seats Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2003, Model line: 406 C, Model: Peugeot 406 C 2003Pages: 141, PDF Size: 1.99 MB
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YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE1
Pages
Seats 92-100
Steering wheel controls 102-104
Instrument dials 105-113
Heating, air conditioning 48-51
Mirrors 119-120
Pages
Checks 26-31
Changing a bulb 35-36Access 89-91
Fuel filler flap 91
Changing a wheel 32-34
Each model may only be fitted with some of the equipment shown, according to its specification and the technical requirements in the country of first registration of the vehicle.
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Manual front seats 1 - Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment.
3 - Seat height adjustment
4 - Seat back angle adjustment.
5 - Lumbar adjustment.
6 - Seat back tilt adjustment. Electric front seatsA
-Forwards-backwards adjust- ment.
B -Seat cushion angle adjust-ment.
C -Seat height adjustment
D -Seat back angle adjustment.
M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and adjust the seat and the mir-rors. Press button "M"and button
"1" for the first driving posi-
tion, or "M"and "2"for the
second driving position.
1 - Recalls the first memorised position.
2 - Recalls the secondmemorised position.
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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.
* According to destination.129
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VENTILATION 1 -Windscreen de-icing or demisting vents.
2 - Front window de-icing or demisting vents.
3 - Side vents.
4 - Central vents.
5 - Air outlet to the front passengers' feet.
6 - Air outlet to the rear passengers' feet.
Recommendations for use ☞ Position the air flow control at a level which allows adequate air circulation inside your vehicle.
☞ Select the air distribution which best suits your requirements and the climatic conditions.
☞ Select a temperature setting and only alter it gradually for your comfort.
For an even air distribution, make sure that you do not block the air inlet grille at the base of the windscreen, the vents, th e
air passages under the front seats and the air extractor in the boot.
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6 - Head restraint height andangle adjustment Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is levelwith the top of the head.
To raise the head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower the head restraint, it is
necessary to push simultaneously:
Ð the button located on the left guide on top of the seat back,
Ð the head restraint downwards. The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevent itfrom dropping down (safetydevice in case of impact).
To remove the head restraint,
press the tab. 7 - Lumbar adjustment
To obtain better back support,
turn the knob.
Passenger seat
To gain access to the rear seats,
there are two ways to tilt the seat back:
Ð pull the handle at the top right of the seat, or
Ð lift the handle at the bottom left of the seat.
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SEATS Manual adjustment of the front seats
1 - Forwards-backwards adjust- ment Lift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 - Adjusting the seat cushion angle Lift the lever to set the best angle.
3 - Adjusting the driver's seat height Pull the telescopic handle for- wards and pivot it up or down.
4 - Adjusting the seat back angle Turn the knob to obtain the best
angle.
5 - Tilting the seat back To gain access to the rear seats,
pull the handle, tilt the seat backas much as possible, and movethe seat forwards. On reposition-ing, the seat will resume its origi-nal settings.
Note: never reposition the seat
using the forwards-backwards adjustment control.
Never drive with the head restraints removed; theymust be in place and cor-rectly adjusted.
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Electrical adjustment of the front seats
A- Forwards-backwards adjustment Push the switch forwards or backwards to slide the seat.
B - Adjusting the seat cushion angle Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
C - Adjusting the driver's seat height Push the switch up or down.
D - Seat back angle adjustment Tilt the switch forwards or backwards
E - Tilting the seat back Pull the lever and tilt the seat back forwards. As long as you hold the seat back in the tilted position, the seat moves forward automatically (when the dooris closed, the ignition must be switched on in order tomove the seat forwards). On repositioning, the seat resumes its original settings.
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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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Rules for transporting children in the front passenger seat** Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the forwards facingposition, unless the rear seats arealready occupied by other childrenor the rear seats cannot be used(absent or folded). In this case,adjust the front passenger seat tothe most rearward position and armthe passenger air bag. The rearwards facing position is per- mitted from birth to 40 lbs (18 kg). Inthis position, it is essential to disarmthe passenger air bag.
GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO CHILD SEATS Although one of PEUGEOT's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safe- ty of your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these precautions: - Since 1992, all children under the age of 10 must travel in approved child
seats* suited to their weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt.
In order to recognise a child seat which conforms to current legislation, check
that it bears an orange lable indicating the weight range for its use and
its approval number.
- A child weighing less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) must travel in the rearwards
facing position both in the front and in the rear.
- The safest seats in your vehicle for the transportation of children are therear seats.
- If a child travelling on a booster seat, check that the lap section of the seat belt
passes over the child's tighs correctly. The chest section of the seat belt mustbe positioned on the child's shoulder without touching the neck. PEUGEOTrecommends that you use a booster seat with a back, fitted with a seat beltguide.
- Remember to fasten the seat belt or the child seat harness keeping the slack
in relation to the child's body to a minimum , even for short journeys.
* According to current legislation in the country.
** Consult relevant administration in your country for information regarding the rules for transporting children on the front passenger seat.
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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY PEUGEOT
In addition to the ISOFIX child seats, PEUGEOT offers a complete range of child seats which are secured using the seat belt: Group 0+: from birth to 29 lbs. (13 kg)
L1 - "Britax Babysure": installed in the rear-facing position in the front or in the rear using a three-point seat belt.
In the front, it is compulsory to disarm the passenger air bag and the passenger seat must be adjusted to the "mid-way"
position on the runner.
Group 1: from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)
L2 - "Ršmer Prince": installed in the rear using a two or three-point seat belt. For the safety of your child, the seat and the restraining cushion must never be separated.
Group 2: from 33 to 55 lbs (15 to 25 kg)
L3 - "Ršmer Vario'': installed in the rear with a two or three-point seat belt.
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Never leave one or more children alone and unsuper-vised in a vehicle. Never leave a child or an ani-
mal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun and has the windows closed.
To protect your young children from
the sun, fit blinds on the rear win- dows. Never leave the keys within reach of
children inside the car. Disarm the passenger air bag when installing a "rearwards facing" childseat on the front passenger seat.Otherwise, the child would risk beingkilled or seriously injured were the airbag to inflate. Observe strictly the recommenda- tions for assembling and securing thechild seat as shown in the child seatinstructions.
To prevent the doors from opening
accidentally, use the child lock*.Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third*.
* According to model.
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Groups 2 and 3: from 33 to 80 lbs. (15 to 36 kg)
L4 - "''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt.
The height and width of the seat back and length of the seat cushion must be adjusted according to the age and build of your child.
L5 - "Klippan Optima": installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt. From the age of 6 years (approximately 48 lbs or 22 kg), the booster is usedon its own.
Refer to the "Summary table for the installation of child seats".