Peugeot 406 C 2002 Owners Manual

Range The display shows the distance that can still be covered with the fuelremaining in the tank. Note:this figure may rise if there is a
change in driving style or road sur- face, causing a significant drop incurrent fuel consumption. If there are less than 3 litres of fuel in the tank, only three segments will bedisplayed. Average consumption This is the ratio between the amount of fuel consumed and the distancetravelled since the computer was lastreset to zero. The display stops at 30 l/100km.
Current fuel consumption This gives the fuel consumption recorded during the last two sec-
onds. This function is only displayedwhen the vehicle is travelling at morethan 12 m.p.h. (20 km/h). The display stops at 30 l/100km. Average speed This is obtained by dividing the dis- tance travelled by the period of timethe vehicle has been in use (with theignition on), since the computer waslast reset to zero.Distance travelled This shows the distance travelled since the computer was last reset tozero. After the trip computer has been reset to zero, the range databecomes meaningful only after thevehicle has been in use for a certainperiod. If horizontal segments are displayed instead of figures when driving, con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1 - Driver's electric window switch.
2 - Passenger's electric window switch.
You have two options: Manual operation:press or pull switch 1gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch is released. Automatic operation: press or pull switch 1fully.
One touch completely opens or closes the window. Safety auto-reverse When the window on the driver's side rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and lowers again. Cancelling the safety auto-reverse In the case of frost, for example, if the window will not rise and goes into safety
auto-reverse mode, lower it completely and raise it again immediately, by pulling
the switch until the window closes completely.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS Electric rear view mirrors
Turn knob 6to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.Move knob 6in all four directions to
adjust.When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually. Fold-back electric mirrors With the
ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
Rear windows
To open the rear windows, tilt the
lever and push the window.
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The outside of the mirror on the driver's side is con-vex (area at edge definedby dotted line) in order toeliminate the 'blind spot'.
Objects observed in the driver'sand passenger's mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear. This must be taken into account to judge correctly the distance ofvehicles approaching frombehind.
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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:
- Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
- 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. Interior mirror The interior mirror has two positions: -
day (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
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Areas for toll cards / car park tickets The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located eitherside of the base of the interior mir-
ror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards and/or car park tickets.
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HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
Headlamp adjustment 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.
Ð- people.
1. - 4 people.
2. - 4 people + maximum authoriseload.
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 offautomatically the first time you accel-erate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.* According to destination.
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Sun visor with illuminated courtesy mirror With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.
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COURTESY LIGHTS Off. 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 rele- vant switch. Coat hook Press the lower section to extract the hook from its housing.
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CENTRE CONSOLEFront ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
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Rear 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.
Storage compartment between the rear seats
This also contains a cup holder.
Lighter
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically.
Coin storage Cup holder Rear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automaticgearbox offers the comfort of integral automatic
operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme (switch A) and a snowprogramme
(switch B).
Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to select one of the positions. Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel
display.
PPark: for immobilising the vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off.
RReverse: this must be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
at idle.
NNeutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
DDrive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3.For driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three
gears only).
2.For driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of
the first two gears only).
1.For use on steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing button Cwith the lever in position 2.
To exit first gear, press button Cagain or move the selector lever.
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V6 engine 2 litre engine
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Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off from position P:
It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift
lock),
Select the required position ( R, D ,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the brake pedal: the vehicle
moves off immediately.
You can also move off from positionN :
Release the handbrake with your foot on the brake pedal,
Select the required position ( R, D ,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the brake pedal: the vehicle
moves off immediately. Automatic Operation Automatic changing of the
four
gears :
Move the selector lever to position D.
The gearbox continuously selectsthe most suitable gear according tothe following parameters:
Ðdriving style,
Ðroad characteristics,
Ðvehicle load.
The gearbox functions in autoadaptive mode without any
action on your part. When the engine is idling
with position
R, D, 3, 2or
1 selected and the brakes
off, the car will move even
without you accelerating. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle when the engine isrunning. If work needs to be done with the engine running, apply thehandbrake and select position P
.
Never select position Nwhen the
vehicle is moving. Never select position Por R
unless the vehicle is stationary .
Do not change from one position to another to optimise braking onslippery roads. In the event of battery failure, if the lever is in position Pit will not
be possible to change to anotherposition.
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Note: For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, pressthe accelerator pedal down as far as it
will go (kickdown). The gearbox willchange down automatically or stay inthe gear selected, up to maximumengine speed. When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the
accelerator suddenly, the gearboxwill not change up for reasons of
safety.
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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the autoadaptive programme, two special
programmes are available. Theindicator light corresponding to theprogramme selected lights up on theinstrument panel. Sport programme
Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
S button.
The gearbox automatically favoursdynamic driving. Snow programme This programme makes starting
easier and offers smooth driving in
conditions when traction is poor.
Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note : You can return to the
autoadaptive programme at any time.
Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is indicated by the alternate flashing ofthe sport and snow lights on theinstrument panel. In such a case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked
in 3rd gear). You may feel asubstantial knock when reverse isselected from position
Por N(this
does not damage the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), if regulations permit this.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
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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.
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