Get SAFETY Guide for Peugeot 206 4 Door 1998-2013

SAFETY 81

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When this warning light

comes on, connected to the

STOP warning light, accom-

panied 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.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING

SYSTEM (ABS) AND

ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE

DISTRIBUTION (EBFD)

EMERGENCY BRAKING

ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

In an emergency, this system ena-

bles the optimum braking pressure to

be reached more quickly, thus reduc-

ing 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.

When braking in an emergency,

press irmly without releasing the

pressure.

Depending on the force of the decel-

eration, the hazard warning lights are

switched on automatically. They are

switched off automatically on accel-

eration.

The ABS, in conjunction with the

electronic brake force distribution,

increases the stability and manoeu-

vrability of your vehicle on braking,

in particular on poor or slippery road

surfaces.

When changing wheels (tyres and

rims), make sure that these are ap-

proved.

Stop immediately.

In both cases, consult a PEUGEOT

dealer.

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock.

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.

When this warning light

comes on, accompanied by

a buzzer and a message, it

indicates that there is a mal-

function of the ABS, which can cause

a loss of control of the vehicle when

braking.

82 - SAFETY

Disarming the ASR/ESP systems

Operating check

When a malfunction of the

TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)

AND DYNAMIC STABILITY

CONTROL (ESP)

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 right.

systems occurs, the switch

light lashes and the warning

light comes on.

These systems are linked and com-

plement the ABS.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the systems checked.

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.

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 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.

The correct functioning of these

systems depends on observation

of the manufacturer's recommen-

dations regarding wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking compo-

nents, the electronic components

and the PEUGEOT assembly and

operation procedures.

Activation of the ASR and ESP

systems

When the ignition is on, the ASR and

ESP systems are always active.

These are triggered again:

F automatically if the ignition is

switched off,

F manually by pressing the switch

again.

After an impact, have the system

checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Operation of the ASR and ESP

systems

The warning light lashes if

the ASR or ESP is activated.

SAFETY 83

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AIR BAGS

Immediately after the impact, the air

bags delate rapidly so that they do

not hinder the visibility of the occu-

pants nor their exit if necessary from

the vehicle.

The air bags are not deployed in the

case of minor impacts, rear impacts

or in certain roll-over conditions. The

seat belt is suficient to ensure maxi-

mum protection in these situations.

The seriousness of a collision de-

pends on the nature of the obstacle

and the speed of the vehicle at the

moment of the collision.

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-lim-

iting seat belts. The electronic detec-

tors register and analyse any abrupt

deceleration of the vehicle in the im-

pact detection zones (see diagram):

if the triggering threshold is reached,

the air bags inlate instantly and pro-

tect the occupants of the vehicle.

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 passen-

ger air bag is disarmed, in the event

of a serious front impact applied in

the impact zone A in the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-

zontal plane and from the front of the

vehicle towards the rear. The air bag

inlates between the front occupant of

the vehicle and the fascia to cushion

his forward movement. The air bags

therefore limit the risk of injury to the

head and chest.

Air bags only operate when the

ignition is switched on.

Front air bag malfunction

If this warning light comes

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

Note: the gas escaping from

the air bags can be a minor

irritant.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact

84 - SAFETY

Disarming (check)

If the passenger air bag is

The curtain air bags are incorporated

in the headlining.

The curtain air bag inlates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk of

head injuries. In the event of a minor

impact or bump on the side of the ve-

hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the

air bag may not be triggered. The air

bag is not triggered in the event of a

front or rear collision.

disarmed, the warning light

on the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

air bag is reactivated.

SIDE AIR BAGS AND

CURTAIN AIR BAGS

The side air bags are incorporated

into the front seat backs on the door

side.

Air bags malfunction

Disarming the passenger air

bag

If this warning light comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to disarm the pas-

senger air bag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed 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

switch in this position.

The triggering of these air bags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The side air bag

inlates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pad.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact.

The rear side air bags afford the rear

passengers the same protection

which the front side air bags offer the

front passengers.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger air bag will not be triggered in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the air bag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the air bag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

SAFETY 85

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For the front, side and

curtain air bags to be ful-

ly effective, observe the

following safety rules:

Front air bags

Curtain 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; deploy-

ment 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.

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.

The triggering of an air bag or air

bags is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and

a noise due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

in the system. This smoke is not

harmful but sensitive individuals

may experience some irritation.

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 ham-

per 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.

The detonation noise may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, injury or slight

burns to the head, chest or arms

when the air bag is triggered cannot

be ruled out. Indeed, the bag inlates

almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then delates within

the same time discharging hot gas

via the openings provided for this

purpose.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into,

have the air bag systems checked.

Side air bags

Only put approved covers on the

seats, these will not hamper the in-

lation of the side air bags. Consult a

PEUGEOT dealer.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the air bag will not in-

late.

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.

84 - SAFETY

Disarming (check)

If the passenger air bag is

The curtain air bags are incorporated

in the headlining.

The curtain air bag inlates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk of

head injuries. In the event of a minor

impact or bump on the side of the ve-

hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the

air bag may not be triggered. The air

bag is not triggered in the event of a

front or rear collision.

disarmed, the warning light

on the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

air bag is reactivated.

SIDE AIR BAGS AND

CURTAIN AIR BAGS

The side air bags are incorporated

into the front seat backs on the door

side.

Air bags malfunction

Disarming the passenger air

bag

If this warning light comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to disarm the pas-

senger air bag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed 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

switch in this position.

The triggering of these air bags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The side air bag

inlates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pad.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact.

The rear side air bags afford the rear

passengers the same protection

which the front side air bags offer the

front passengers.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger air bag will not be triggered in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the air bag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the air bag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

SAFETY 85

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For the front, side and

curtain air bags to be ful-

ly effective, observe the

following safety rules:

Front air bags

Curtain 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; deploy-

ment 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.

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.

The triggering of an air bag or air

bags is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and

a noise due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

in the system. This smoke is not

harmful but sensitive individuals

may experience some irritation.

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 ham-

per 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.

The detonation noise may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, injury or slight

burns to the head, chest or arms

when the air bag is triggered cannot

be ruled out. Indeed, the bag inlates

almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then delates within

the same time discharging hot gas

via the openings provided for this

purpose.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into,

have the air bag systems checked.

Side air bags

Only put approved covers on the

seats, these will not hamper the in-

lation of the side air bags. Consult a

PEUGEOT dealer.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the air bag will not in-

late.

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.

86 - SAFETY

The pre-tensioning seat belts are ac-

tive when the ignition is on.

The force limiter eases the pressure

of the seat belt on the body of the oc-

cupant in the event of an accident.

Driver’s seat belt not fastened/

unfastened warning light

The warning light comes

on each time the ignition is

switched on.

To fasten the seat belts

F Pull the strap, then insert the

tongue into the buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is

fastened correctly by pulling the

strap.

It remains on until the driver fastens

his seat belt.

Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning

light lashes for two minutes accompa-

nied by an increasingly audible signal

and a message on the multifunction

display. Once these two minutes have

elapsed, the warning light remains lit

until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

To unfasten the seat belts

F Press the button on the buckle.

SEAT BELTS

Seat belt height adjustment:

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Front seat belts with

pre-tensioner and force limiter

to lower: pull the control towards

you and slide it downwards,

to raise: slide the control

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are itted with three

three-point inertia reel seat belts.

Safety in the event of front impacts

has been improved by the introduc-

tion 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.

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upwards.

SAFETY 87

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The driver must ensure

that the passengers use

the seat belts correctly and

that they are all properly re-

strained before setting off.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

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Recommendations for children:

must be tightened as close to the

body as possible,

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use a suitable child seat if the

passenger is less than 12 years

old or shorter than one metre

ifty,

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must restrain one adult only,

must not bear any trace of cuts

or fraying,

Wherever you are seated in

the vehicle, always fasten your seat

belt, even for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles

as they will not fulil their role fully.

If the seats have armrests*, the lap

part of the seat belt must always

pass under the armrest.

The seat belts are itted with an in-

ertia reel permitting automatic ad-

justment of the length of the strap

to your size. The seat belt is stored

automatically when not in use.

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do not use the strap-guide*

when a child seat is installed.

never use the same seat belt to

secure more than one person,

never allow a child to travel on

your lap.

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must be pulled in front of you

with a smooth movement,

checking that it does not twist,

must not be transformed or

modiied to avoid altering its

performance.

Depending on the nature and se-

riousness of the impacts, the pre-

tensioning device may be triggered

before and independently of the

air bags. Triggering of the pre-ten-

sioners is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and a

noise, due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

in the system.

In all cases, the air bag warning

light comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat

belts system checked, and if nec-

essary replaced, by a PEUGEOT

dealer.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, all repairs and checks

must be carried out by a PEUGEOT

dealer who guarantees that the work

is carried out correctly.

Have your seat belts checked regularly

by a PEUGEOT dealer and particularly

if the straps show signs of damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product,

sold by PEUGEOT dealers.

After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt

is positioned and rolled up correctly.

Before and after use, ensure that

the seat belt is rolled up correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on

the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned

in the hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are itted with an

automatic locking device which

comes into operation in the event of

a collision, on emergency braking

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can

release the device by pulling rapidly

on the strap and releasing it.

* According to model.

SAFETY for Your Peugeot 206 4 Door 1998-2013

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