E1AB0BF1 - 206 CABRIOLET

OPERATION OF THE RETRACTABLE ROOF/BOOT SYSTEM (COUPE/CABRIOLET)

1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM

Vehicle in coupé version, roof closed (unfolded) .

Vehicle in cabriolet version, roof open (folded and stored in the boot) .

The system consists of 2 assemblies :

- (A) : THE ROOF ASSEMBLY
- (B) : THE BOOT ASSEMBLY

The operation is :

- CARRIED OUT BY AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- CONTROLLED BY AN ECU
- CARRIED OUT BY MEANS OF RECEIPT OF INFORMATION FROM 11 SWITCHES

2 - CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OPERATION

The roof can only be opened or closed in the following conditions :

- vehicle on a level surface
- speed below 5 km/h
- retractable roof strikers released
- screen (luggage cover) extended
- boot correctly closed

A buzzer emits a continuous sound :

- if the conditions above are not met
- if the retractable roof is not locked while driving (closing of the locks on the roof)
- if the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (also, in this case, the cycle is interrupted)

The retractable roof cannot operate if the ecu has not received simultaneous engine running and vehicle speed information during the hour which precedes the manoeuvre .

NOTE : manoeuvring of the windows via their controls is not possible during the retractable roof operating cycle .

NOTE : the heated rear screen and the interior protection alarm (according to destination) only operate if the vehicle is in the coupé position .

3 - RETRACTABLE ROOF OPENING CYCLE

WARNING : to avoid any risk of accident, it is advisable not to walk around the vehicle while the retractable roof is moving .

Switch on the ignition .

Release the two front locking systems (1) on the roof .

A bleep is heard when release is complete: operation is authorised .

Pull the retractable roof control switch (2) upwards .

The door and quarter light windows lower to the bottom stop .

The upper boot cover (3) is released and opens .

The retractable roof (4) opens and folds into the boot .

The moving rear shelf (5) pivots and comes out of its housing .

NOTE : if the moving rear shelf (5) does not come out there is a fault and the buzzer is not heard .

The upper boot cover (3) closes and locks .

A bleep is heard, the manoeuvre is complete .

NOTE : the separate electric window controls are reactivated, they can now be operated .

4 - RETRACTABLE ROOF CLOSING CYCLE

WARNING : to avoid any risk of accident, it is advisable not to walk around the vehicle while the retractable roof is moving .

Switch on the ignition .

Pull the retractable roof control switch (2) downwards .

The door and quarter light windows lower to the bottom stop (If the door and quarter light windows are at the top stop) .

The upper boot cover (3) is released and opens .

The moving rear shelf (5) pivots and is stored in its housing .

The retractable roof (4) closes .

The upper boot cover (3) closes and locks .

A bleep is heard, the manoeuvre is complete .

Lock the two front locking systems (1) on the roof .

NOTE : the separate electric window controls are reactivated, they can now be operated .

5 - OPERATION IN LOWER MODE

This mode makes it possible to prevent operation of a faulty function to complete the action undertaken (to move from the cabriolet position to the coupé position), it is also used in service (repairs, adjustments, replacement of parts) .

5 - 1 - MANUAL SYSTEM

IMPERATIVE : position your hands carefully to avoid any injury by the mechanism .

REPAIR PROCEDURE .

IMPERATIVE : after elimination of the fault ; return the upper cover release/locking u clips to the release position (automatic locking) .

5 - 2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If the electric windows are faulty :

- switch off the ignition ; simultaneously press and hold the 2 electric window switches
- switch on the ignition again ; without releasing the 2 electric window switches, after 4 seconds, a bleep is heard, press the roof control switch ; after pressing for 6 seconds, the roof is closed (a bleep is heard at the end of the manoeuvre)

If the roof open information is absent :

- starting of the closing cycle is authorised
- operation of the system is prevented until the next use