handbrake Peugeot 206 SW 2008 Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
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INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
1. Cruise control/speed limiter
control.
2. S t e e r i n g w h e e l a d j u s t m e n t
control.
3. Lights and direction indicators
stalk.
4. Instrument panel.
5. Driver's air bag.
Horn.
6. Gear lever.
7. Handbrake.
8. Bonnet release.
9. Fuse box.
10. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) button.
11. R e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s
deactivation control.
12. Passenger air bag disarming
control.
13. Headlamp height adjustment.
14. Side adjustable and closing vent.
15. S i d e w i n d o w d e m i s t i n g v e n t .
16. S p e a k e r ( t w e e t e r ) .
17. Windscreen demisting vent.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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WARNING LIGHTS
A p e r m a n e n t l y l i t w a r n i n g l i g h t o r o n e l a s h i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i c a t e s a n o p e r a t i n g f a u l t o f t h e u n i t
concerned.
The illumination of certain warning lights may be accom panied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. Do not ignore this warning: consult a P EUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately, where it is safe to
do so.
Central (STOP)
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t s :
- engine oil pressure and t e m p e r a t u r e ,
- h a n d b r a k e ,
- l o w b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ,
- electronic brake force distribution fault.
Linked to the coolant temperature in-
dicator.
Y o u m u s t s t o p i f t h e l i g h t l a s h e s
with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i n d i c a t e s o n e o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- i n s u f i c i e n t o i l p r e s s u r e ,
- a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the level.
- a n o i l t e m p e r a t u r e w h i c h i s t o o h i g h . T h e w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T o l o w e r t h e o i l
t e m p e r a t u r e , r e d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution fault
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
T h i s i n d i c a t e s o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- that the handbrake is applied or n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d ,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s
o n e v e n w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s
released).
- a fault in the Electronic Brake F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n , i f l i t a t t h e
s a m e t i m e a s t h e A B S w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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DRIVING
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m -
panied by the message "Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function
d i s p l a y , b y a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
S p o r t a n d S n o w w a r n i n g l i g h t s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
a t e s i n d o w n g r a d e m o d e ( l o c k e d i n
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
t i a l k n o c k w h e n c h a n g i n g f r o m P to
R and from N to R ( t h i s w i l l n o t c a u s e
any damage to the gearbox).
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ,
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P , i t w i l l
be impossible to change
to another position.
I n p a r t i c u l a r , d o n o t f o r c e t h e l e v e r
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
i n g d r i v e n , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d o f t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e
is still on or has not been properly re-
leased.
W h e n p a r k i n g o n a s l o p e ,
d i r e c t y o u r w h e e l s t o i m -
mobilise them against the
p a v e m e n t , p u l l t h e h a n d -
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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DRIVING
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m -
panied by the message "Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function
d i s p l a y , b y a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
S p o r t a n d S n o w w a r n i n g l i g h t s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
a t e s i n d o w n g r a d e m o d e ( l o c k e d i n
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
t i a l k n o c k w h e n c h a n g i n g f r o m P to
R and from N to R ( t h i s w i l l n o t c a u s e
any damage to the gearbox).
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ,
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P , i t w i l l
be impossible to change
to another position.
I n p a r t i c u l a r , d o n o t f o r c e t h e l e v e r
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
i n g d r i v e n , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d o f t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e
is still on or has not been properly re-
leased.
W h e n p a r k i n g o n a s l o p e ,
d i r e c t y o u r w h e e l s t o i m -
mobilise them against the
p a v e m e n t , p u l l t h e h a n d -
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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CHECKS
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CHECKS
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e s y s t e m , t h e
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s .
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT
or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i i c a t i o n s .
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as im-
p o r t a n t a s t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g a n d
t h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m , P E U G E O T
s e l e c t s a n d o f f e r s q u i t e s p e c i i c
products.
To prevent damage to the electri-
c a l u n i t s , a v o i d w a s h i n g t h e e n -
gine.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
I f y o u s h o u l d r u n o u t o f f u e l , i t i s n e c e s -
sary to re-prime the circuit:
- i l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t i v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- squeeze and release the manual r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n t i l f u e l
appears in the transparent pipe
u n d e r t h e b o n n e t ,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
o f d r i v i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r f o r v e h i c l e s
w h i c h a r e u s e d i n t o w n , o v e r s h o r t
distances.
It may be necessary to check the
t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n b e t w e e n
services.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
i n g t h e d i s c w e a r s t a t u s , c o n t a c t a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e i l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e s e r v i c i n g s c h e d u l e .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e i l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g -
ularly. If you drive in dusty condi-
tions, change them twice as often.
Manual gearbox
This does not require an oil change.
C h e c k t h e l e v e l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
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
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t
-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.