light Peugeot 406 C Dag 2002 Owner's Manual

10 -Passenger air bag.
11 - Glove box.
12 - Side adjustable heating/ ven- tilation vents and air flow reg-ulation.
13 - Window demisting vent.
14 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
15 - Multi-function display.
16 - Heating/ventilation controls.
17 - Radio.
18 - Gear lever.
19 - Front ashtray.
20 - Rear footwell heating vent.
21 - Lighter. 22 -
Heated seat switches. Coin storage. Passenger air bag disarming switch.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Cup-holder.
25 - Rear ashtray.
26 - Steering lock and ignition.
27 - Steering wheel adjustment.
28 - Fuse box.
29 - Electronic stability programme (ASR/ESP)
30 - Headlamp height adjustment.
31 - Cruise control.
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1 - Electric mirror controls. Window controls.
2 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
3 - Driver's air bag.Horn.
4 - Instrument dials.
5 - Radio remote control stalk.
6 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
7 - Hazard warning lights switch.
8 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
9 - Windscreen demistingvents.
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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independentlyoperate the locks on the frontdoors, the fuel filler cap, the glovebox and the passenger air bagdisarming switch. Central locking From the front doors, the keys allow you to lock, deadlock orunlock the doors and the bootand to fold back the exterior mir-rors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, it is impossible tooperate the central locking; ableep indicates locking by remotecontrol. The remote control performs the same functions at a dis-tance.The remote control key LockingPress button
Ato lock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed lightingof the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note: a long press on button A,
in addition to locking, automati- cally closes the windows and thesunroof. DeadlockingDeadlocking renders the internal and external door locking con-trols inoperative. Press button Ato deadlock the
vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicatorsfor approximately two seconds. Note : A long press on button A,
in addition to deadlocking, auto- matically closes the windows andthe sunroof.
A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead- locking, changes deadlocking to
normal locking. This is confirmedby fixed lighting of the directionindicators for approximately twoseconds, accompanied by a briefsound of the horn. Unlocking Press button
Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine control sys- tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who does not
have the key. Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start.
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Normal key Remote
control key
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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.Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. I
t 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.
Turn the key to position " M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before operat-
ing the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position " S"
before restarting.
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Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
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Automatic wipe In the AUTO position, 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 fog lamps and rear foglamp (ring B)
Turn the ring to the front to switch
on and to the rear to switch off.The status is shown by the indi-cator light on the instrumentpanel.Front fog lamps on (firstrotation of the ring for-wards)Front and rear foglamps on (2nd rota-tion of the ring for-wards). WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderaterain).
AUTO Automatic wipe.
0 Off
Single wipe
Windscreen wash: pull the stalk towards you.
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FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag*
 Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it to:
Ð the " ON" position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
Ð the " OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
With the igntition switched on(2nd notch) this warning light,accompanied by an audible sig-nal and the message "Passen-
ger air bag disarmed" on the
multi-function display, indicatesthat the passenger air bag is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position). The warning light remains on throughout the disarming pro-cess. Passenger air bagprecautions For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
- disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat.
- arm the air bag for anadult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch: - do not install rear-facing child seats onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia. SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light:
- does not come on when the ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes then remains on,
Consult your PEUGEOT dealer. * According to destination.
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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
¥ To tilt
Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the switch
until the roof is completely closed.
¥ To open Press part Bof the switch.
To close, press part Aof the
switch until the roof is com-pletely closed.
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1 - Driver's electric window.
2 - Passenger's electric window. Manual mode:
Press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon as the switch isreleased. Automatic mode:
Press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window. Safety auto-reverse: when the driver's window rises and meets
an obstacle, it stops and lowers again.
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Turn knob6to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust. Electric folding mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ELECTRIC REAR VIEW MIRRORS
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Moving Off
With the engine turning, to move off from position P:
 press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
 select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off imme-
diately.
You can also move off from position N :  release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake pedal,
 select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off imme-
diately.
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral operation,enhanced by a
sport programme (switch A) and a snowprogramme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
N eutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3 - for driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first 3 gears only).
2 - for driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first 2 gears only).
1 - for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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V6 engine
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open:firmly pull the handle on
the floor to the outside of the driv- er's seat.
To close: from outside the vehi-
cle, push back the flap and check
that it is secured correctly. Filling with fuel Switch off the engine.
A filler cap hook is provided.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not. The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
Low fuel level warning lightFrom the time this light comes on, the range remaining is approximately 30 miles (50 km). OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the han-
dle. Outside the vehicle: Raise the catch andopen the bonnet.
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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter- Fuel filter(Petrol)- Fuel filter element (diesel only).- Air filter element- Spark plugs (petrol only)
- Engine oil- Bleed fuel filter (diesel only)
- Engine oil (check + top-up)- Gearbox oil (check + top-up)- Battery (check + top-up)- Front/rear screen wash (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 & 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 according to current legislation (petrol only)- Smoke opacity (diesel only) - Pollen filter (according to specification)o- Visual check of the whole vehicle by a Peugeot technician
DRAIN and REFILL
REPLACE
LEVELS
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle
SERVICE
LevelOperation Description of Operation First Service
A C Intermediate
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