brake Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's 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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-The jack is fitted with a system which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly.
-T ake the jack from the toolkit and
close it by pressing the ends A.
- Place the jack at one of the loca-tions Eunderneath the vehicle, as
close as possible to the wheel tobe changed. Unfold it by pulling theends A.
- Extend the jack using the wheel-brace 1and the extension 3.
-T ake out a wheel bolt at the top
and fit the centralising tool 2.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and remo-ve the wheel. Fitting a wheel -
Position the wheel using the cen- tralising tool to assist you.
-T ighten the bolts by hand, and
remove the centralising tool.
- Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
- Fold the jack and remove it.
- Fully tighten the wheel bolts usingthe wheelbrace.
- Replace the centre trim by pres-sing it with the palm of your hand.
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For your safety, always change the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slipperyground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga-ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehiclewhich is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel - have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checkedby a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured tyre repai-red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.

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Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Remove the translucent protector.Change the faulty bulb. Rear lights
1 - Direction indicators (P 21 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Brake lights/Side lights (P 21/5 W).
4 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
5 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). These 5 bulbs are changed from inside the boot: -
remove the retaining clips then release the carpet,
- remove the connector by pressing the tab A,
- remove the bulb holder by squeezing the tabs,
- change the faulty bulb.

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Fuse N° Rating
Functions
11 * 10 ALeft-hand main beam.
12* 10 A Right-hand main beam.
13* 15 A Horn.
14 10 A Front screenwash pump.
15* 30 A Ignition coil - Windscreen wiper - Oxygen sensor - Oil pressure - Injection system.
16* 30 A Air pump and oil temperature - Oil level - Brake lights operation - Alternator - Water in diesel detector - Injection relay control.
17* 30 A Passenger electric seat.
18 40 A Heater blower - Starter - Windscreen wiper slow speed.
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work must be carried out by a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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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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Removing the mat When removing the mat on the dri- ver's side, move the seat as far backas possible and remove the fixings. When refitting the mat, position it and replace the fixings by turningthem a quarter of a turn.
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BOOT LUGGAGE CARRIER* A
boot luggage carrier is available
from your PEUGEOT dealer. This equipment is not compatible
with the fitting of a rear spoiler. When it is used, take care not to con- ceal the third brake light. Follow the manufacturer's recom- mendations.
* Available as an accessory.

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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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