brake Peugeot 406 2003 Owner's Manual

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11 -Driver's air bag. Horn.
12 - Windscreen wash-wipe 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 adjustment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control.
21 - Rear ashtray. 22 -
Cup-holder.
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 flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger air bag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and directionindicators stalk. Arming/disarming of automatic switching on oflights.
10 - Instrument dials.

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Moving Off
To move off from position P:
 It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock).
 Select the required function ( R, D, 3, 2or1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
You can also move off from 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 vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that function illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark (parking): for parkingthe vehicle and startingthe engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N eutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in auto-adaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or driving on winding roads, (automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or fortowing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1: for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI) Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the gear lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch C again or operate
the lever.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI engines

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Memorising a speed As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2 or 3. This
memorises the speed, which will be maintained automatically. Note: It is possible to accelerate momentarily without disarming the
cruise control. Cancelling the memorised speed If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
 Press button 4or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speedAfter cancelling, press button 4. Your vehicle will return to the
last memorised speed.
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Do not use cruise control on slippery roads or inheavy traffic.
CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed pro-
grammed by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and withoutthe driver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals. In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater than
25 mph (40 km/h) or 37 mph (60 km/h), depending on the engine, with atleast 4th gear engaged (2nd gear for the automatic gearbox). Operation
 Place switch 1 in the ON position.
A speed can now be memorised.
 Place switch 1 in the OFF position to de-activate the system. Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the previous one:
 press button 3;
 release it when you havereached the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower thanthe previous one:  press button 2;
 release it when you havereached the required speed.
Cancelling the cruise control  place switch 1in the OFFposi-
tion or switch off the ignition.

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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular
services).Replacement of the timing belt: consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions: ¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: ¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 ¡C.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 ¡C.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.

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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular
services).Replacement of the timing belt: consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions: ¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: ¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 ¡C.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 ¡C.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.

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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 subsequent 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 engine. Intermediate top-upvisit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
Petrol engine (except 24V V6 injection): service every 20,000 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. 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)

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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. Intermediate top-upvisit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
24V V6 petrol injection engine: service every 20,000 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.
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
* Whichever comes first.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)

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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 5W40 oil for 2.2 litre HDI engines. Intermediate top-upvisit.
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)
* Whichever comes first. MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,000 (80 000)
60,000 (100 000) 72,000 (120 000) 84,000 (140 000) 96,000 (160 000) 108,000 (180 000)

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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION171
Replacement of the
timing belt: consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Replacement of the solenoid valve filter every 40,000 miles (60 000 km) or 2 years.
Replacement of the brake fluidevery 2 years or every 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil. Fuel Ecomony Oil or
synthetic oil may also be used. Intermediate top-up visit incorporated in the fixedservices.
MILES (km) 10,000 (15 000)/90,000 (135 000) 20,000 (30 000)/100,000 (150 000) 30,000 (45 000)/110,000 (165 000) 40,000 (60 000)/120,000 (180 000)
50,000 (75 000)/130,000 (195 000) 60,000 (90 000)/140,000 (210 000) 70,000 (105 000)/150,000 (225 000) 80,000 (120 000)/160 (240 000)
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL/LPG
Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years + LPG checks every 10,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year.
First service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*. This is necessary
in order to benefit from the warranty.
+ LPG checks+ Replacement of the solenoid valve filter
+ LPG checks+ Replacement of the solenoid valve filter
* Whichever comes first. + LPG checks
+ LPG checks
+ LPG checks
+ LPG checks + LPG checks
+ LPG checks

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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions. * According to destination.
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).- Passenger compartment 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 OperationFirst ServiceA C Intermediate- Engine oil.- Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only).
- Engine oil (check + top-up).- Gearbox level (check + top-up).- Battery level (check + top-up) if cap is removable.- Front/rear screen wash level (check + top-up).- Coolant level (check + top-up).- Brake fluid level (check + top-up).- Power steering fluid level (check + top-up, according to specification).