ESP Peugeot 406 C 2003 User Guide

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Regional following modeWhen they are part of a network, certain stations broadcast regional programmes in the various areas they serve. With regional following mode you can keep listening to the same programme. Press the "RDS"button for more than two seconds to switch the function on or off.
PTY function This allows you to listen to stations broadcasting a specific type of programme (news, culture, sport, rock etc.). With FM selected, press the "TA"button for two seconds to switch this function on or off.
To search for a PTYprogramme:
- select the PTYfunction,
- briefly press button Kor Mto scroll down the list of the various types of pro-
grammes offered.
- when the programme of your choice is displayed, keep one of the buttons Kor Mpressed for two seconds to carry out an
automatic search (after an automatic search the PTYfunction is switched off).
In PTY mode, the different types of programmes can be stored in the
memory. To do this, press the preselection buttons 1to 6for more
than two seconds. To recall the type of programme stored in the
memory, briefly press the corresponding button.
EON system
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It allows the broadcast of traffic information, by a station that is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTYfunction.
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CD CHANGER Selecting CD changer modePress button D.
Selecting a disc Press one of the buttons 1to 6to select the corresponding disc.
Selecting a track Press button Kto select the following track.
Press button Mto return to the start of the current track or to select the previous
track.
Accelerated playPress and hold button Kor Mfor forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as the button is released. Shuffle
When the CD changer is selected, keep button Dpressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in ran-
dom sequence. Pressing button D again for two seconds returns you to normal play.
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Manual station search Press the "MAN" button.
Briefly press button Kor Mto increase or decrease the frequency displayed.
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain
continuous scrolling of the frequency. The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as the button is released.Pressing the "MAN"button again returns you to automatic station search.
Manual storing of stations in the memory Select the station required.Press one of the buttons 1to 6for more than two seconds.
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the station has been stored in the memory. Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore) Press button Bfor more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest signal in
FM. These stations are stored in the FM3 waveband.
- If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.
Recalling stations stored in the memory For each waveband, briefly press the buttons 1to 6to recall the corresponding stored station.

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PTY function This allows you to listen to stations broadcasting a specific type of programme (news, culture, sport, rock etc.). With FM selected, press the "TA"button for two seconds to switch this function on or off.
To search for a PTYprogramme:
- select the PTYfunction,
- briefly press button Kor Mto scroll down the list of the various types of pro-
grammes offered.
- when the programme of your choice is displayed, keep button Kor Mpressed for two seconds to carry out an automatic
search (after an automatic search the PTYfunction is switched off).
In PTY mode the different types of programmes can be stored in the
memory. To do this, press the preselection buttons 1to 6for more
than two seconds. To recall the type of programme stored in the
memory, briefly press the corresponding button.
EON system
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It allows the broadcast of traffic information, by a station that is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTYfunction.

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CD CHANGER Selecting CD changer mode Press button D.
Selecting a disc Press buttons 1to 6to select the corresponding disc.
Selecting a track Press button Kto select the following track.
Press button Mto return to the start of the current track or to select the previous
track.
Accelerated playPress the "MAN" button.
Press and hold button Kor Mfor forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as the button is released.Buttons K or Mresume the "track selection" function when the "MAN"button is pressed again.
Shuffle When the CD changer is selected, keep button Dpressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in
random sequence. Pressing button Dagain for two seconds returns you to normal play.

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4 - Setting the air distribution
Successive presses on the top or bottom part of thisbutton allow the air to bedirected to:
- the windscreen (de-icing or demist-ing),
- the windscreen and footwells,
- the central and side vents,
- the central and side vents andfootwells,
- the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of thebutton to select the previous or nextsetting from the above list. Manual operation Y
ou may, if you wish, make a differ-
ent choice from that offered by the system, by changing one of the set-tings. Press the " AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 - Air conditioning
Pressing this button stops the air condi-
tioning. Pressing again returns theair conditioning to automatic opera-
tion. The symbol " A/C" is displayed.
6 - Air flow
The air flow may beincreased or reducedby pressing the '' + ''
or '' –'' button respectively. 7 - Air intake
This button ispressed for recircula-
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,prevents the entry of unpleasantodours or fumes into the passengercompartment from outside. A void prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A second press returns the system to automat-
ic intake of air. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows.
8 - Demisting therear screen
With the engine run-ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen andthe mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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REAR SEATS Rear seat with fold-down backs Before carrying out any operation, in order to prevent damage to theseat belts, place them in the loca-tions provided. The rear seat back folds down in two sections.To
fold down the seat back
The release controls are situated inthe boot. Pull the control corresponding to the part of the seat back that you wish tofold down. When returning the seat back to its original position, ensure that it islocked correctly to guarantee your
safety.
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Ski flap Lower the arm rest to access the ski flap.

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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 from behind
EXTERIOR MIRRORS Electric rear view mirrors T urn 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.
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ARTIALLY OPENING REAR
WINDOWS
To partially open the rear windows,
tilt the lever and push it fully to lock the windows in the open position.
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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 onslippery roads. Note : You can return to the
autoadaptive programme at any time. ☞ Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomalyAny 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 mph (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 and push the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.

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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 onslippery roads. Note : You can return to the
autoadaptive programme at any time. ☞ Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomalyAny 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 mph (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 and push the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.