warning Peugeot 406 2002.5 Owner's Manual

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10 Instrument dials.
11 Driver's air bag.
Horn.
12 Windscreen washwipe
stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
13 Radio remote control stalk.
14 Steering lock and ignition.
15 Electric mirror controls.
Window controls.
Rear window locking
control.
16 Electronic Stability
Programme (ASR/ESP)
switch.
17 Headlamp height adjust
ment.
18 Fuse box. 19
Steering wheel adjustment.
20 Cruise control
21 Rear ashtray.
22 Cupholder.
23 Handbrake.
24 Heated seat switches.
Passenger air bag
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 vent and air flow
regulation.
4 Glove box.
5 Passenger air bag.
6 Windscreen demisting vents.
7 Central adjustable heating/
ventilation vents and air flow
regulation.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Lights and direction indica
tors stalk.
Arming/disarming of auto
matic switching on of lights.

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SIDE AIR BAGS
Side air bags are incorporated
into the backs of the front seats,
on the door side.
They are triggered individually,
on whichever side the collision
occurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning
light on the instrument panel.
It comes on for 6 seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light :
does not come on when the ignition is switched on or,
does not go out after six seconds,
contact a Peugeot dealer.
Passenger air bag precautions
For a vehicle fitted with a disar
ming switch:
disarm the airbag if you ins
tall a rear
facing child
seat.
arm the air bag for an
adult passen
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a
disarming switch: do not install rearfacing child seats
on the front passen
ger seat.
Never place your feet or any
object on the fascia.
FRONT AIR BAGS
Disarming the passenger
air bag
 Insert the ignition key in switch
1and turn it:
to the "ON"position, the pas
senger air bag is armed
to the "OFF"position, the pas
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
This symbol lights for approxima
tely six seconds when the igni
tion is switched on.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),
illumination of this warning light
accompanied by an audible signal
and the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunc
tion display indicates that the pas
senger air bag is disarmed (swit
ch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains on
throughout the disarming process.
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle
on the floor on the right of the dri
ver's seat.
To close: from outside the
vehicle, 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 pe rmitted and
which are not.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (7 0 litres).
Low fuel level warning light
From the time this light comes on, the range remaining is
approximately 30 miles (50 km). OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
Outside the vehicle: Lift
the catch and open the
bonnet.
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80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)
SERVICE LEVELS
Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, based upon
the engine type.
The servicing cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service A and C , intermediate visits, and a few additional operations
depending on your vehicle; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 406.
Level B service is designed for less recent vehicles.
When the first service is carried out and at each subseq uent service, your dealer will advise you of the type and
content of the next service due.
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Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
Replacement of brake fluidevery 2 years or 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used.
Warning: do not use Fuel Economy oil in the 2.2 litre 16V petrol eng ine.Intermediate topup
visit
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
Petrol engine (except 24V V6 injection): service every 20,00 0 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
* Whichever comes first.

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Automatic gearbox oil every 2 years or 36,000 miles (60 000 km).
Replacement of brake fluidevery 2 years or 36,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic basedoil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used.
Warning : only use 5W 40 oil for 2.2 litre HDI engines. Intermediate topup
visit
MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,0
00 (80 000)
60,000 (100 000) 72,000 (120 000) 84,000 (140 000) 96,000 (160 000) 108,000 (180 000)
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 TURBO DIESEL HDI
Service every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*. This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
+ maintenance of particulate
emission filter
(except 2 litre HDI 90 bhp) + maintenance of
particulate emission
filter (except 2 litre HDI 90 bhp)
* Whichever comes first.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL / DIESEL1 Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps indicator
light.
5 Rev counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP) warning light.
8 Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder. 9
Righthand direction indicator.
10 Speedometer.
11 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
12 Front fog lamps indicator light.
13 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
14 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) indicator light
(petrol versions only).
15 Low coolant level warning light.
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16 Coolant temperature indicator.
17 Trip recorder zero reset.
18 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
19 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
20 Air bags warning light.
21 ABS system warning light.
22 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
23 Battery charge warning light.
24 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
25 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
26 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
27 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
28 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
29 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
30 Lighting rheostat.
31 Fuel gauge.
32 Low fuel level warning light.

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1 Fuel filler cap
warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps
indicator light.
5 Rev. counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP)
warning light.
8 Low fuel level warning
light.
9 Fuel gauge. 10
Service indicator, oil level
indicator and total distance
recorder.
11 Righthand direction indicator.
12 Speedometer.
13 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
14 Front fog lamps indicator light.
15 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) warning light (petrol
versions only). 17
Low coolant level warning light.
18 Coolant temperature indicator.
19 Trip recorder zero reset button.
20 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
21 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
22 Air bags warning light.
23 ABS system warning light.
24 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
25 Battery charge warning light.
26 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
27 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
28 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
29 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
30 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
31 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
32 Lighting rheostat.
33 Engine oil temperature
indicator.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL / DIESEL

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Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps indicator
light.
5 Rev. counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP) warning light.
8 Low fuel level warning light.
9 Fuel gauge. 10
Service indicator, oil level
and total distance recorder.
11 Righthand direction indicator.
12 Speedometer.
13 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
14 Front fog lamp indicator light.
15 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) indicator light
(petrol versions only). 17
Low coolant level warning light.
18 Coolant temperature indicator.
19 Trip recorder zero reset.
20 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
21 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
22 Air bags warning light.
23 ABS system warning light.
24 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
25 Battery charge warning light.
26 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
27 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
28 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
29 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
30 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
31 Operating programmes.
32 Gear lever position indicator.
33 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
34 Lighting rheostat.
35 Engine oil temperature.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
A permanently lit warning light, or flashing with the engine running, is an
indication of a malfunction in the relevant unit. Some warn ing lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multi–function display. Do n ot
ignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly a s possible.
If the Central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are d riving, stop
your vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.
Central (STOP) warning light
Linked to the "engine oil pressure", ''the low brake fluid l evel'', '' the
coolant temperature gauge'' and ''electronic brake force distrib u
tion system fault'' warning lights.
It comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
Stop immediately if it flashes with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning light.
Stop immediately if it comes on with the engine running.
It indicates either:
– insufficient oil pressure,
– lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the oil le vel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Low coolant level
warning light
Stop immediately.
Allow the engine to cool before top
ping up.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In the event of a breakdown and to
prevent the risk of scalding, turn the
cap to the first notch to allow the
pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel filler cap warning
light
This comes on if the fuel
cap is not correctly screwed
on or is missing.
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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force
distribution warning light.
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
– that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
– an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remai ns on even with the
handbrake released),
– lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the
electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Antilock braking system (ABS) warning light
This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched o n.
If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfun ction of the
ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servoassisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the
particulate emission
filter warning light
(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signal.
The flashing of this light while the
engine is running is caused either by
the particulate emission filter being
overloaded or by the engine running
too long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil
ter clogging if the same conditions of
operation are maintained.
As soon as possible, drive for at
least three minutes at a speed
exceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri
ving conditions allow this.
If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light co
mes on.
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ESP Electronic
Stability Programme
operation indicator
light
This flashes when the system is
operating.
It is lit continuously if disarmed or if
there is a fault.
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