2002.5 Peugeot 406 Owner's Manual

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CHECKING THE LEVELS
Engine
Checking the 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 cold.There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A= maximum
B = minimum
Oil change: according to the manu
facturer's servicing schedule.
Dipstick. Never fill past the maxi mum mark A.
Oil level gauge on the instrument panel.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet the manufacturer's require
ments.
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Oil filter
Change the filter regularly according
to the servicing schedule.
Used oil
Prevent used oil from coming into
prolonged contact with the skin.
Do not dispose of used oil into drains
or onto the ground.
To maintain the reliability of engines
and emission control systems, the
use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Brakes and clutch
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid level:
The level should always be above
the DANGER mark on the reser
voir.
If the level drops substantially, con tact a PEUGEOT dealer imme
diately.
Fluid change
must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
use fluids approved by the manu facturer, which fulfil DOT 4 stan
dards. Cooling system
Use the fluid approved by the manu
facturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. Because this fan
can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling
system is pressurised, wait for at
least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any
work.
In the event of a breakdown and to
avoid any risk of burns, slacken the
cap to the first notch to release the
pressure. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40633
Only use products
approved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor
mance from components as
important as the power steering
and the braking system,
PEUGEOT selects and offers
quite specific products.
Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir with the engine
cold. The level should always be
above the MINI mark, close to the
MAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash reservoir
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use
products approved by PEUGEOT
(capacity 4.5 litres or 9 litres with
headlamp wash).
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 it
twice as often. Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the
style of driving, in particular for vehi
cles that are used in town, for short
journeys. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads even
between services.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Check the level according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Automatic autoadaptive
gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40633
Only use products
approved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor
mance from components as
important as the power steering
and the braking system,
PEUGEOT selects and offers
quite specific products.
Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir with the engine
cold. The level should always be
above the MINI mark, close to the
MAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash reservoir
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use
products approved by PEUGEOT
(capacity 4.5 litres or 9 litres with
headlamp wash).
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 it
twice as often. Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the
style of driving, in particular for vehi
cles that are used in town, for short
journeys. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads even
between services.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Check the level according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Automatic autoadaptive
gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the spare wheel
and jack
Saloon:
lift the boot carpet using the
lifting hook. Secure the hook behind
the boot seal.
Estate: unscrew the two carpet
retaining screws a quarter turn using
the ignition key or a coin. Lift the car
pet and secure the retaining hook
behind the tailgate seal.
7seater estate: fold back the third
row seat, then lift the carpet to gain
access to the spare wheel. Tools
1
Wheel brace.
2 Centralising tool.
3 Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 Jack.
5 Removable towing eye.
6 Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 Trim cap tool.
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent any
deformation of the floor when
loaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your
safety in the event of a frontal
impact. Removal
Park the vehicle on level, stable
and nonslippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace by pulling next to the
valve. For vehicles fitted with alloy
wheels 8, remove the centre
trim by using tool 6in one of the
holes.
Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles with alloy wheels 8,
remove the chrome trim caps before
hand (see page on 'special features
of alloy wheels' in this section).

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40635
The jack is fitted with a system
which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly. Take the jack
from the toolkit and fold it by press
ing the ends A. Place the jack at
one of the locations Eunderneath
the vehicle (as close as possible to
the wheel to be changed) and
unfold it by pulling the ends A.
Extend the jack using the wheel brace 1and the extension 3.
Take out a wheel bolt at the top and fit the centralising tool 2.
Loosen the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Fitting a wheel
Position the wheel using the cen
tralising tool to assist you.
Tighten the bolts by hand, and remove the centralising tool.
Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Fold the jack and remove it.
Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace.
Replace the wheel trim, except in the case of a spacesaver wheel,
by starting with the valve and
pressing on using the palm of your
hand. For your safety, always
change the wheel:
on level, stable, nonslippery ground,
with the handbrake applied,
with first or reverse gear engaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp).
After changing the wheel
have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible,
have the punctured tyre repaired and refit it to the vehi
cle as soon as possible.
7 seater Estate model
The spacesaver spare wheel fit
ted with a 125/80R15 tyre must
only be used as a shortterm mea
sure. Tyre pressure is 61 lb in2
(4.2 bars), maximum speed is
50 mph (80 km/h).

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Antitheft bolts*
If your wheels are fitted with an anti
theft bolt (one per wheel), the
chrome trim and then the plastic
cover must be removed using tool 7,
before unscrewing the bolt using one
of the two antitheft sockets (which
were given to you on delivery of your
vehicle along with the duplicate keys
and the confidential card) and the
wheel brace 1.
Note: make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the head
of the antitheft socket. This will
enable you to obtain duplicate anti
theft sockets from a Peugeot dealer.
* According to model and destination
Special features of alloy
wheels
Bolt covers
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
chrome trims.
Use tool
7to remove the trims before
slackening the bolts. Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with a steel
spare wheel, when fitting it, it is
normal
to notice when tightening the
bolts that the washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The spare
wheel is secured by the coneshape
of each bolt.
Fitting snow tyres
If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel
wheels to your vehicle, it is essential
to use special bolts available from
your PEUGEOT dealer.

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PETROL / LPG DUALFUEL VERSION167
Puncture
Insulated storage compartment
This is located in the boot and con
tains:
the temporary tyre repair cans 1
(your 406 LPG does not have a
spare wheel),
the adaptors 2 necessary for
filling the LPG tank in some
countries,
the towing eye 3.
Fuses
The LPG functions are protected
by the two fuses Ain the fuse box
located in the engine compartment.
Using the repair cans
(Refer to the directions on the cans
also)
if possible, remove the object
which caused the puncture,
rotate the wheel so that the valve is in the same position as the
figures 2 or 10 on a clock,
shake the cans vigorously before use. In very cold weather, warm
the cans between your hands for
few minutes,
hold the valve with one hand and with the other press the injection
nozzle on the can firmly onto the
valve, holding it straight,
maintain the pressure firmly for one minute, carry out the same operation with
the second can, then drive imme
diately, at a moderate speed , to
the nearest garage.
The cans enable you to carry out
a temporary repair.
After use, the tyre must be
changed.
As the cans are pressurized, they
must not be exposed to a temper
ature above 50°C.
Store them away from heat in the
insulated storage compartment.

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Amber bulbs must be
replaced by bulbs of iden
tical specification and
colour.
In certain weather conditions (low
temperatures, humidity), the
presence of condensation on
the inside of the headlamp
glass is normal; it disappears a
few minutes after the lights have
been switched on.
CHANGING A BULB
1 Dipped beam headlamps
2 Main beam headlamps
2 bulbs (H755W)
Press the tab and remove the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb.
Disconnect the connector.
Press the end of the securing clip to remove it. Change the b ulb.
When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positi oned correctly and that
the securing clip is corrrectly fixed.
Reconnect the connector.
Refit the protective cover.
3 Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the socket using the lever and remove it. Change the bul b.
4 Direction indicators (P 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change t he bulb.
Note: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the lefthand bulbs, remove the protective battery co ver.Direction indicator (WY 5 W)
Pull the rear section of the trans
parent cover and release the
assembly.
Turn the connector a quarter turn and remove it.
Change the bulb.
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