2002.5 Peugeot 406 Owner's Manual

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2 Setting the airdistribution
To quickly deice or demist the wind
screen and the side windows:  set the temperature and air flow
controls to maximum,
 close the central vents.
1 Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your
requirements: from blue (outside
air temperature) to red (hot).
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HEATING

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Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 3
Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
4 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position, other
wise there is a risk of the windows
misting up. 5 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
If the engine is stopped before the
end of the fifteen minutes, demisting
will resume when the engine is
switched on again.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automati
cally, by pressing the switch again.
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Press the switch. The indicator light
comes on when the air conditioning
starts.
1 Air conditioning control
The air conditioning is intended to
operate in all seasons. In summer it
allows the temperature to be reduced
and in winter, above 0°C, it increases
the effectiveness of the demisting.
2 Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your
requirements: from blue (cold when
the air conditioning is on) to red
(hot).
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Please note that for optimum
operation of the air condition
ing, the recommended air flow
setting is with knob 4 turned to
its second position.

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3 Setting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows
(deicing/demisting).
To quickly deice or demist the wind
screen and the side windows:
– set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
– close the central vents,
– press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 4 Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
Used simultaneously with the air
conditioning, recirculation improves
the performance of the system when
set to hot as well as to cold.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position. 6 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Important precaution
Operate the air conditioning for 5 to
10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal
flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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Automatic operation1 Temperature adjustment
The value requested is displayed (from 15 to 30: comfortable te mpera
ture = 22).
Press the up and down arrows to adjust. 2 Automatic
comfort
programme
Press the " AUTO" button. The sys
tem automatically adjusts the tem
perature to that selected, by starting
the air conditioning if necessary.
It also manages the air flow and
intake, to ensure sufficient air circu
lation inside the vehicle.
Adjustment of the air distribution
must be carried out manually when
you require it.
3 Automatic visibility
programme
In certain cases, the automatic com
fort programme can prove inade
quate to deice or demist the win
dows (humidity, many passengers,
ice). In such cases, select the auto
matic visibility programme to
rapidly clear the windows.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, the air flow and
the air intake, distributing the air to
the windscreen and side windows.
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4 Setting the airdistribution
Successive presses on the
top or bottom part of this
button allow the air to be
directed to:
the windscreen (deicing or demist ing),
the windscreen and footwells,
the central and side vents,
the central and side vents and footwells,
the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of the
button to select the previous or next
setting from the above list. Manual operationel
You may, if you wish, make a differ
ent choice from that offered by the
system, by changing one of the set
tings.
Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 Air conditioning
Pressing this button
stops the air condi
tioning. Pressing
again returns the air conditioning to
automatic operation. The symbol" A/C " is displayed.
6 Air flow
The air flow may be
increased or reduced
by pressing the '' + ''
or '' –'' button respectively. 7 Air intake
This button is
pressed for recircula
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,
prevents the entry of unpleasant
odours or fumes into the passenger
compartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A second
press returns the system to automat
ic intake of air.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
8 Demisting therear screen
With the engine run
ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen and
the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting. It
is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow
of water under the vehicle when sta
tionary.
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SEATS
Manual adjustment of the front seats
1 Forwardsbackwards adjustmentLift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 Seat cushion angle adjustment Lift the lever to set the best angle.
3 Driver's seat height adjustment Pull the telescopic handle forwards and pivot it up or
down.
4 Seat back angle adjustment Turn the knob to obtain the best angle.
5 Head restraint height and tilt adjustment
The settting is correct when the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of the head.
To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower the head restraint, it is necessary to push
simultaneously:
the button on the lefthand side on top of the seat
back,
the head restraint downwards.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which
prevents it from dropping down (safety device in case
of impact).
To remove the head restraint, press the tab.
Warning: never drive with the head restraints removed.
They must be in place and correctly adjusted.
6 Front armrests The front armrests can be folded or removed.
To remove them, press the button between the armrest
and the side of the seat and pull the armrest.
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Electrical adjustment of the front seats
A Forwardsbackwards adjustmentPush the switch forwards or backwards to slide the
seat.
B Seat cushion angle adjustment Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
C Driver's seat height adjustment Push the switch up or down.
D Seat back angle adjustment Tilt the switch forwards or backwards.
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