engine Peugeot 406 2002.5 Owner's Guide
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Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 3
Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
4 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position, other
wise there is a risk of the windows
misting up. 5 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
If the engine is stopped before the
end of the fifteen minutes, demisting
will resume when the engine is
switched on again.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automati
cally, by pressing the switch again.
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3 Setting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows
(de icing/demisting).
To quickly de ice or demist the wind
screen and the side windows:
– set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
– close the central vents,
– press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 4 Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
Used simultaneously with the air
conditioning, recirculation improves
the performance of the system when
set to hot as well as to cold.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position. 6 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Important precaution
Operate the air conditioning for 5 to
10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal
flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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4 Setting the airdistribution
Successive presses on the
top or bottom part of this
button allow the air to be
directed to:
the windscreen (de icing or demist ing),
the windscreen and footwells,
the central and side vents,
the central and side vents and footwells,
the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of the
button to select the previous or next
setting from the above list. Manual operationel
You may, if you wish, make a differ
ent choice from that offered by the
system, by changing one of the set
tings.
Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 Air conditioning
Pressing this button
stops the air condi
tioning. Pressing
again returns the air conditioning to
automatic operation. The symbol" A/C " is displayed.
6 Air flow
The air flow may be
increased or reduced
by pressing the '' + ''
or '' –'' button respectively. 7 Air intake
This button is
pressed for recircula
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,
prevents the entry of unpleasant
odours or fumes into the passenger
compartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A second
press returns the system to automat
ic intake of air.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
8 Demisting therear screen
With the engine run
ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen and
the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting. It
is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow
of water under the vehicle when sta
tionary.
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CHILD SEATS
Although one of PEUGEOT's main concerns when designing your vehicl e, the safety of your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these precautions:
All children under the age of 10 must travel in a special ap proved child seat*, adapted to their weight, in a seat fitted with
a seat belt.
Front passenger seat*: children under the age of 10 must not travel in the forwards facing position**.
The rearwards facing position is permitted. In this position, it is compulsory to disarm the passenger air bag.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommends the following systems:
Up to 18 months (up to 13 kg)
"Britax Babysure": installed with its back to the engine in the front or in the rear using a three point seat belt.
In the front, the passenger seat must be in the 'mid way' position on the slide.
From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (9 to 18 kg) "Römer Prince": installed in the rear using a three point seat b elt.
For the safety of your child, the seat and the restraining cush ion must never be separated.
From 3 to 6 years (15 to 25 kg) "Römer Vario'': installed in the rear with a three point sea t belt.
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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
multi function 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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Make a careful note of the number on each key. The key number i s coded on the label attached to the key. If
the key is lost, your PEUGEOT dealer can rapidly supply you with ne w keys.
The high frequency remote control is a high performance system.
Do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a p ossibility that it may unlock your vehicle without your knowledge .
The remote control cannot operate if the key is in the ignit ion, even if the ignition is switched off, except for reprogram
ming.
Do not operate the deadlock if there is someone inside the vehicle.
As a safety measure (when there are children on board), remove the i gnition key when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Do not handle the buttons of your remote control when out of range of your vehicle as you run the risk of stopping it from
working.
It would then be necessary to reprogramme the remote control.
When buying a second hand car:
– ensure that you are in possession of the confidential card;
– have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones
that can start your vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobil iser system.
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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
multi function 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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OPENING THE BONNET
From inside:pull the handle on the
left hand side under the fascia.
From outside: lift the catch and
raise the bonnet.
Bonnet struts
These open the bonnet and hold it
open.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel. Check that the
bonnet is properly locked. FILLING WITH FUEL
Fill with fuel with the engine switched
off.
To open the fuel filler flap, firmly pull
the handle on the floor on the left of
the driver's seat.
If you are filling up your tank, do not
continue after the 3rd cut off of the
pump; this could cause your vehicle
to malfunction.
The capacity of the tank is approxi
mately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
A filler cap hook is provided on
the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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PETROL / LPG DUAL FUEL VERSION
166
Filling the LPG tank
(Capacity approximately 46 litres)
– switch off the ignition,
– unscrew the cap protecting thefiller opening,
– lock the filler nozzle onto the opening (if necessary, screw the
appropriate adapter*, located in
the insulated compartment, onto
the filler opening first),
– push the button on the pump,
– once filling has stopped automati cally, unlock the filler nozzle,
– screw the protective cap back onto the filler opening.
* according to destination. Petrol gauge
When the low petrol level indicator
comes on, fill the tank without delay
as the engine can only start using
petrol. Furthermore, a low petrol
level may result in fuel circuit faults.
Gas gauge
If the outside temperature is high,
the gas level indicated by the fuel
gauge may be slightly higher than
the actual level. Safety advice
The safety valve must be
closed before any mainte
nance or repair work is
carried out on your vehicle. To
close it, switch off the ignition.
Ensure that there is no risk that
the loads carried may damage the
tank.
Testing the tank
Decree of 18/01/43 and applica
tion of article 3 of the A.M. of
24/11/82.
The maximum interval between
successive tests is eight years.
However, the test must be repeat
ed whenever the vehicle is sold, if
this sale takes place more than
5 years following the last test.
It is imperative that any work on
the LPG feed system is carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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 continuous
operation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the light
becomes 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 stalk
for more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright
ness sensor can detect sufficient
light. 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 automatic
switching on of the lights. Operating check
Activation
Activation of this function is accom
panied by an audible signal and the
message
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multi function 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.
When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlamps
would 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.
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If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the system acti
vates the function (the lights come
on).The driver is alerted by the flash
ing of the ''dipped beam'' warning
light on 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 your
vehicle, the side lights and the
dipped beam lights may remain on
for 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 for
more than two seconds,
place the lights stalk in the 0posi
tion,
flash the headlamps,
get out of the car and lock it.