light Peugeot 406 2002.5 Owner's Guide

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The control unit
This is located in the boot on the right hand side. In the
estate, open the panel to access it.
1. CD ROM eject button.
2. CD ROM compartment.
3. The ON indicator light indicates that the control unit is
supplied with power.
4. The CD indicator light indicates that there is a CD
ROM in the control unit.The last voice message recall control
Pressing the button briefly
on the end of the lights
stalk repeats the last voice
message.
The CD ROM This contains all the mapping
data.
It must be inserted with the
printed face upwards.
Use only CD ROMs approved by PEUGEOT.
The satellite navigation system is active once the globe
appears in bold.
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The use of copied CDs can cause malfunctions.

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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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Press the switch. The indicator light
comes on when the air conditioning
starts.
1 Air conditioning control
The air conditioning is intended to
operate in all seasons. In summer it
allows the temperature to be reduced
and in winter, above 0°C, it increases
the effectiveness of the demisting.
2 Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your
requirements: from blue (cold when
the air conditioning is on) to red
(hot).
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Please note that for optimum
operation of the air condition
ing, the recommended air flow
setting is with knob 4 turned to
its second position.

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3 Setting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows
(deicing/demisting).
To quickly deice 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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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front
seat belts
Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle
into the stalk. Pretensioning and forcelimiting
front seat belts
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduc
tion of pretensioning and forcelimit
ing front seat belts. Depending on
the seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tight
ens the seat belt firmly against the
body of the occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The forcelimiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
occupant's body in the event of an
accident.
Rear seat belts
The three rear seats are all fitted with
threepoint inertia reel belts.
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To be effective, a seat
belt must be tightened as
close to the body as pos
sible.
Depending on the nature and the
seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioners may be triggered
before and independently of the
air bags.
In all cases, the air bag warning
light comes on.
Following a collision, have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
The system has been designed to
be fully operational for ten years.
Have it replaced after this period.

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
multifunction 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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Changing the battery of the
remote control
The information 'battery flat' is
given by an audible signal accompa
nied by a message on the multi
function display.
To replace the battery, unclip the
casing using a coin at the ring
(CR2016/3 volt battery).
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card
The confidential card contains the
identification code necessary for any
work carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code is
hidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary.
Keep your card in a safe place,
never inside the vehicle.
Programming the remote
control Switch off the ignition.
 Switch the ignition on again.
 press button A.
 Switch off the ignition and
remove the remote control key
from the ignition lock. The remote
control is now working again.
DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors is an addtional
safety device.
Warning:
The internal and external door
controls cannot operate when the vehi
cle is deadlocked.
There are two methods of operation:
With the the remote control
To deadlock: pressbutton A.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
Press button A within five seconds
of deadlocking to change this to lock
ing only.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
With the ignition key from the driver's
door
To deadlock: turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle.
To lock: within five seconds of deadlock
ing, again turn the key towards the rear
of the vehicle. To unlock: turn the key
towards the front of the vehicle.
Do not operate the dead
locking if there is someone
inside the vehicle.
Do not operate the buttons
of yur remote control while it is in
your pocket, as there is a possibility
that it may unlock your vehicle.

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
multifunction 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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THE ALARM SYSTEM
Setting and disarming the
alarm
Setting and deactivating the alarm
The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offers
two types of protection. exterior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if a door, the
boot or the bonnet is opened;
interior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensors
detect a variation in the air move
ment inside the vehicle (break
ing of a window) or movement
inside the vehicle.
The alarm is also equipped with an
antitamper function.
The alarm is also equipped with an
antitamper function.
If an attempt is made to tamper with
the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the alarm is triggered:
the siren sounds and the headlamps
come on. Setting the alarm
(interior and exterior protection)
Switch the ignition off and get out
of the vehicle.
Press the locking button of the remote
control key.
The doors lock.
The direction indicators light for two
seconds.
The red light on the switch flashes once
a second.
5 seconds later, exterior protection is set.
50 seconds later, interior protection is set.
Note:
when the alarm is triggered, the
siren sounds for thirty seconds. After
the thirty seconds it stops, but the
alarm remains set.
Warning
If, on setting the alarm, a door, the boot
or the bonnet are not closed correctly,
the siren sounds for a moment. If the
vehicle is closed correctly in the follow
ing 45 seconds, the alarm is set and
the direction indicators remain on for
two seconds. In all cases, the alarm is
set after 45 seconds. Disarming the alarm
(interior and exterior protection)
Press the unlocking button of the
remote control key.
The doors unlock.
The direction indicators flash for two
seconds.
The red warning light on the switch
goes out.
Note:
if the warning light continues
to flash after disarming the alarm, it
is a sign that the alarm has been trig
gered. The flashing will stop when
the ignition is switched on.

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Emergency cutoff
(If the remote control is not working)
Unlock the doors with the key.
Open the door.
The alarm is triggered. You have ten
seconds in which to switch it off.
Switch on the ignition.
Immediately press interior protec tion button 1.
The siren stops and the alarm is disarmed. Selecting the type of protection
Locking without setting the
alarm
Special precautions
To set the alarm with exterior
protection only.
If, while you are away from the vehi
cle, you wish to leave a window par
tially open or a pet inside the vehicle,
you need to select exterior protection
only:
Switch off the ignition.
Within the next ten seconds, press
the interior protection button 1until
the light comes on continuously.
Get out of the vehicle.
Press the locking button of the remote control.
The doors lock.
The direction indicators come on for two seconds.
The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
To disarm exterior protection
only
Press the unlocking button on the
remote control.
The doors unlock and the courtesy
lights come on.
The direction indicators flash for two
seconds.
The red light on the switch goes out. To lock the vehicle without
setting the alarm
It is the remote control which sets the
alarm.
Therefore, to lock the vehicle with
out setting the alarm: use the key.
To recharge or replace the battery:
Switch on the ignition.
You have 10 seconds after switch
ing on the ignition to press the inte
rior protection button 1and hold it
down for two seconds.
The indicator light flashes rapidly for three seconds.
You can now disconnect the battery.
After reconnecting the battery:
Lock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm will be set the next time
the vehicle is locked.
Do not make any
modifications to the alarm system.