signal-
ling on the trailer.
Side wind : Take into account the in-
creased sensitivity to side wind.