tow Peugeot 406 C 2003 User Guide

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Lift the boot carpet using the lifting hook. Secure the hook behind theboot seal.T
ools
1 - Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Chrome trim tool
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded. T ighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your safety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal -
Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage firstor reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the centre trim.
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles fitted with alloy wheels,remove the chrome trims beforehand(see the section in this chapter entit-led 'Special features of alloywheels').
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Fuse N° Rating
Functions
1 shunt Central air bag.
25 AVentilation controls.
3 10 AInstrument panel.
45 AIgnition +ve signal for Built-in Systems Interface.
5– Not used.
6 10 ASteering wheel controls.
7 15 AAlarm siren.
8 10 ASatellite navigation system.
95 ABattery +ve signal for Built-in Systems Interface.
10 15 A Audio equipment.
11 10 AThird brake light.
12 10 A Right-hand brake light.
13 20 A Driver's one-touch electric window.
14 30 A Passenger's one-touch electric window.
15 – Battery +ve towing socket.
16 20 A Seat memorisation.
17 20 A Passenger's electric seat.
18 10 A Display - Lighting for lighter, switches and ash tray - Automatic gearbox selector lever.
Fascia panel fuse box

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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
W ithout lifting (4 wheels on the road)
Y ou 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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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer. Y our vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage but
it may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as closeas possible to the axle and the noseweight approaches the maximumpermitted without exceeding it. Cooling: T
owing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible. T
yres:
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Braking: T owing increases the braking dis-
tance. Lights: Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind: T ake into acount the increased sen-
sitivity to side wind.
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406 COUPE ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and
safety, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products. A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee. Ð Security :Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit, warning triangle, etc.
Ð Protection :Carpets, door sill protector, boot tray mat, styling strips, seat covers compatible with side air bags, protective film for bumpers.
Ð Communication :Telephone, hands-free kits, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
Ð Customisation :Alloy wheels, spoiler, sports exhaust, leather gear lever knob, leather steering wheel.
Ð Comfort :Storage facilities, luggage net, telephone console, armrest.
Ð Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, boot rack, snow chains.
Ð Children :Booster seats and child seats.
Ð Maintenance products :Windscreen wash fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products.

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Engines Gearboxes Model codes: 8C¥Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h).
T
owing weights and loads (in kg)
2 litre 2.2 litre 3 litre 3 litre 2.2 litre
16 valve 16 valve 24V V6 24V V6 16V HDI
Automatic Manual Manual Automatic Manual RFR 3FZ XFX XFX 4HX
1400 1 370 1 458 1 481 1 410
1 800 1 910 1 827 1 850 1 835
3 000 3 110 3 127 3 150 3 135
1 300 1 500 1 300 1 300 1 300 80 80 80 80 80
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