steering Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's Manual

YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE1
Pages
Seats 92-100
Steering wheel controls 102-104
Instrument dials 105-113
Heating, air conditioning 48-51
Mirrors 119-120
Pages
Checks 26-31
Changing a bulb 35-36Access 89-91
Fuel filler flap 91
Changing a wheel 32-34
Each model may only be fitted with some of the equipment shown, according to its specification and the technical requirements in the country of first registration of the vehicle.
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12 -Windscreen wash-wipe stalk. Trip computer stalk.
13 - Radio remote control stalk.
14 - Steering lock and ignition.
15 - Electric mirror controls.Window controls.
16 - Electronic stability control switch (ASR/ESP).
17 - Headlamp height adjustment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control.
21 - Rear ashtray. 22 -
Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches. Coin storage.Passenger airbag disarming switch. Alarm button.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multifunction display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger airbag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
10 - Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's airbag. Horn.

Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier. Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Starting a diesel engine
Do not press the accelerator. T urn the key to position "M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat indicator light does notcome on and you can start imme-
diately. If the indicator light does come on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position "S"
before restarting. Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion:
The ignition is off but the acces- sories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position:
Operates the starter. YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE
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Automatic wipe In the AUTO, the wipers operate
automatically and adjust their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall .
STEERING WHEEL STALKS LIGHTS
Front and rear lights (ring A)
Lights off. Side lights.
Dipped / main beam headlamp.Automatic switching on of lights. YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE
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Front and rear fog lamps (ring B) Turn the ring forwards to switch
on and backwards to switch off. The status is shown by the indi-cator light on the instrumentpanel.
Front fog lamps (firstturn of the ring for-wards).Front and rear foglamps (2nd turn ofthe ring forwards). WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderaterain).
AUTO Automatic wipe.
0 Off
Single wipe
Windscreen wash/wipe: pull thestalk towards you.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT☞ Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel then lock itby pushing handle Ain fully.
COURTESY LIGHT
Off. Lights when one of the doors is opened. Permanently lit, with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the igni-tion on.
MAP READING LIGHTS With the ignition switched on or the key in the accessories posi-tion, operate the relevant switch.
SUNROOF

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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions. * According to destination.
A
AND C SERVICE LEVELS AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter- Fuel filter* (Petrol)- Fuel filter element (diesel).- Air filter element- Spark plugs (petrol)
- Engine oil- Bleed fuel filter (diesel)
- Engine oil (check + top-up)- Manual gearbox oil (check + top-up)- Battery (check + top-up) if cap is removable- Screen wash front/rear (check + top-up)- Coolant (check + top-up)- Brake fluid (check + top-up)- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification)- Operation of lights and indicators- Condition of glass, headlamp and light lenses and mirrors- Horn- Windscreen washer jets-Condition of wiper blades- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts- Handbrake- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers)- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters- Brake pads o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings- Shock absorbers-Rear drum brake lining wear- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel)- Emission control check as per current legislation (petrol)- Smoke opacity (diesel)- Passenger compartment filter (according to specification) o-Visual check of the whole vehicle
DRAIN/REFILL
REPLACE
LEVEL
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle
SERVICE*
LevelOperations Description of operation 1st Service
ACIntermediate

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Recommendations for approved lubricants The oils which appear in the table opposite are suitable for most pur-poses. The diagram opposite states the optimum range of viscosity depend-ing on the temperatures at which theoils are to be used. It is also possible to use synthetic oils of "superior quality". In the absence of semi-synthetic or
synthetic oils, oils of API SH/SJ qual-ity (for petrol engines), or CD/CFquality (for diesel engines) may beused by following the "Arduous Con-ditions" servicing schedule, whichspecifies shorter service intervals. Do not hesitate to ask for advice
from a PEUGEOT dealer to maintaindriving pleasure and to minimise themaintenance cost of your vehicle. For countries outside Europe, please
contact a local PEUGEOT dealer.
ONLY ONLY
Manual Gearbox ESSO GEAR OIL BV TOTAL TRANSMISSION BV 75W-80W PR 9736.41 75W-80W
Automatic Gearbox ONLY
A TF 4HP20-AL4
PR 9736.22
Power steering ESSO ATF D TOTAL FLUIDE AT42 PR 9730.94
Power steering FLUIDE DA PR9730. A1*
Brake circuit PEUGEOT DOT4 Cooling circuit
PROCOR TM108/GLYSANTIN G33 or REVKOGEL 2000ONLYProtection to minus 35 degrees Celsius
* Only for extremely cold countries. Other recommended products

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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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Handbrake Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake. Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR systems In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),it could prove useful to disarm theASR system to make the wheelsspin and regain grip. ☞
Press the switch "ESP OFF",
situated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on, accompanied by themessage ''ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multifunction display: the ESP
and ASR systems no longer affectthe operation of the engine or thebrakes. They engage again:☞ automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
☞ manually by pressing the switchagain. The ESP system offersincreased safety duringnormal driving, but shouldnot incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.The operation of the system isassured to the extent to which therecommendations of the manufac-turer regarding the wheels (tyresand wheel rims), the braking com-ponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly andrepair procedures within thePEUGEOT network are respect-ed.After an accident or impact, havethe system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. Ifthere is a variation between the tra-jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESPsystem automatically acts on theengine and the brake of one or morewheels, in order to put the vehicleback on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems
When one of these two sys-tems is operating, this lightflashes.

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AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occupantsin the event of serious collisions.They work in conjunction with theforce-limiting seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration ofthe vehicle: if the triggering thresholdis reached, the air bags inflateinstantly and protect the occupantsof the vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air bags deflate rapidly so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their exit if necessary fromthe vehicle. The air bags are not deployed in the case of collisions which are not seri-
ous, for which the seat belt is suffi-cient to ensure maximum protection.The seriousness of a collisiondepends on the nature of the obsta-cle and the speed of the vehicle atthe moment of the collision. Air bags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:
the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. FRONT AIR BAGSThese 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.
Front air bag fault If this warning light comes on, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-
sage "Air bag fault" on the
multiÐfunction display, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys-tem checked. Passenger air bag precautions For a vehicle fitted with a passenger air bag disarming switch:
- disarm the airbag if you installa rear-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
- arm the air bag for an adult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a pas-senger air bag disarming switch: - do not install a rear-fac-ing child seat on thefront passenger seat.
Never place your feet or any objecton the fascia.