Indicator Peugeot 406 C 2002 User 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:
Ðthat the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ðan excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ðlit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of theelectronic 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 partic- ulate emission filterwarning light (dieselengine)
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 being
overloaded 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 driving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
ESP Electronic Stabili- ty Programme opera-
tion indicator light
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 airbag is disarmed, the indicator lightcomes on when the ignition isswitched on and remains on. In all cases, if the warning light flash-
es, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when theignition is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multi-function display indicat-ing the cause of the front, side or curtain air bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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 light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ðfaulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ðloose battery or starter terminals,
Ða cut or slack alternator belt,
Ðan 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 the boot isopen.
Electronic immobiliser warning 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 capacityis approximately 70 litres (15.4 gal-lons). 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.
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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 the boot isopen.
Electronic immobiliser warning 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 capacityis approximately 70 litres (15.4 gal-lons). 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.
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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 but-ton.
Trip recorder zero reset With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
-engine oil level indicator,
-service indicator,
-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 sec-onds. 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 isonly 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 thereis a risk engine will be damaged.
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The last voice message recall controlPressing the button briefly on the end of the lights stalkrepeats the last voice mes-sage.
The CD ROM This contains all the mappingdata. It must be inserted withthe printed face upwards.
Only use CD ROMs approved by PEUGEOT. The satellite navigation system is active once the globe appears in bold.The control unit This is located in the boot on the right hand side. 1. CD ROM eject button.
2. CD ROM compartment.
3. The ON indicator light indicates that the control unit is
supplied with power.
4. The CD indicator light indicates that there is a CDROM in the control unit.
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The use of copied CDs can cause malfunctions.

THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operatethe locks on the doors, the fuel fillercap, the glove box and the passen-ger air bag disarming switch. Central locking From the doors the keys allow you to lock, deadlock and unlock the doorsand the boot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, central locking is not possible.In this case a bleep indicates lockingby remote control. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately 2 seconds. Note:
in addition to locking, pressing
button Aautomatically closes the
windows and the sunroof. Deadlocking Deadlocking renders ithe internal and external door controls inopera-tive. Press button Ato deadlock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed light- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : a long press on button A, in
addition to deadlocking, automatical- ly closes the windows and the sun-roof. Another press on button A, within
five seconds of deadlocking, changes this to normal locking. This is confirmed by fixed ighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds, accompaniedby a brief sound of the horn. Unlocking Press button Bto unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note:
avoid handling the button of
your remote control when out of
range of your vehicle. You run therisk of stopping it from working. Itwould then be necessary to repro-gramme the remote control.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, an audible signal sounds,
accompanied by a message on the
multi-function display.
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
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Changing the battery of the remote control The information 'battery flat'is
given by an audible signal accompa- nied by a message on the
multiÐfunction display.
To replace the battery, unclip the casing using a coin at the ring(CR2016/3 volt battery). If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed,reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle. Reprogramming the remote control
 Switch off the ignition.
 Switch the ignition on again.
 Press button Aimmediately.
 Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the
ignition. The remote control is nowworking again.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.
Locating your car
To locate your car, if you have locked it, in a car park:  press button A.The courtesy
lights come on and the directionindicators flash for a few seconds.
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THE ALARM SYSTEM Setting and deactivating the alarm The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offerstwo types of protection. ¥ exterior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if a door, the
boot or the bonnet is opened;
¥ interior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensors detect a variation in the air move-
ment inside the vehicle (break-ing of a window) or movementinside the vehicle.
The alarm is also equipped with ananti-tamper function. If an attempt is made to tamper with the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the alarm is triggered:the siren sounds and the headlampscome on. Setting the alarm (interior and exterior protection) Switch the ignition off and get out of the vehicle. Press the locking button of the
remote control key. The doors lock.The direction indicators light for two seconds. The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
5 seconds later, exterior protection is set.
50 seconds later, interior protection is set. Note:
when the alarm is triggered,
the siren sounds for thirty seconds. After the thirty seconds it stops, butthe alarm remains set.
Warning: If, on setting the alarm, a
door, the boot or the bonnet are not
closed correctly, the siren sounds fora moment. If the vehicle is closedcorrectly in the following 45 seconds,the alarm is set and the directionindicators remain on for twoseconds. In all cases, the alarm isset after 45 seconds. Disarming the alarm (interior and exteriorl protection) Press the unlocking button of the
remote control key. The doors unlock.The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red warning light on the switch goes out. Note:
if the warning light continues
to flash after disarming the alarm, it is a sign that the alarm has been trig-
gered. The flashing will stop whenthe ignition is switched on.
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Emergency cut-off (If the remote control is not work- ing)
Unlock the doors with the key.
Open the door.
The alarm is triggered. You have ten
seconds in which to switch it off. ¥ Switch on the ignition.
¥ Immediately press interior protec-tion button 1.
¥ The siren stops and the alarm is disarmed. Selecting the type of protectionLocking without setting the alarm Special precautions
To set the alarm with exterior
protection only. If, while you are away from the vehi- cle, you wish to leave a window par-tially open or a pet inside the vehicle,you need to select exterior protectiononly:
¥ Switch off the ignition.¥ Within the next ten seconds, press
the interior protection button 1until
the light comes on continuously.
¥ Get out of the vehicle.¥ Press the locking button of the remote control.
¥ The doors lock.
¥ The direction indicators come on for two seconds.
¥ The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
To disarm exterior protection only
Press the unlocking button on the remote control. The doors unlock and the courtesy lights come on. The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red light on the switch goes out. To lock the vehicle without setting the alarm It is the remote control which sets the alarm. Therefore, to lock the vehicle with-
out setting the alarm: use the key.
To recharge or replace the battery: ¥ Switch on the ignition.¥
You have 10 seconds after switching
on the ignition to press the interior protection button 1and hold it down
for two seconds.
¥ The indicator light flashes rapidly for three seconds.
¥
You can now disconnect the battery.
After reconnecting the battery:
¥ Lock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm will be set the next time the vehicle is locked.
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Do not make any modi- fications to the alarmsystem.
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