warning lights Peugeot 206 P Dag 2009 Owner's Manual

FAMILIARISATION
1. Steering lock.

2. Audio equipment steering wheel
control.

3. Wipers/screen wash/trip computer
control.

4. Hazard warning lights control.

5. Multifunction display.

6. Air conditioning and rear screen
and mirrors de-icing control.

7. Audio equipment.

8. Front ashtray.

9. Gear lever.

10. 12 V accessories socket.

11. Glove box.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

FAMILIARISATION
MONITOR THOROUGHLY

1. When the ignition is on, the orange
and red warning lights come on.

2. When the engine is running, these
warning lights should switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to the
page concerned.
Warning lights

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Instrument panel

A. When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge needle should rise.

B. When the engine is running, the
associated low level warning light
should switch off.
If the levels are not correct, top up as
required.

 15 Controls

A. Passenger air bag disarming.

 58

B. Heated seats control.

 33

C. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR.

 54

D. Central locking/unlocking.

 44

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The indicator/warning light comes
on continuously or fl ashes.
Some indicator/warning lights may
light in two different ways. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
vehicle operating status can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred.
Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators which inform the driver
when a system comes into operation
(operation or deactivation indicator
lights) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning light).
Associated warnings
The lighting of certain indicator/warning
lights may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operation indicator lights
The lighting of one of the following indi-
cator lights confi rms that the correspond-
ing system has come into operation.

Left-hand direction indicator.

Handbrake applied.

Right-hand direction indicator.

Main beam headlamps.

Dipped headlamps.

Diesel engine pre-heating.
Wait until this switches off
before operating the starter.
Front fog lamps.

Rear fog lamps.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warn-
ing lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the text relating to the warning
light concerned.

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When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver. Centralised alert.
Lighting of the centralised alert
is associated with the lighting
of another warning light:
- braking,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature.
It is imperative that the vehicle is stopped as soon as it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
However, this does not prevent the oper-
ation of the vehicle's assisted braking.
Air bags.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the air bags system or
the pre-tensioning seat belts.
Any fault resulting in the lighting of
a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the
multifunction display.
If a problem arises, do not hesitate
to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights
Passenger air bag disarmed.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that the passenger
air bag is disarmed. It remains
on until the passenger air bag is reac-
tivated.
Flashing of this warning light indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the air bags
system. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver. Centralised alert.
Lighting of the centralised alert
is associated with the lighting
of another warning light:
- braking,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature.
It is imperative that the vehicle is stopped as soon as it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
However, this does not prevent the oper-
ation of the vehicle's assisted braking.
Air bags.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the air bags system or
the pre-tensioning seat belts.
Any fault resulting in the lighting of
a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the
multifunction display.
If a problem arises, do not hesitate
to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights
Passenger air bag disarmed.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that the passenger
air bag is disarmed. It remains
on until the passenger air bag is reac-
tivated.
Flashing of this warning light indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the air bags
system. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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SAFETY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.

 Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.

 Press the button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when passing a cyclist or pe- destrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.

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ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with the
key in the accessories position, cer-
tain functions (windscreen wiper, cour-
tesy lights, audio equipment, dipped
headlamps, etc.) can only be used for
a maximum cumulative duration of ap-
proximately fi fteen minutes, to prevent
discharging of the battery.
Once the fi fteen minutes are over, the
message "Economy mode active" ap-
pears on the multifunction display and
the active functions are put on standby.
These functions will be reactivated au-
tomatically the next time the vehicle is
used.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double
the time for which the engine is left run-
ning. However, this time will always be
between fi ve and fi fteen minutes.
A fl at battery will prevent the en-
gine from starting.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed.
Towing your vehicle


On the front bumper, unclip the cover A
to gain access to the towing eye.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral. Towing another vehicle
Failure to comply with this special
requirement may result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
In the case of vehicles equipped with an
HDI engine, it is recommended that the
engine is left running at idle for approxi-
mately 20 seconds after intensive use
(towing on a motorway, prolonged driv-
ing, ...) before the ignition is switched off.
This limits increases in the temperature
of the engine after it is switched off.

Note: in certain cases of particularly ar-
duous use (towing the maximum load
in high temperatures), the engine lim-
its its power automatically. In this case,
switching off the air conditioning will
regain engine power and therefore in-
crease the towing capacity.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
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 approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
 If the warning light and the

STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
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.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
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 fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.