Peugeot 406 Break Dag (2003 year). Instruction - part 8
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YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
Hazard warning lights
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Depending on the load in your vehi-
Press the button, the direction indi-
cle, it is recommended that the head-
cators flash.
When the vehicle is stationary,
lamp beam is adjusted.
unlock the steering wheel by pulling
They can operate with the ignition
handle A.
off.
Adjust the height and depth of the
0
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
steering wheel, then lock it by pushing
–
3 people.
handle A down fully.
1
5 people.
Automatic lighting of hazard
2
5 people + maximum
warning lights*
authorised load.
When braking in an emergency,
3
Driver + maximum
depending on the force of decelera-
authorised load.
HORN
tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off
Press one of the spokes or
Initial setting is position 0.
automatically the first time you
the centre of the steering
accelerate.
wheel.
It is also possible to switch them off
by pressing the button.
* According to destination.
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COURTESY LIGHTS
Sun visor with illuminated
courtesy mirror
With the ignition on, the mirror is
Off.
automatically lit up when the flap is
opened.
On when one of the doors is opened.
Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or
the ignition is on.
1 - Front courtesy light
2 - Rear courtesy light
3 - Map-reading lights
With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the relevant
switch.
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Rear screen sun blind
Pull the blind by the central tab, and
then position the hooks in the slots A.
CENTRE CONSOLE
1. Front ashtray
Rear shelf compartment
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
This is provided for the storage of a
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
first aid kit.
2. Lighter
The catch on the lid is designed to
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically.
withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) on
impact.
3. Coin storage
4. Cup holder
5. Rear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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Luggage cover (estate)
Storage compartments
Pull the luggage cover towards you with both hands and position it in the notches A.
There are two storage compartments
located behind the boot side trim.
Guide the luggage cover back when closing it.
To gain access to a compartment,
pull the handle towards you and free
the panel by moving it upwards.
Rear parcel shelf
To remove: turn control B , raise the rear of the shelf and remove it by pulling it
towards you.
To refit: insert the front part in the notches C then fold down the rear part.
Light
The boot light works when the boot is opened.
Luggage net
The stowing rings allow the net to be placed in different positions.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
The 4-gear automatic gearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic
regulation, enhanced by a sport programme
(switch A) and a snow
programme
(switch B).
Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the position
has been selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Park (parking): for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine, with the
handbrake on or off.
Reverse: to drive in reverse gear
(select this position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, engine at idle).
Neutral: for starting the engine and for parking , with the handbrake on.
Drive: to drive in auto-adaptive mode
(with automatic changing of the four
gears).
V6 Engine
3: for urban driving or for driving on winding roads
(automatic changing of the
first three gears only).
2: for mountain roads or for towing a trailer
(automatic changing of the first two
gears only).
1: or tackling steep gradients
(selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (1.8 and 2 litre petrol engines, 2 litre turbo
diesel HDI engine)
Selection of first gear is by pressing switch C, with the lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press switch C again or move the selector lever.
1.8 litre and
2 litre petrol
engines,
2 litre turbo diesel
HDI engine
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Moving off
Automatic operation
When the engine is idling,
With the engine running, to move off
Automatic changing of the four
with the brakes not ap-
with the selector lever in position P:
gears :
plied, if function R, D, 3, 2
☞ It is essential to press the brake
☞ Select function D in the gate.
or
1 is selected, the ve-
pedal to exit position P
(shift
hicle will move even if you are not
The gearbox always selects the most
lock),
accelerating.
suitable gear on the basis of the fol-
☞ Select the required function (R, D,
lowing parameters:
For this reason, do not leave
3, 2 or 1) then gradually release
- driving style,
children unsupervised inside
the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle, when the engine is
- road characteristics,
the vehicle will move off imme-
running.
diately.
- the vehicle's load.
When maintenance operations
The gearbox operates in auto-
need to be carried out with the
You can also move off with the se-
adaptive mode without any action
engine running, apply the hand-
lector lever in position N:
on your part.
brake and select function P.
☞ Release the handbrake with your
Never select function N when the
foot on the brake,
vehicle is moving.
☞ Select the required function (R,D,
Never select functions P or R
3, 2 or 1) then gradually release
unless the vehicle is stationary.
the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off imme-
Remarks:
Do not change from one position
diately.
To obtain m axim um acceleration
to another to improve braking effi-
without touching the gear lever,
ciency on a slippery surface.
press the accelerator pedal down as
With the selector lever in position
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear-
P, it will be impossible to change
box will change down automatically
to another position if your battery
or stay in the gear selected, up to
is flat.
maximum engine speed.
When braking, the gearbox changes
down automatically so as to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the accele-
rator suddenly, the gearbox will not
change up, so as to improve safety.
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Sport and Snow programmes
Difficulties in operation
In addition to the auto-adaptive pro-
Any disruption of the system is sig-
gramme, you have a choice of two
nalled by the alternate flashing of the
specific programmes. The pro-
Sport and Snow lights on the instru-
gramme selected is displayed on the
ment panel.
instrument panel.
In this case, the gearbox will operate
in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
Sport Programme
gear). You may feel a substantial
knock when reverse is selected from
☞ Press button S, once the vehicle
P to R or from N to R (without any
has started and function D has
risk of damage to the gearbox).
been selected.
Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h),
The gearbox automatically favours
speed restrictions permitting.
dynamic driving.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
MANUAL GEARBOX
delay.
Snow programme
Reverse*
This programme favours starting
To change to reverse gear, lift the
operations and drive to improve
ring under the gear lever knob and
traction.
push the gear lever to the left then to
☞ Press button
, once the vehicle
the front.
has started and function D has
been selected.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
The gearbox adapts to driving on
the engine idling.
slippery roads.
Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive
programme at any time.
☞ Press button S or again to can-
cel the programme selected.
* According to engine.
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Sport and Snow programmes
Difficulties in operation
In addition to the auto-adaptive pro-
Any disruption of the system is sig-
gramme, you have a choice of two
nalled by the alternate flashing of the
specific programmes. The pro-
Sport and Snow lights on the instru-
gramme selected is displayed on the
ment panel.
instrument panel.
In this case, the gearbox will operate
in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
Sport Programme
gear). You may feel a substantial
knock when reverse is selected from
☞ Press button S, once the vehicle
P to R or from N to R (without any
has started and function D has
risk of damage to the gearbox).
been selected.
Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h),
The gearbox automatically favours
speed restrictions permitting.
dynamic driving.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
MANUAL GEARBOX
delay.
Snow programme
Reverse*
This programme favours starting
To change to reverse gear, lift the
operations and drive to improve
ring under the gear lever knob and
traction.
push the gear lever to the left then to
☞ Press button
, once the vehicle
the front.
has started and function D has
been selected.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
The gearbox adapts to driving on
the engine idling.
slippery roads.
Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive
programme at any time.
☞ Press button S or again to can-
cel the programme selected.
* According to engine.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
Disarming the ESP/ASR systems
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
The ESP system offers
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
CONTROL (ESP)
increased safety during
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),
normal driving, but should
These systems are linked and com-
it could prove useful to disarm the
not incite the driver to take
plement the ABS.
ASR system to make the wheels
risks or to drive at high speed.
spin and regain grip.
The ASR system optimises drive to
The operation of the system is
prevent the wheels skidding, by
☞ Press the switch "ESP OFF", si-
assured to the extent to which the
acting on the brakes of the drive
tuated to the left of the steering
recommendations of the manufac-
wheels and on the engine. It also
wheel.
turer regarding the wheels (tyres
allows the directional stability of
and wheel rims), the braking com-
the vehicle to be improved on
The switch lights up and the indicator
ponents, the electronic compo-
acceleration.
lights come on, accompanied by the
nents and the assembly and repair
If there is a variation between the tra-
message ''ASR/ESP de-activated''
procedures within the PEUGEOT
jectory followed by the vehicle and
on the multi-function display: the
network are respected.
ESP and ASR systems no longer
that required by the driver, the ESP
After an accident or impact, have
affect the operation of the engine or
system automatically acts on the
the system checked by a
the brakes.
engine and the brake of one or more
PEUGEOT dealer.
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
They engage again:
back on course.
☞ automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
☞ manually by pressing the switch
again.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
Operating check
Handbrake
When one of these two sys-
tems is operating, this light
When a system malfunction
Applying
flashes.
occurs, the switch light
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilise your vehicle.
flashes and the indicator
light comes on.
Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave-
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
ment and apply the handbrake.
check the system.
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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drive momentarily at a speed greater
THE ABS
than the memorised speed. When the
ANTI-LOCK
accelerator pedal is released, the vehi-
BRAKING SYSTEM
cle will return to the memorised speed.
Cancelling the memorised
When used with approved tyres in
speed
good condition, the ABS increases
If you wish to cancel the memorised
the stability and manoeuvrability of
speed:
your vehicle, particularly on poor or
☞ press button
4
or the brake or
slippery road surfaces.
clutch pedal.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
Recalling the memorised
there is a risk of wheel lock.
speed
CRUISE CONTROL
After cancellation, press button
4.
Cruise control enables the vehicle to
Your vehicle will return to the last
maintain a steady speed pro-
memorised speed.
grammed by the driver, regardless of
The normal operation of the ABS
the road characteristics and without
Changing a memorised
may make itself felt by slight
the driver having to touch the acce-
speed
vibrations of the brake pedal.
lerator or brake pedals.
To memorise a speed higher than
In order for it to be memorised, the
the previous one:
In emergency braking, press
vehicle speed must be greater than
☞ press button 3;
very firmly without releasing
40 km/h or 60 km/h , depending on
the pressure.
☞ release it when you have reached
the engine, and fourth gear at least
the required speed.
must be engaged (second gear for
To memorise a speed lower than the
the automatic gearbox).
previous one:
Operation
☞ press button 2;
EMERGENCY BRAKING
☞ Place switch 1 in the ON position.
☞ release it when you have reached
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
A speed can be memorised.
the required speed.
In an emergency, this system
☞ Place switch 1 in the OFF position
enables the optimum braking pres-
Cancelling the cruise control
to cancel.
sure to be reached more quickly,
☞ Place switch 1 in the OFF position
thus reducing the stopping distance.
Memorising a speed
or switch off the ignition.
It is triggered by the speed at which
As soon as you reach the chosen
the brake pedal is activated. The
speed, press button
2
or
3. This
Do not use cruise control
effect of this is a reduction in the
memorises the speed, which will be
on slippery roads or in
resistance of the pedal and an
maintained automatically.
heavy traffic.
increase in braking efficiency.
Note: It is possible to accelerate and
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AIR BAGS
Passenger air bag precautions
The air bags have been designed to
For a vehicle fitted with a passenger
maximise the safety of the occupants
air bag disarming switch:
in the event of serious collisions;
they work in conjunction with the
force limiting seat belts.
- disarm the air
In the event of a serious collision, the
bag if you ins-
electronic detectors record and
tall a rear-facing
analyse any abrupt deceleration of
child seat on the
the vehicle: if the triggering threshold
front passenger
is reached, the air bags inflate
seat,
instantly and protect the occupants
- arm the air bag
of the vehicle.
for
an adult
pas-senger.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly, so that they do
FRONT AIR BAGS
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their possible exit from the
These are folded in the centre of the
vehicle.
steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
The air bags will not be deployed in
They are deployed simultaneously,
collisions which are not serious, for
except in cases where the air bag is
For a vehicle not fitted with a pas-
which the seat belt is sufficient to
disarmed.
senger air bag disarming switch:
provide maximum protection. The
seriousness of the collision depends
Front air bag malfunction
on the nature of the obstacle and the
- do not install a rear-
speed of the vehicle at the moment
If this warning light comes
facing child seat on
of impact.
on, accompanied by a buz-
the front passenger
zer and the message "Air
Air bags only operate when the
seat.
bag fault" on the multi-
ignition is switched on.
function display, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys-
Note: the gas escaping from the air
Never place your feet or
tem checked.
bags can be a minor irritant.
any object on the fascia.
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Operating check
SIDE AIR BAGS
This is confirmed by an indi-
The side air bags are incorporated
cator light, accompanied
into the backs of the front seats, on
by an audible signal and a
the door side.
message on the multi-function dis-
They are deployed independently of
play.
each other, on whichever side the
With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu-
collision occurs.
mination of this warning light accom-
panied by an audible signal and the
Operating check
message "Passenger air bag dis-
armed" on the multi-function display,
This is confirmed by an indicator
indicates that the passenger air bag
light, accompanied by an audible
is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF"
Disarming the passenger
signal and a message on the multi-
air bag*
position).
function display.
To ensure the safety of your child,
If this indicator light comes
it is essential to disarm the pas-
on, accompanied by an
senger air bag when you install a
audible signal and the mes-
rear-facing child seat on the front
sage "Air bag fault" on
passenger seat.
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
☞ With the ignition switched off, insert
the system checked.
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 the
instrument panel is lit throughout the
disarming 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" posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact.
* According to destination.
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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 (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
•
Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags.
It 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 an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
•
After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the air bag systems checked.
•
The air bag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years from the date of registration of the vehicle.
Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period.
Front air bags
•
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
•
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
•
Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. 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.
•
Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Operating check
SIDE AIR BAGS
This is confirmed by an indi-
The side air bags are incorporated
cator light, accompanied
into the backs of the front seats, on
by an audible signal and a
the door side.
message on the multi-function dis-
They are deployed independently of
play.
each other, on whichever side the
With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu-
collision occurs.
mination of this warning light accom-
panied by an audible signal and the
Operating check
message "Passenger air bag dis-
armed" on the multi-function display,
This is confirmed by an indicator
indicates that the passenger air bag
light, accompanied by an audible
is disarmed
(switch in the "OFF"
Disarming the passenger
signal and a message on the multi-
air bag*
position).
function display.
To ensure the safety of your child,
If this indicator light comes
it is essential to disarm the pas-
on, accompanied by an
senger air bag when you install a
audible signal and the mes-
rear-facing child seat on the front
sage "Air bag fault" on
passenger seat.
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
☞ With the ignition switched off, insert
the system checked.
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 the
instrument panel is lit throughout the
disarming 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" posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact.
* According to destination.
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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 (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
•
Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags.
It 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 an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
•
After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the air bag systems checked.
•
The air bag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years from the date of registration of the vehicle.
Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period.
Front air bags
•
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
•
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
•
Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. 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.
•
Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
1.8 litre 16V and 2 litre 16V
3 - Windscreen and headlamp*
6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
petrol engines
wash reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
1 - Power steering.
4 - Battery.
8 - Dipstick.
2 - Coolant reservoir.
5 - Air filter.
* According to destination.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
2 litre 16 valve HPI petrol
3 - Windscreen and headlamp*
6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
injection engine
wash reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
1 - Power steering reservoir.
4 - Battery.
8 - Dipstick.
2 - Coolant reservoir.
5 - Air filter.
* According to destination.
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