lights Peugeot 406 Break 2002 User Guide

In good or rainy weather, both day and night, therear fog lamp is dazzlingand is prohibited. Do not forget to switch the
fog lamp off when it is no longer needed. Front and rear foglamps (2nd rotation ofthe ring forwards) These operate with the
side lights and the dipped/main beam headlamps. Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ring backwards twice in succession.
Direction indicators(flashers) Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lightsSelection is by turning ring A.
Lights off Side lights Dipped / main beam headlamps Automatic switching on of lights. Dipped/main beam change Pull the stalk fully towards you.Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri-
ver's door is left open, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp (ring B) Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The sta-tus is confirmed by the light on theinstrument panel.
Front fog lamps (first rota-tion of the ring forwards)
These operate with the side lightsand the dipped/main beam head-lamps.
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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 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 vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function: Start with the key in the acces- sories position (1st notch),
 Press the end of the stalk formore 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
Triggering of the sensor
Triggering of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"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 headlampswould 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 theflashing of the 'dipped beam' warn-ing 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 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 on key),
 press the end of the lights stalk formore than two seconds,
 place the lights stalk in the 0position,
 flash the headlamps,
 get out of the car and lock it.

Horn Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
Adjusting the headlamps Depending on the load in your vehi- cle, adjusting the beam of the head-lamps is recommended as follows.0- 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
–- 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 push-ing handle Adown fully.
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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 of auto-matically the first time you accelerate.
However, it is also possible to switch
them off by pressing the button.* According to country.

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 - Front map-reading lights. With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the rele- vant switch. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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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 improve trac-tion.  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). Donot 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 sta-tionary with the engine idling.

The ESP system offers increased safety duringnormal driving, but shouldnot incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.
The operation of the system isassured to the extent to which the recommendations of the manu-facturer regarding the wheels(tyres and wheel rims), the brakingcomponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly and repairprocedures within the PEUGEOTnetwork are respected.
After an accident or impact, havethe system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL(ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS system.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. If thereis a variation between the trajectoryfollowed by the vehicle and that
required by the driver, the ESP sys-tem automatically acts on the engineand the brake of one or morewheels,in order to put the vehicle back oncourse.
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
When one of these two sys-tems is operating, this lightflashes. Handbrake Applying When parking, pull the handbrake toimmobilise your vehicle.
Warning:
when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and pull on the handbrake. Releasing Pull the handle and press the buttonto release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR systems In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),it could prove useful to disarm theASR system to make the wheelsspin and regain grip. 
Press the switch "ESP OFF", sit-
uated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on , accompanied by the
message '' ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multi–function display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine orthe brakes. They engage again: automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switchagain.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.

Amber bulbs must be replaced by bulbs of iden-tical specification and
colour.
In certain weather conditions (lowtemperatures, humidity), the pre-
sence of condensation on theinside of the headlamp glass isnormal; it disappears a few
minutes after the lights have beenswitched on.
CHANGING A BULB
1 - Dipped beam headlamps
2 - Main beam headlamps 2 bulbs (H7-55W)
- Press the tab and remove the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Press the end of the securing clip to remove it. Change the bulb.
- When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned correctly and that the securing clip is corrrectly fixed.
- Reconnect the connector.
- Refit the protective cover.
3 - Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the socket using the lever and remove it. Change the bulb.
4 - Direction indicators (P 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb. Note: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the left-hand bulbs, remove the protective battery cover. Direction indicator (WY 5 W)
- Pull the rear section of the transpa-
rent cover and release the assem-
bly.
- Turn the connector a quarter turn and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
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Third brake light - saloon (5 W5W bulbs) Lower the two metal clips on either side of the light and slide the cover
towards the rear.
Remove the bulb-holder.Change the faulty bulb. Rear lights, saloon
1 - Direction indicators (P 21 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Brake lights/Side lights (P 21/5 W).
4 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
5 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). These 5 bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
- remove the retaining clips then release the carpet,
- remove the connector by pressing the tab
A,
- remove the bulb holder by squeezing the tabs,
- change the faulty bulb.
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Rear lights, estate
Wing lights
To remove the trim, pull the handle towards you and release the panelupwards.Open the flap using the ignition key. Remove the connector by pressing the metal bar
A.
Unscrew the wing nut B.
Release the light. To gain access to the bulbs, press
the tabs and release the bulb holder. 1 - Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2 - Direction indicators (P 21 W). Change the faulty bulb.
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Tailgate lights Open the flap using the cut-out provided. Disconnect the connector by relea- sing tab A.
Unscrew the two nuts. Remove the light by squeezing the two tabs B. Extract the bulb holder by pressingthe tabs
C.
Change the faulty bulb.
1 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Remove the translucent protector.Change the faulty bulb.
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