weight Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's Manual

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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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SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEATS In accordance with European regulations (Directive 2000/3), the table below indicates the extent to which each seat in your vehicle may be fitted with a child seat:
U: universal category
According to destination:
L1 : BRITAX Babysure E11 0344117 Universal (birth to 29 lbs or 13 kg).
L2 : ROMER Prince E1 03301058 Universal (20 to 40 lbs or 9 to18 kg).
L3 : ROMER Vario E1 03301120 Universal (33 to 55 lbs or 15 to 25 kg)
L4 : RECARO Start E1 03301108 Universal (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg).
L5 : KLIPPAN Optima E17 030007 Universal (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg).
L6 : KIDDY Isofix Rearwards facing E1 03301123 and Universal (birth to 29 lbs or 13 kg).
L7 : KIDDY Isofix Forwards facing E2 030011 Universal (20 to 40 lbs or 9 to 18 kg). (a) Group 0: from birth to 8 lbs (10 kg).
(b) Consult the current legislation in your country.
Statutory weight range
Seat Group 0(a)
at 0+ Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
< 29 lbs (13 kg)
20 - 40 lbs (9 - 18 kg) 33 - 55 lbs (15 - 25 kg) 48 - 80 lbs (22 - 36 kg)
Front passenger seat(b)
with and without booster L1, L6 L2, L7 L3, L4, L5 L4, L5
Rear passenger seat UU UU
Side seat L1, L6 L2, L7 L3, L4
(recline position) L4 (recline position), L5

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CENTRE CONSOLEFront ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
Lighter
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically. Coin storageCup holderRear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) onimpact.
Storage compartment between the rear seats
This also contains a cup holder.

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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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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).
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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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