Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owners Manual

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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor, or during continuousoperation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the lightbecomes bright enough or the wind-screen wipers stop. This function is active when the vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
☞ Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
☞ Press the end of the lights stalkfor more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect sufficientlight. Because of this, the lights do
not come on automatically. Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor connected to the rain sensor,located in the windscreen behind
the mirror. It is used for automaticswitching on of the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multifunction display. Note: Always operate the lighting
controls manually where this is pos- sible. Disarming Disarming of the function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage "Automatic lighting of
the headlamps deactivated" on the
multifunction display. When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlampswould switch on in automatic mode,the lights remain on. It is however possible to disarm this
function and switch off the lights by: - manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
- switching off the engine. If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly,
the system acti-
vates the function (the lights comeon). The driver is alerted by the flashingof the ''dipped beam'' warning lighton the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. Follow me Home When there is a low level of bright- ness or at night, if you leave yourvehicle, the side lights and thedipped beam lights may remain onfor approximately one minute.
To do this:
☞ place the lights stalk in the AUTO
position,
☞ place the key in the accessories position (first notch),
☞ press the end of the lights stalk formore than two seconds,
☞ place the lights stalk in the 0posi-
tion,
☞ flash the headlamps,
☞ get out of the car and lock it.
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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK Front windscreen wipers2. Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 . Normal wipe (moderate rain).
AUTO Automatic wipe.
0 .Off.


. Single wipe (press downwards). Operation In position
1or 2, when the vehicle
stops, the windscreen wiper changes to a lower wiping speed, thenresumes its initial speed when thevehicle starts again. When the ignition has been switched off for more than a
minute with the stalk in the AUTOposition, it is necesary to reacti-vate this function. To do this, move
the stalk to any position, then move itback to the AUTOposition.
Automatic wipe In the AUTOposition, the wiper
operates automatically and adjusts
its speed to the intensity of the rainfall. Operating check ActivationActivation of the function is accom- panied by the message "Automatic
wiper activated" on the multifunc-
tion display. In the event of malfunction in the
AUTO position, the windscreen
wiper will operate in downgrade mode. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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Do not cover the rain detector located on thewindscreen behind the
interior mirror.
When using an automatic carwash, switch off the ignition orcheck that the wiper stalk is not inthe automatic position.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the windscreen to completelyclear of ice before operating theautomatic wipe.
W indscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the wind- screen wipers operate for a fixedperiod. The windscreen wash and headlamp wash operate simultaneously for twoseconds, only if the headlamps are
on.

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TRIP COMPUTERDisplay B Display C
- the range
- the distance travelled
- the average consumption
- the current consumption
- the average speed
Zero reset Press the stalk for more than two seconds. Pressing the button on the end of the
wash/wipe stalkenables the following data to
be displayed:
-the current consumption and the range,
- the average consumption, the distance travelled and the average speed calculated over a period "1",
- the average consumption, the distance travelled and theaverage speed calculated over a period "2".
Periods "1"and "2"are defined by the frequency of the zero
reset. They allow, for instance, daily calculations over period"1" and monthly calculations over period "2".
Zero reset When the required period is displayed, press the stalk for more than two seconds.
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Range The display shows the distance that can still be covered with the fuelremaining in the tank. Note:this figure may rise if there is a
change in driving style or road sur- face, causing a significant drop incurrent fuel consumption. If there are less than 3 litres of fuel in the tank, only three segments will bedisplayed. A
verage consumption
This is the ratio between the amountof fuel consumed and the distancetravelled since the computer was lastreset to zero.
Current fuel consumption This gives the fuel consumption recorded during the last two sec-
onds. This function is only displayedwhen the vehicle is travelling at morethan 12 m.p.h. (20 km/h). A
verage speed
This is obtained by dividing the dis-tance travelled by the period of timethe vehicle has been in use (with theignition on), since the computer waslast reset to zero. Distance travelled This shows the distance travelled since the computer was last reset tozero. After the trip computer has been reset to zero, the range databecomes meaningful only after thevehicle has been in use for a certainperiod. If horizontal segments are displayed instead of figures when driving, con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Always remove the key from the ignition whenleaving the vehicle, evenfor a short time.
In the event of contact when ope-rating the windows, you mustreverse the movement of the win-
dow. To do this, press the switchconcerned. When the driver operates the passenger window switches, hemust ensure that no one is pre-venting correct closing of the win-
dow. The driver must ensure that pas- sengers use the electric windows
correctly. Be aware of children when opera- ting the windows.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1 - Driver's electric window switch
Y ou have two options:
- Manual operation: Press or pull switch 1gently. The
windows stops as soon as the swit- ch is released.
- Automatic operation*: Press or pull switch 1fully. The
window opens or closes complete- ly when the switch is released.Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window.
Note: In the case of unwanted opening of the window on closing (for examplein the case of frost), if the window willnot rise, lower it completely and raise
it again immediately, by pulling theswitch until the window closes com-
pletely. Continue to press the switch for approximately one second after clo-sing. Following reconnection of the batte-
ry, in the event of a malfunction, youmust reinitialise the driver's electricwindow: -
it is essential to close the doors,
- open the window completely, then close it, it will rise in stages of a fewcentimetres with each press,repeat the operation until the win-dow is completely closed,
- continue to press the switch for atleast one second after reachingthis position.
2 - Passenger's electric window switch
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The outside of the mirror on the driver's side is con-vex (area at edge definedby dotted line) in order toeliminate the 'blind spot'.
Objects observed in the driver'sand passenger's mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear. This must be taken into account to judge correctly the distance ofvehicles approaching from behind
EXTERIOR MIRRORS Electric rear view mirrors T urn knob 6to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.Move knob 6in all four directions to
adjust.When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to
position A.
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ARTIALLY OPENING REAR
WINDOWS
To partially open the rear windows,
tilt the lever and push it fully to lock the windows in the open position.
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Automatic day/night interior mirror This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the mirror darkens automatically depending on
the intensity of the light from behind. It clears as the light (headlamps of follow-
ing vehicles, sunlight) decreases, ensuring maximum visibility. Operation Switch on the ignition and press switch 1:
- Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
- Indicator light 2off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during manoeuvres, the mirror clears automatical-
ly when reverse gear is engaged. Manual interior mirrorThe interior mirror has two positions: -d
ay (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other,
push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
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AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS /
CAR PARK TICKETS The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located eitherside of the base of the interior
mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards and/or car park tickets.

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HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
Headlamp adjustment Depending on the load in your vehi- cle, adjusting the beam of the head-lamps is recommended as follows.0. - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
–- 3 people.
1. - 4 people.
2. - 4 people + maximum authorised load.
3. - Driver + maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of thesteering wheel, then lock it by push-ing handle Adown fully.
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Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch offautomatically the first time you accel-erate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.
* According to destination.

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Sun visor with illuminated courtesy mirror With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.
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COURTESY LIGHTS Off. On when one of the doors is opened. Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.
1 - Front courtesy light.
2 - Rear courtesy light.
3 - Map-reading lights. With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the rele- vant switch.
Coat hook Press the lower section to extract the hook from its housing.

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CENTRE CONSOLEFront ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
Lighter
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically. Coin storageCup holderRear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) onimpact.
Storage compartment between the rear seats
This also contains a cup holder.