Peugeot 406 C 2004 Owner's Manual

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Disarming check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied byan audible signal and a
message on the multifunction dis-
play. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illumination of this warning lightaccompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger
air bag deactivated" on the
multifunction display, indicates thatthe passenger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
Disarming the passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat. Otherwise, the child would risk being killed or seriously injured ifthe air bag were to inflate. 
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air bag disarming switch 1, turn it to the
"OFF" position, then remove the
key keeping the slot in this position.
The air bag warning light on theinstrument panel is lit throughout thedisarming process. In the "OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is removed, turn the air bag slot to the "ON" position
to re-activate the air bag and thusensure the safety of your passenger inthe event of an impact.
* According to destination. SIDE AIR BAGS The side air bags are incorporated into the backs of the front seats, onthe door side. They are deployed independently of
each other, on whichever side thecollision occurs.
Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and themessage "Air bag fault"
on the multi-function dis-
play, contact a PEUGEOT dealer tohave the system checked.
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For the front and side* air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position.
¥ Do not leave anything between the occupants of the front seats and the air bags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants.
¥ All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT network.
¥ After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.
¥ Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the air bags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
¥ Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently. Side air bags*
¥ Only put approved covers on the front seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side air bag inflates.
¥ Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
* According to destination.
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2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.
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2.2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.
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3 litre 24 valve V6 petrol injection engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.
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2.2 litre 16V turbo diesel HDI engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil level Check the level regularly and top up between changes. Maximum con-sumption is 0.5 litres per 600 miles(1 000 km). The oil level should be checked with the vehicle level and the engine coldusing the oil gauge or the dipstick.Dipstick There are two marks on the dipstick: A=maximum
Never fill past this mark. B= minimum
To maintain the reliability of the engines and of theemission control sys-tems, the use of additivesin the engine oil is prohib-ited.
Oil change According to the information given in
"PEUGEOT SERVICING" .
Note: avoid any prolonged contact of
used oil with the skin.
Viscosity selection In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments.
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Brake and clutch fluid level:
- The level should always bebetween the DANGER and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially, con- tact a PEUGEOT dealer immedi-
ately.
Fluid change:
- must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
- use fluids recommended by the manufacturer, which fulfil DOT 4standards.
Note: the brake fluid is noxious and
very corrosive. Avoid any contactwith the skin. Coolant level Use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. When the engine is warm, the tem- perature of the coolant is controlledby the engine fan. Because this fan
can operate with the ignition off andbecause the cooling system is pres-surised, wait for at least one hourafter the engine has stopped beforecarrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of burns, slacken the cap to the first notch to releasethe pressure. When the pressure hasdropped, remove the cap and top upthe level. Used products Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or coolant down drains or on theground. Power steering fluid level Open the reservoir with the engine
cold at ambient temperature. Thelevel should always be above theMIN mark, close to the MAX mark.
Windscreen and headlamp* wash fluid level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we advise that you useproducts recommended by
PEUGEOT.
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Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers specific products.
To prevent damage to the electri- cal units, avoid washing theengine.
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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 for vehi-cles that are used in town, for shortjourneys. 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 require an oil change. Have the level checked in accor-dance with the manufacturer's ser-vicing schedule. Oil filterReplace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sched-ule.

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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.Tools 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 whenloaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
Ð Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Ð Remove the chrome trims using the tool 6(see the paragraph in
this chapter entitled 'Special fea- tures of alloy wheels'). Note: when the vehicle is delivered,
the anti-theft sockets are in the glove box.
Ð Loosen the wheel bolts.
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Ð The jack is fitted with a systemwhich enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly. Take the jackfrom the toolkit and close it bypressing the ends A. Place the
jack at one of the four locations E
underneath the vehicle, as closeas possible to the wheel to bechanged. Unfold it by pulling theends A.
Ð Extend the jack using the wheel- brace 1and the extension 3.
Ð Take out a wheel bolt at the top and fit the centralising tool 2.
Ð Loosen the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Fitting a wheel
Ð Position the wheel using the cen-
tralising tool to assist you.
Ð Tighten the bolts by hand, and remove the centralising tool.
Ð Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Fold the jack and remove it.
Ð Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð 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:
Ð on level, stable, non-slipperyground,
Ð with the handbrake applied,
Ð with first or reverse gearengaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Ð never go underneath a vehiclewhich is supported only by ajack (use a ramp).
After changing the wheel Ð have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checkedby a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
Ð have the punctured tyre repaired and refit it to the vehi-cle as soon as possible.