battery Peugeot 406 2002.5 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40623

All driving conditions. o Arduous conditions
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
Oil filter Fuel filter (Petrol only) Fuel filter element (Diesel only) Air filter element Spark plugs (Petrol only)HPI
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 (Petrol only) Smoke opacity (Diesel only) Pollen filter (according to specification)o Visual check of the whole vehicle
DRAIN and REFILL
REPLACE
LEVELS
CHECK

ROAD TEST
Courtesy vehicle
SERVICE
Level
Operation Description of Operation First Service
A C Intermediate
Engine oil Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only)
Engine oil (check + topup) Gearbox level (check + topup) Battery level (check + topup) if cap is removable Front/rear screen wash level (check + topup) Coolant level (check + topup) Brake fluid level (check + topup) Power steering fluid level (check + topup, according to specifica tion)

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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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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
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

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Passenger air bag
disarming
warning light
Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi
function display.
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the indicator light comes on when
the ignition is switched on and
remains on.
In all cases, if the warning light flash
es, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light
The warning light comes on
for 6 seconds when the igni
tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, with
the engine running, is accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display indicat
ing the cause of the front or side air
bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light
(according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Diesel preheating indicator light
If the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on
and you can
start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before tryin g the starter.
Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this
indicates a fault in
the emission control system.
If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a ma lfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic con verter (petrol
engine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
– faulty operation of the charging circuit,
– loose battery or starter terminals,
– a cut or slack alternator belt,
– an alternator fault.
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Display BThis enables the following information to be displayed:
– the time,
– the date,
– the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
– the radio displays,
– the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a doo r, the boot or the
bonnet is open and if the fuel filler cap is missing.
– the warning messages (e.g. ''battery low'') or information messa ges (e.g. "top
up fuel tank''), displayed temporarily, can be cleared by pressin g button 1or 2
– the trip computer.
Setting the parameters
Press button 1for two seconds to access the settings. The information flashes
to show it is ready to be modified.
Then, individual presses on button 1 allow you to scroll through the various data
in the following sequence:
– language in which the information is displayed,
– unit of distance (kms or miles),
– unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit),
– time format (12 then 24 hour mode)
– hour,
– minutes,
– year,
– month,
– day,
Pressing button 2allows you to change the information selected. Maintain the
pressure for rapid scrolling.
After ten seconds without action, the display returns to the ma in screen and the
modified data are recorded.
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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.

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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.

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Automatic operation
Automatic changing of thefour
gears :
 Select function Din the gate.
The gearbox always selects the
most suitable gear on the basis of
the following parameters:
– driving style,
– road characteristics,
– the vehicle's load.
The gearbox operates in autoadap
tive mode without any action on
your part.
Moving off
With the engine running, to move off
with the selector lever in position
P:
 It is essential to press the brake
pedal to exit position P (shift
lock),
 Select the required function (R, D,
3 , 2 or 1)then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
You can also move off with the
selector lever in position N:
 Release the handbrake with your
foot on the brake,
 Select the required function (R,D ,
3 , 2 or 1)then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
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When the engine is idling,
with the brakes not
applied, if function R,D, 3,
2 or 1is selected, the
vehicle will move even if you are
not accelerating.
For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside
the vehicle, when the engine is
running.
When maintenance operations
need to be carried out with the
engine running, apply the hand
brake and select function P.
Never select function Nwhen the
vehicle is moving.
Never select functions Por R
unless the vehicle is stationary.
Do not change from one position
to another to improve braking effi
ciency on a slippery surface.
With the selector lever in position
P, it will be impossible to change
to another position if your battery
is flat.
Remarks
To obtain maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever,
press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear
box will change down automatically
or stay in the gear selected, up to
maximum engine speed.
When braking, the gearbox changes
down automatically so as to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the accelera
tor suddenly, the gearbox will not
change up, so as to improve safety.