lock Peugeot 406 C 2002 Owner's Guide

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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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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DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE
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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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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CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed pro-
grammed by the driver, regardless ofthe road characteristics and withoutthe driver having to touch the accel-erator or brake pedals. In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater thanapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Operation
Place switch
1 in the ON position.
A speed can be memorised.
Place switch 1 in the OFF position
to cancel.
Memorising a speed As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2or 3. This
memorises the speed, which will be
maintained automatically. Note: It is possible to accelerate
momentarily without disarming the cruise control. Cancelling the memorisedspeed If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
Press button
4or the brake or
clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speed After cancellation, press button 4.
Your vehicle will return to the last memorised speed. Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the previous one:
press button 3;release it when you have reached the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower than theprevious one:
press button 2;
release it when you have reached the required speed.
Cancelling the cruise control
place switch 1in the OFFposition
or switch off the ignition.
Do not use cruise control on slippery roads or inheavy traffic. THE ABS ANTI-LOCKBRAKINGSYSTEM
When used with approved tyres in
good condition, the ABS increasesthe stability and manoeuvrability ofyour vehicle, particularly on poor orslippery road surfaces. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables the optimum braking pres-
sure to be reached more quickly,thus reducing the stopping distance.It is triggered according to the speed
of activation of the brake pedal. The
effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency. The normal operation of the ABSmay make itself felt by slightvibrations of the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE37
CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box Undo the three screws a quarter turn with a coin.Pull switch
Aand tilt the cover to
access the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers AFuse no. Rating FunctionsA 20 A
Locking/Unlocking..
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D - Not used. E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel -
Display - Audio equipment -
Satellite navigation system - Airconditioning.
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Remove the instrument panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE37
CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box Undo the three screws a quarter turn with a coin.Pull switch
Aand tilt the cover to
access the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers AFuse no. Rating FunctionsA 20 A
Locking/Unlocking..
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D - Not used. E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel -
Display - Audio equipment -
Satellite navigation system - Airconditioning.
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Remove the instrument panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface.

Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
- gear lever in position N,
- tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi- mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a tow bar.The towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front: Unclip the upper section of the cover and tilt it.Screw in the towing eye until it locks.From the rear:Unclip the cover by passing your hand behind the bumper and pushing.Screw in the towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only) It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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