Peugeot 406 Break 2003 Owner's Guide

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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ð that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ð an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ð lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the particulate emissionfilter warning light(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter beingoverloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri-ving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
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ESP Electronic Stability Programmeoperation indicatorlight
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.

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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight 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 whenthe ignition is switched on andremains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
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, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicatingthe cause of the front or side air bagfault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to engine.
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 pre-heating indicator lightIf 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 trying 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 malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning lightThis comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð loose battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliserwarning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light When this warning light comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx-imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliserwarning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light When this warning light comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx-imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION167
Operation The twin fuel system allows petrol or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to be
used indifferently. Press switch 1in the centre of the
centre console.
Different statuses of indicator light 2:
Ð flashing; request for operation using LPG,
Ð fixed; operating using LPG,
Ð off; operating using petrol.
Starting Irrespective of the position of switch 1, the engine starts using petrol. The switch to operation using LPG will take place if switch 1is in the LPGposi-
tion. The LPGindicator light flashes until the engine reaches an adequate tem-
perature. The switch from one fuel to the other is displayed by the switching on/switching
off of indicator light 2.
When the minimum LPG level is reached, while driving, this is indicated by flashingof switch 2; the system then switches to operation using petrol automatically.
It is advisable to drive in petrol mode from time to time to keep the petrolinjection system in good condition. If switch
2flashes rapidly, move switch 1to the petrol position, then
return to LPG mode. If switch 2still flashes rapidly, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstruments and controls. When thelighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase (orreduce) the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release the button.
Trip recorderzero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð service indicator,
Ð total distance recorder. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displayed for five seconds.
Maximum Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, withthe engine stopped, for 10 minutes. No oil It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, otherwise there is a risk the engine will be damaged.
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Display BThis enables the following information to be displayed:
Ð the time,
Ð the date,
Ð the outside temperature (the ¡C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
Ð the radio displays,
Ð the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or thebonnet is open and if the fuel filler cap is missing.
Ð the warning messages (e.g. ''battery low'') or information messages (e.g. "top up fuel tank''), displayed temporarily, can be cleared by pressing button 1or 2
Ð 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 1allow you to scroll through the various data
in the following sequence:
Ð language in which the information is displayed,
Ð unit of distance (kms or miles),
Ð unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit),
Ð time format (12 then 24 hour mode)
Ð hour,
Ð minutes,
Ð year,
Ð month,
Ð 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 main screen and the modified data are recorded.
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Display CThis enables the following information to be displayed:
Ð the time,
Ð the date,
Ð the outside temperature (the ¡C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
Ð the radio displays,
Ð the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or the
bonnet is open,
Ð the warning messages are displayed temporarily (e.g. "top up fuel tank'') and can be cleared using the remote control,
Ð the trip computer (see following page),
Ð the satellite navigation system (see corresponding section),
Ð the name of the road along which the vehicle is travelling (permanent locat- ing).
Setting the parameters
The remote control allows you to access the settings. Accessing the different menus is described in the section on the Satellite Navigation System. Permanent locating This function makes it possible to display the name of the road along which the vehicle is travelling when guidance is not activated. Press the "MODE"button on the remote control to display the name of the road
along which you are travelling.
To "ZOOM" in order to display the information more clearly, press the right arrow
on the remote control.
WARNING: the CD ROM containing the map data must be in the drive.
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AUDIO RB2
1 -
Press (behind)
2 - Press (behind) Function
Increase volume Decrease volume
1 + 2 - Simultaneous press
3 - Press Cutting off the sound (mute); restoring the sound by pressing any button Automatic search of higher frequencies (radio) Selection of next track (CD and cassette)
4 - Press Automatic search of lower frequencies (radio)
Selection of previous track (CD and cassette)
5 - Press the end Source selection
(radio, cassette, CD changer)
6 - Rotation(clockwise) Selection of higher frequency station stored in memory (radio)Selection of next CD - Reversal of direction of play (cassette)
7 - Rotation(anti-clockwise) Selection of lower frequency station stored in memory (radio)Selection of previous CD -
Reversal of direction of play
(cassette)
Movement
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Button Function
A ON VOL Radio on/off. Adjustment of volume.
B RDS RDS function on/off.
Press for more than 2 seconds: regional following mode on/off.
CTATraffic information priority on/off.
D Press fully: cassette rewind.
EPress fully: cassette fast forward.
D+E j k Press half-way: reversal of direction of play of the cassette.
jj kk Press fully: ejection of the cassette.
F Increasing the bass/treble setting.
G Decreasing the bass/treble setting.
H AUDIO Adjustment of bass, treble, loudness and sound distribution.
I SRC Source selection: radio, cassette or CD changer.
Press for more than 2 seconds: CD shuffle.
J kAutomatic search of higher frequency.
Selection of next CD track.
K jAutomatic search of lower frequency.
Selection of previous CD track.
L MAN
Manual/automatic operation of buttons Iand Jin radio mode.
M BND Selection of FM1, FM2, FMast and AM wavebands.
ASTPress for more than 2 seconds: storing of a station in the memory (autostore).
1 to 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selection of station stored in the memory.
Press for more than 2 seconds: storing of a station in the memory.Selection of a CD.