light Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's Manual

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12 -Windscreen wash-wipe stalk. Trip computer stalk.
13 - Radio remote control stalk.
14 - Steering lock and ignition.
15 - Electric mirror controls.Window controls.
16 - Electronic stability control switch (ASR/ESP).
17 - Headlamp height adjustment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control.
21 - Rear ashtray. 22 -
Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches. Coin storage.Passenger airbag disarming switch. Alarm button.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multifunction display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger airbag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
10 - Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's airbag. Horn.

THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independentlyoperate the locks on the frontdoors, the fuel filler cap, the glovebox and the passenger air bagdisarming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock, deadlock(keeping the key turned in thelocked position for a few sec-onds) or unlock the doors and theboot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, it is impossible tooperate the central locking; ableep indicates locking by remotecontrol. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance.The remote control key DeadlockingDeadlocking renders the internal and external door locking con-trols inoperative. Press button
Ato deadlock the
vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicatorsfor approximately two seconds. A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead- locking, changes deadlocking tonormal locking .
This is confirmed by fixed lightingof the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Unlocking Press button
Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine control sys- tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who does not
have the key. Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start.
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Normal key
Remote
control key
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Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier. Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Starting a diesel engine
Do not press the accelerator. T urn the key to position "M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat indicator light does notcome on and you can start imme-
diately. If the indicator light does come on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position "S"
before restarting. Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion:
The ignition is off but the acces- sories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position:
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Automatic wipe In the AUTO, the wipers operate
automatically and adjust their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall .
STEERING WHEEL STALKS LIGHTS
Front and rear lights (ring A)
Lights off. Side lights.
Dipped / main beam headlamp.Automatic switching on of lights. YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE
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Front and rear fog lamps (ring B) Turn the ring forwards to switch
on and backwards to switch off. The status is shown by the indi-cator light on the instrumentpanel.
Front fog lamps (firstturn of the ring for-wards).Front and rear foglamps (2nd turn ofthe ring forwards). WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderaterain).
AUTO Automatic wipe.
0 Off
Single wipe
Windscreen wash/wipe: pull thestalk towards you.
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FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag*
☞ Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it to:
Ð the "ON " position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
Ð the "OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
With the igntition switched on(2nd notch) illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied by anaudible signal and the message"Passenger air bag disarmed"on the multifunction display indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"position). The warning light remains on throughout the disarming pro-cess. Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
-disarm the air
bag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat.
- arm the airbag for anadult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch: -do not install rear-facing child seats onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia. SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light: - does not come on when the
ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six
seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes thenremains on,
consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT☞ Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel then lock itby pushing handle Ain fully.
COURTESY LIGHT
Off. Lights when one of the doors is opened. Permanently lit, with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the igni-tion on.
MAP READING LIGHTS With the ignition switched on or the key in the accessories posi-tion, operate the relevant switch.
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1 - Driver's electric window.
2 - Passenger's electric window. Manual operation:
Press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon as the switch isreleased. Automatic operation* (driver):
Press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window. Turn knob 6to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
* According to country.
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Starting With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P:
☞ press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
☞ select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
Y ou can also start from position N:
☞ release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
☞ select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral automatic operation,
enhanced by a sport programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate ☞ Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
N eutral: for starting the engine and for parking , with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1: for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre engine). Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on
the floor to the outside of the driver's seat.
To close: from outside the vehi-
cle, push back the flap and check
that it is secured correctly.
Filling with fuel Switch off the engine. A filler cap hook is provided.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which
are not.The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
Low fuel level warning lightFrom the time this light comes on, the range remaining is approximately 30 miles (50 km).
Outside the vehicle:Lift the catch and raisethe bonnet.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:Pull the handle.
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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions. * According to destination.
A
AND C SERVICE LEVELS AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter- Fuel filter* (Petrol)- Fuel filter element (diesel).- Air filter element- Spark plugs (petrol)
- Engine oil- Bleed fuel filter (diesel)
- Engine oil (check + top-up)- Manual gearbox oil (check + top-up)- Battery (check + top-up) if cap is removable- Screen wash front/rear (check + top-up)- Coolant (check + top-up)- Brake fluid (check + top-up)- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification)- Operation of lights and indicators- Condition of glass, headlamp and light lenses and mirrors- Horn- Windscreen washer jets-Condition of wiper blades- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts- Handbrake- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers)- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters- Brake pads o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings- Shock absorbers-Rear drum brake lining wear- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel)- Emission control check as per current legislation (petrol)- Smoke opacity (diesel)- Passenger compartment filter (according to specification) o-Visual check of the whole vehicle
DRAIN/REFILL
REPLACE
LEVEL
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle
SERVICE*
LevelOperations Description of operation 1st Service
ACIntermediate