warning Peugeot 406 2002.5 User Guide

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Passenger air bag
disarming
warning light
Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi
function display.
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the indicator light comes on when
the ignition is switched on and
remains on.
In all cases, if the warning light flash
es, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light
The warning light comes on
for 6 seconds when the igni
tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, with
the engine running, is accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display indicat
ing the cause of the front or side air
bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light
(according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Diesel preheating indicator light
If the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on
and you can
start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before tryin g the starter.
Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this
indicates a fault in
the emission control system.
If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a ma lfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic con verter (petrol
engine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
– faulty operation of the charging circuit,
– loose battery or starter terminals,
– a cut or slack alternator belt,
– an alternator fault.
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Door open warning
light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates
that a door has not been
closed properly or that the
boot is open.
Electronic immobiliser
warning light
This indicates a malfunction of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level
warning light.
When this warning light
comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx
imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened
warning light
With the engine running, the
indicator light comes on
when the driver's seat belt is
not fastened.
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Door open warning
light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates
that a door has not been
closed properly or that the
boot is open.
Electronic immobiliser
warning light
This indicates a malfunction of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level
warning light.
When this warning light
comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx
imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened
warning light
With the engine running, the
indicator light comes on
when the driver's seat belt is
not fastened.
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Display BThis enables the following information to be displayed:
– the time,
– the date,
– the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
– the radio displays,
– the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a doo r, the boot or the
bonnet is open and if the fuel filler cap is missing.
– the warning messages (e.g. ''battery low'') or information messa ges (e.g. "top
up fuel tank''), displayed temporarily, can be cleared by pressin g button 1or 2
– the trip computer.
Setting the parameters
Press button 1for two seconds to access the settings. The information flashes
to show it is ready to be modified.
Then, individual presses on button 1 allow you to scroll through the various data
in the following sequence:
– language in which the information is displayed,
– unit of distance (kms or miles),
– unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit),
– time format (12 then 24 hour mode)
– hour,
– minutes,
– year,
– month,
– day,
Pressing button 2allows you to change the information selected. Maintain the
pressure for rapid scrolling.
After ten seconds without action, the display returns to the ma in screen and the
modified data are recorded.
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Display CThis enables the following information to be displayed:
– the time,
– the date,
– the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
– the radio displays,
– the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a doo r, the boot or the
bonnet is open,
– the warning messages are displayed temporarily (e.g. "top up fue l tank'') and
can be cleared using the remote control,
– the trip computer (see following page),
– the satellite navigation system (see corresponding section).
Setting the parameters
The remote control allows you to access the settings. Accessing the different
menus is described in the section on the Satellite Navigation System.
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SEATS
Manual adjustment of the front seats
1 Forwardsbackwards adjustmentLift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 Seat cushion angle adjustment Lift the lever to set the best angle.
3 Driver's seat height adjustment Pull the telescopic handle forwards and pivot it up or
down.
4 Seat back angle adjustment Turn the knob to obtain the best angle.
5 Head restraint height and tilt adjustment
The settting is correct when the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of the head.
To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower the head restraint, it is necessary to push
simultaneously:
the button on the lefthand side on top of the seat
back,
the head restraint downwards.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which
prevents it from dropping down (safety device in case
of impact).
To remove the head restraint, press the tab.
Warning: never drive with the head restraints removed.
They must be in place and correctly adjusted.
6 Front armrests The front armrests can be folded or removed.
To remove them, press the button between the armrest
and the side of the seat and pull the armrest.
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Rear seats, estate
To fold down the rear seat:
remove the head restraints bypressing the lug.
tilt the seat cushion against the front seats, using the strap. secure the side seat belt buckles
on the coat hooks when manoeu
vring the seat back to avoid any
risk of the straps being damaged.
unlock the seat back by pressing button 1. The red marker Aappears.
fold down the seat back gently to avoid blocking the centre belt.
When returning the seat back to the
upright position, ensure that it is
correctly locked (red marker Ano
longer visible). When driving with rear passengers
with one third of the seat folded
down, release the central seat belt
buckle from its catch.
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WARNING
Do not remove
the seat back of the estate's onepiece rear seat.
This seat is fitted with return springs which cancause injury.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer
if you wish to remove the seat back.

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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front
seat belts
Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle
into the stalk. Pretensioning and forcelimiting
front seat belts
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduc
tion of pretensioning and forcelimit
ing front seat belts. Depending on
the seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tight
ens the seat belt firmly against the
body of the occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The forcelimiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
occupant's body in the event of an
accident.
Rear seat belts
The three rear seats are all fitted with
threepoint inertia reel belts.
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To be effective, a seat
belt must be tightened as
close to the body as pos
sible.
Depending on the nature and the
seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioners may be triggered
before and independently of the
air bags.
In all cases, the air bag warning
light comes on.
Following a collision, have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
The system has been designed to
be fully operational for ten years.
Have it replaced after this period.

THE KEYS
The keys allow you to switch on the
ignition and to independently operate
the locks on the front door, the glove
box and the passenger air bag dis
arming switch.
Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys
allow you to lock, deadlock* and
unlock the doors and boot/tailgate.
If one of the front doors is open, the
central locking does not work.
The remote control performs the
same functions at a distance.
The remote control
Locking
Press button Ato lock the vehicle.
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This is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
Unlocking
Press button
B to unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators.
Note: do not repeatedly press the
button of your remote control out of
range of your vehicle. You risk caus
ing it not to work and the remote con
trol would have to be reprogrammed. ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine management
system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre
vents starting of the vehicle by any
one who does not have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code is
recognised and starting is possible.
If the system does not function
correctly,
an audible signal sounds,
accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
Locating your car
To locate your car, if you have locked
it, in a car park: 
press button A. The courtesy
lights come on and the direction
indicators flash for a few seconds.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri
ver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
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Changing the battery of the
remote control
The information 'battery flat' is
given by an audible signal accompa
nied by a message on the multi
function display.
To replace the battery, unclip the
casing using a coin at the ring
(CR2016/3 volt battery).
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card
The confidential card contains the
identification code necessary for any
work carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code is
hidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary.
Keep your card in a safe place,
never inside the vehicle.
Programming the remote
control Switch off the ignition.
 Switch the ignition on again.
 press button A.
 Switch off the ignition and
remove the remote control key
from the ignition lock. The remote
control is now working again.
DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors is an addtional
safety device.
Warning:
The internal and external door
controls cannot operate when the vehi
cle is deadlocked.
There are two methods of operation:
With the the remote control
To deadlock: pressbutton A.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
Press button A within five seconds
of deadlocking to change this to lock
ing only.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
With the ignition key from the driver's
door
To deadlock: turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle.
To lock: within five seconds of deadlock
ing, again turn the key towards the rear
of the vehicle. To unlock: turn the key
towards the front of the vehicle.
Do not operate the dead
locking if there is someone
inside the vehicle.
Do not operate the buttons
of yur remote control while it is in
your pocket, as there is a possibility
that it may unlock your vehicle.