brake Peugeot 406 C 2004 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 air bag disarming switch. Alarm button.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/air conditioning controls.
31 - Multifunction display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and airflow regulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger air bag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustableheating/ventilation ventsand air flow regulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
10 - Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's air bag. Horn.
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Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off from position P:
press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off
immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake pedal,
select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off
immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral operation,enhanced by a
sport programme (switch A) and a snowprogramme (switch B).
Gear selection gate Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and 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 driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first 3 gears only).
2 : for driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first 2 gears only).
1 : for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing switch Cwith the selector lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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V6 engine
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CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control makes it possible to maintain a constant vehicle speed
programmed by the driver, whatever the condition of the road and withoutaction on the accelerator or brake pedal.
To be memorised, the vehicle speed must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) or 37 mph (60 km/h), depending on the engine, with at least 4th gearengaged (2nd gear for the automatic gearbox). Operation Place knob 1in the ONposition.
A speed can be memorised. Place knob 1in the OFFposition to deactivate the system.
Memorising a speed When you reach the required speed, press button 2or 3. The speed is
memorised and will be maintained automatically.Note: it is possible to accelerate temporarily without deactivating the
cruise control.
Deactivation of the memorised speedIf you wish to deactivate the memorised speed: press button 4or the clutch or brake pedal.
Recalling the memorised speedFollowing deactivation, press button 4. Your vehicle resumes
the last speed memorised. Do not use the cruise control on slippery roadsor in heavy traffic.
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Modifying a memorised speed
To memorise a speed greater than the previous speed:
press button 3;
release it when you havereached the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower thanthe previous speed: press button 2;
release it when you reach therequired speed.
Cancelling the memorised speed Place knob 1in the OFFposi-
tion or switch off the ignition.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The brake fluid must be replaced every 36,000/40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt:consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions:
¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures. Or for long stays in the following conditions:
¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 degrees Celsius.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 degrees Celsius.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations. It is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals:
¥ Every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The brake fluid must be replaced every 36,000/40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt:consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 19
Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions:
¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures. Or for long stays in the following conditions:
¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 degrees Celsius.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 degrees Celsius.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations. It is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals:
¥ Every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.