Peugeot 206 S Dag 2008 Repair Manual
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ACCESS60 -
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle: pull the handle on
the left-hand side, under the fascia.
BONNET STRUT
Secure the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace
the strut in its housing.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
T h e t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d w i t h f u e l w i t h
the engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left.
R e m o v e t h e c a p .
A label indicates which type of fuel to
use.
I f y o u fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t c o n t i n u e
a f t e r t h e t h i r d c u t - o f f o f t h e p u m p
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
m a l f u n c t i o n s .
The capacity of the tank is approxi-
mately 50 litres.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Check that the bonnet is locked.
Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.
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61VISIBILITY-
LIGHTS STALK
Dipped/Main beam change
Pull the stalk towards you.
Note: with the ignition off, when the
driver’s door is opened, a buzzer
sounds if you have left your lights on. V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h f r o n t f o g
l a m p s a n d a r e a r f o g l a m p ( r i n g C )
Side lights Dipped/Main beam
headlamps Rear fog lamp F r o n t f o g l a m p s ( fi r s t r o t a t i o n
of the ring forwards)
Front and rear fog
lamps (2nd rotation of
the ring forwards).
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ring
backwards twice in succession.
V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a r e a r f o g
l a m p ( r i n g B )
This only operates with the dipped/
main beam headlamps.
Note: when the lights are switched
off, the rear fog lamp and the dipped
headlamps remain on (turn the ring
backwards to switch off the rear fog
lamp. The dipped headlamps and
side lights then switch off).
The front fog lamps operate with the side
lights and the dipped headlamps.
When the main beam headlamps are
switched on, the front fog lamps are switched
off. They are switched on again when the
main beam headlamps are switched off.
Lights off F r o n t f o g l a m p s a n d r e a r f o g
lamp
Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The sta-
t u s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
on the instrument panel.
F r o n t a n d r e a r l i g h t s
Selection is by turning ring A .
Note: when the lights are switched
off manually, the front fog lamps, the
rear fog lamp and the side lights re-
main on (turn the ring backwards to
switch off the front fog lamps. The
side lights then switch off).
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VISIBILITY62 -
W I N D S C R E E N W I P E R S T A L K
W i n d s c r e e n w a s h
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the wind-
screen wipers, operate for a speci-
fi e d t i m e .
D i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s ( fl a s h e r s )
L e f t : downwards.
R i g h t : upwards.
In good or rainy weather,
both day and night, the
front fog lamps and the
rear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off
when they are no longer needed.
" F o l l o w m e h o m e " l i g h t i n g
When you leave your vehicle, the
side lights and dipped headlamps
can be left on for approximately
30 seconds.
To do this:
- place the key in the
S T O P position,
-
place the lights stalk in the 0 position,
- fl a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
- get out of the vehicle and lock it.
M a n u a l w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
(press downwards).
In the I ntermittent position, the wip-
ing speed is in proportion to the ve-
hicle speed.
T h e c o m m a n d m u s t b e r e a c t i v a t -
e d w h e n e v e r t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n
s w i t c h e d o f f f o r m o r e t h a n o n e
minute:
move the stalk to any position,
then move it back to the required
position.
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VISIBILITY62 -
W I N D S C R E E N W I P E R S T A L K
W i n d s c r e e n w a s h
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the wind-
screen wipers, operate for a speci-
fi e d t i m e .
D i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s ( fl a s h e r s )
L e f t : downwards.
R i g h t : upwards.
In good or rainy weather,
both day and night, the
front fog lamps and the
rear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off
when they are no longer needed.
" F o l l o w m e h o m e " l i g h t i n g
When you leave your vehicle, the
side lights and dipped headlamps
can be left on for approximately
30 seconds.
To do this:
- place the key in the
S T O P position,
-
place the lights stalk in the 0 position,
- fl a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
- get out of the vehicle and lock it.
M a n u a l w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
(press downwards).
In the I ntermittent position, the wip-
ing speed is in proportion to the ve-
hicle speed.
T h e c o m m a n d m u s t b e r e a c t i v a t -
e d w h e n e v e r t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n
s w i t c h e d o f f f o r m o r e t h a n o n e
minute:
move the stalk to any position,
then move it back to the required
position.
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63VISIBILITY-
E L E C T R I C W I N D O W S
2 . P a s s e n g e r ’ s e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s w i t c h .
This switch enables the rear windows
to be locked whatever their position.
A 1st press activates the control (the
indicator light on the button comes on)
and a 2nd press deactivates it (the in-
dicator light on the button goes out).
T e m p o r a r y d i s a r m i n g o f t h e
r e a r w i n d o w s ( c h i l d s a f e t y )
Always remove the key
from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
If an obstacle is detected when
operating the electric windows,
you must reverse the movement
of the window. To do this, press
the control concerned.
When the driver operates the pas-
senger electric window controls,
he must ensure that no one is pre-
venting correct closing of the win-
dows.
The driver must ensure that pas-
sengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operat-
ing the windows.
1 . D r i v e r ’ s e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s w i t c h
- M a n u a l o p e r a t i o n :
Press or pull switch 1 gently. The
window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
- A u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n :
Press or pull switch 1 fi r m l y . O n e
touch completely opens or closes
the window.
Automatic closing only operates
when the engine is running and only
on the driver’s electric window. 3 . R e a r l e f t e l e c t r i c w i n d o w
s w i t c h .
4 . R e a r r i g h t e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s w i t c h .
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64 - M a n u a l i n t e r i o r m i r r o r
The interior mirror has two positions:
- day (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other,
push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror. M a n u a l e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s
Move the lever in all four directions
to adjust.
When the vehicle is parked, the ex-
terior mirrors can be folded back
manually.
E L E C T R I C E X T E R I O R M I R R O R S
Turn knob
1 to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
Move knob 1 in all four directions to
adjust.
The exterior mirror on the
driver’s side is convex
in order to eliminate the
"blind spot".
Furthermore, objects observed in
the driver’s and passenger’s mir-
rors are in reality closer than they
appear.
This must be taken into account to
judge correctly the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
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65LAYOUT-
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
Depending on the load in your vehi-
cle, it is recommended that the head-
lamp beam is adjusted.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
load.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When stationary, lower the handle to
unlock the steering wheel.
Adjust to the desired height and
lift the handle to lock the steering
wheel.
HORN
Press one of the spokes of
the steering wheel.
Initial setting is position 0.
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LAYOUT66 -
GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, lift the handle.
The light comes on when the cover
is opened.
1. Handbook pack storage.
2. Can holder.
3. Pen holder.
4. Spectacles storage.
5. Map storage.
6. Coin storage.
FRONT ASHTRAY
To empty, close the cover.
Pull the lug and release the ashtray
upwards.
LIGHTER
Press and wait a few moments until it
springs out automatically.
It is supplied with power with the igni-
tion key in the accessories position
(1st notch).
COURTESY LIGHT
SUN VISOR
T h e s u n v i s o r s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a v a n i t y
m i r r o r , w i t h a c o n c e a l i n g fl a p o n t h e
driver's side.
In this position, it comes on
for about 30 seconds:
Permanently off
Permanently on when the
key is in the accessories po-
sition or with the ignition on.
- on unlocking the vehicle,
- when opening a door,
- when opening the boot,
- on switching off the ignition.
It switches off on locking the vehicle.
T h e c o u r t e s y l i g h t fl a s h e s w h i l e d r i v -
ing if a door or the boot is not closed
correctly.
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67LAYOUT-
Luggage retaining net *
Use the stowing rings on the boot
fl o o r a n d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e r e a r s e a t
to hook on your luggage retaining
net.
BOOT LAYOUT
* According to version. Side storage compartments
The side storage compartments in
t h e b o o t a r e fi t t e d w i t h a s t r a p w h i c h
enables you to secure various ob-
j e c t s ( c a n s , fi r s t a i d k i t , e t c . ) .
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DRIVING68 -
'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM' AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The four speed automatic gearbox
offers a choice between the comfort
of integral automatic operation , en-
hanced by a sport and a snow pro-
gramme, or manual gear changing . Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to se-
lect 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.
M anual: for selection of gears.
S : sport programme.
: snow programme. Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off
from position
P :
it is essential to press the brake
pedal to exit position P ,
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 :
release the handbrake, with your
foot on the brake,
select position R, D or M , then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
Starting the engine
with the handbrake on, select po-
sition P or N in the gate,
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 chil-
dren 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 .