ignition Peugeot 406 Dag 2003 User Guide

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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ð that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ð an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ð lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the particulate emissionfilter warning light(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter beingoverloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri-ving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
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ESP Electronic Stability Programmeoperation indicatorlight
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.

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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the indicator light comes on whenthe ignition is switched on andremains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni-tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicat-ing the cause of the front or side airbag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to engine.
Water in diesel filter warning light (according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Diesel pre-heating indicator lightIf the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter. Engine diagnostics warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in
the emission control system.If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning lightThis comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð loose battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstruments and controls. When thelighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase (orreduce) the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release the button.
Trip recorderzero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð service indicator,
Ð total distance recorder. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displayed for five seconds.
Maximum Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, withthe engine stopped, for 10 minutes. No oil It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, otherwise there is a risk engine will be damaged.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On/offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ignition being switched on.
Anti-theft system The set is coded in such a way that it can operate only on your vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another vehicle.The anti-theft system is automatic and requires no action on your part. VOLUME SETTING Adjusting the volume Turn button Ato increase or reduce the volume.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO"button several times to access the bass (BASS), treble (TREB) , loudness (LOUD), fader
(FAD) and balance (BAL).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without pressing any button, or by pressing the "AUDIO" button after adjusting the balance.
Note: bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possible to set them differently for radio,
cassette or CD changer.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On/offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ignition being switched on.
Anti-theft systemThe audio system is coded in such a way that it can operate only on your vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another vehicle. The anti-theft system is automatic and requires no action on your part. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn button Ato increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO"button several times in succession to access the bass (BASS), treble (TREB) , loudness
(LOUD) , fader (FAD), balance (BAL)and the automatic volume correction.
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without pressing any button, or by pressing the "AUDIO" button after configuration of the automatic volume correction.
Note: bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possible to set them differently
for radio, cassette and CD changer.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On/offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ignition being switched on.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMThe audio system is coded in such a way that it can operate only on your vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another ve hicle.
The anti-theft system is automatic and requires no action on your part. VOLUME SETTING Adjusting the volume
Turn button Ato increase or decrease the volume of the set.
Note:If you have a telephone fitted with a "mute"signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change
to "mute" when the telephone is used.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO"button several times to access the bass (BASS), treble (TREB) , loudness (LOUD), fader
(FAD) , balance (BAL)and the automatic volume correction (CAV).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without pressing any button, or by pressing the "AUDIO" button after configuration of the automatic volume correction.
Note: the bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possible to set them differently for radio,
CD, or CD changer.
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Main menu Switch on the ignition. Press the "Menu"button to access the main menu.
Select a function using the direction arrows, then confirm ( "VAL" button). The
"Navigation/guidance" menu offers the following
options:
Ð entering of the address of a new destination.
Ð selection of a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available in a town.
Ð selection of an address stored in one of the two directories.
Ð access to the "Navigation options" menu;
Ð radio functions are suspended when the system is in guidance mode.
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Navigation/Guidance Following selection of the "Navigation/guidance"menu,
a screen warns you about the use of the navigation sys- tem. Follow the regulations in force and do not use theremote control while driving. Press the "VAL"button to access the next screen.

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Recalling a memorised position
¥ Door open and ignition off Within ten minutes of switching off
the ignition and opening the door, ashort press on button 1or 2recalls
the memorised position of the seat,then of the exterior mirrors.
¥ Door closed or ignition on: Ð keeping the button pressedadjusts the seat and the exteriormirrors.
When adjustment is completed ableep will sound.
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Memorising the seat and mirror positions
Two driving positions can be memo- rised.
To memorise:
Ð place the ignition key in the acces-
sories position;
Ð adjust your seat and mirrors;
Ð simultaneously press button " M"
and button " 1" for the first driving
position or button " 2" for the
second driving position. When the position has been memorised, you will hear twobleeps. Memorising a new position cancels the previous one. Heated seat controls Press the switch.The temperature is controlled auto-
matically. Pressing a second time stops opera- tion.

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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front seat belts Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the buckle into the stalk. Pre-tensioning and force-limitingfront seat belts Safety in the event of a frontal impact has been improved by the introduc-tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-ing front seat belts. Depending onthe seriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioning system instantly tight-ens the seat belt firmly against thebody of the occupant. The pre-tensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on. The force-limiting device reduces the pressure of the seat belt against theoccupant's body in the event of anaccident. Rear seat belts The three rear seats are all fitted with three-point inertia reel belts.
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To be effective, a seat belt must be tightened asclose to the body as pos-sible.
Depending on the nature and theseriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioners may be triggeredbefore and independently of theair bags. In all cases, the air bag warning light comes on. Following a collision, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. The system has been designed to be fully operational for ten years. Have it replaced after this period.

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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operate
the locks on the front door, the glovebox and the passenger air bag dis-arming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock and unlock thedoors and boot/tailgate. If one of the front or rear doors is open, the central locking does notwork. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle.
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This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds. Unlocking Press button
B to unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note: do not repeatedly press the
button of your remote control out of
range of your vehicle. You risk caus-ing it not to work and the remote con-trol would have to be reprogrammed. ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the code isrecognised and starting is possible. If the system does not function cor-
rectly, you are warned by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. In this case, the vehicle will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park: 
press button A. The courtesy
lights come on and the direction indicators flash for a few seconds.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.