light Peugeot 406 2003 Owner's Guide

17-02-2003
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp (2nd for-wards turn of the ring)
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ringtwice backwards.
Direction indicators(flashers) Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lightsSelection is by turning ring A.
Lights off Side lights on Dipped/main beam headlamps Automatic switching on of lights Dipped/Main beam change Pull the stalk towards you.Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri-
ver's door is open, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Rotate the ring Bforwards to switch
on and backwards to switch off. The status is confirmed by the light on theinstrument panel.
Front fog lamps (1st for-wards turn of the ring)
YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
124
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, thefront fog lamps and therear fog lamp are daz-
zling and are prohibited.Do not forget to switch them offwhen they are no longer need-ed.

17-02-2003
AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor, or during continuousoperation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the lightbecomes bright enough or the wind-screen wipers stop. This function is active when the vehicle
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 stalkfor more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect sufficientlight. 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 automaticswitching on of the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multifunction 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 and themessage "Automatic lighting of
the headlamps deactivated" on the
multifunction display. When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlampswould switch on in automatic mode,the lights remain on. It is however possible to disarm this
function and switch off the lights by:
Ð manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
Ð switching off the engine.
YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 125
If the brightness sensor does not function correctly , the system acti-
vates the function (the lights come on).The driver is alerted by the flashing ofthe ''dipped beam'' warning light on theinstrument 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 yourvehicle, the side lights and thedipped beam lights may remain onfor 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.

17-02-2003
Automatic day/night interior mirror This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the mirror darkens automatically depending onthe intensity of the light from behind. It clears as the light (headlamps of follow-
ing vehicles, sunlight) decreases, ensuring maximum visibility. Operation Switch on the ignition and press switch 1:
Ð Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
Ð Indicator light 2off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during manoeuvres, the mirror clears automatical- ly when reverse gear is engaged.
YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 143
AREAS FOR TOLL
CARDS/CAR PARK TICKETS The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located either
side of the base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affixing tollcards and/or car park tickets.
Manual interior mirror The interior mirror has two positions:
Ð day (normal),
Ð night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.

17-02-2003
HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT Depending on the load in your vehicle, it is recommended that theheadlamp beam is adjusted.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
Ð 3 people.
1 5 people.
2 5 people + maximum authorised load.
3 Driver + maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. Hazard warning lights Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of thesteering wheel, then lock it by pushinghandle Adown fully.
YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
144
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch offautomatically the first time youaccelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.* According to destination.

17-02-2003
Sun visor with illuminated courtesy mirror With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.COURTESY LIGHTSOff. On when one of the doors is opened. Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.
1 - Front courtesy light
2 - Rear courtesy light
3 - Map-reading lights With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the relevant switch. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
145

17-02-2003
CENTRE CONSOLERear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) onimpact.
Rear screen sun blind Pull the blind by the central tab, and then position the hooks in the slots A.
1- Front ashtray Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
2- Lighter Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically.
3- Coin storage
4- Cup holder
5- Rear ashtray Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
146

17-02-2003
Luggage cover (estate) Pull the luggage cover towards you with both hands and position it in the notches A.
Guide the luggage cover back when closing it. Storage compartmentsThere are two storage compartments located behind the boot side trim.
To gain access to a compartment, pull the handle towards you and freethe panel by moving it upwards.
Rear parcel shelf
To remove:
turn control B, raise the rear of the shelf and remove it by pulling it
towards you.
To refit: insert the front part in the notches Cthen fold down the rear part.
LightThe boot light works when the boot is opened. Luggage net
The stowing rings allow the net to be placed in different positions. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
147

DRIVING Y0UR 406
148
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-gear
automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic
regulation, enhanced by a sport programme (switchA) and a snow
programme (switchB).
Gear selection gate
Ð Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the position has been selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the instrument panel.
P ark (parking): for immobilisingthe vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off. R everse: to drive in reverse gear(select this position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, engine at idle).N eutral: for starting the engine and forparking , with the handbrake on.
D rive: to drive in auto-adaptive mode (with automatic changing of the four
gears).3: for urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the
first three gears only).
2: for mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two
gears only).
1: or tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (1.8 and 2 litre petrol engines, 2 litre turbo diesel HDI engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing switch C, with the lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press switch Cagain or move the selector lever.
V6 Engine 1.8 litre and 2 litre petrol engines, 2 litre turbo diesel
HDIengine
17-02-2003

17-02-2003
DRIVING Y0UR 406
150
Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, you have a choice of two
specific programmes. The pro-gramme selected is displayed on theinstrument panel. Sport Programme Press button S, once the vehicle
has started and function D has
been selected.
The gearbox automatically favours dynamic driving. Snow programme This programme favours starting operations and drive to improvetraction.  Press button , once the vehicle
has started and function Dhas
been selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive programme at any time.  Press button Sor again to can-
cel the programme selected. Difficulties in operationAny disruption of the system is sig- nalled by the alternate flashing of theSport and Snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In this case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when reverse is selected fromP
to Ror from Nto R (without any
risk of damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.

17-02-2003
DRIVING Y0UR 406
150
Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, you have a choice of two
specific programmes. The pro-gramme selected is displayed on theinstrument panel. Sport Programme Press button S, once the vehicle
has started and function D has
been selected.
The gearbox automatically favours dynamic driving. Snow programme This programme favours starting operations and drive to improvetraction.  Press button , once the vehicle
has started and function Dhas
been selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive programme at any time.  Press button Sor again to can-
cel the programme selected. Difficulties in operationAny disruption of the system is sig- nalled by the alternate flashing of theSport and Snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In this case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when reverse is selected fromP
to Ror from Nto R (without any
risk of damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.