2002.5 Peugeot 406 Owner's Manual

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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle
on the floor on the right of the dri
ver's seat.
To close: from outside the
vehicle, push back the flap and
check that it is secured correctly.
Filling with fuel
Switch off the engine.
A filler cap hook is provided.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are pe rmitted and
which are not.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (7 0 litres).
Low fuel level warning light
From the time this light comes on, the range remaining is
approximately 30 miles (50 km). OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
Outside the vehicle: Lift
the catch and open the
bonnet.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
Moving Off
To move off from position P:
 It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P(shift lock)
 Select the required function (R,D,3,2or 1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
 Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
 Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2 or 1)then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the ve hicle
will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snowprogramme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that fu nction illuminates on the instrument panel.
P ark (parking): for parkingthe vehicle and startingthe engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the eng ine at idle.
N eutral: for startingthe engine and for parking,with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or driving on winding roads,(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1: for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox
(1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2
litre turbo diesel HDI)
Selection of first gear is by pres
sing switch Cwith the gear lever
in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch Cagain or operate the
lever.
V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre
turbo diesel HDI engines
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Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads or in
heavy traffic.
CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed
program
med by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and witho ut the
driver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals.
In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be great er than
25 mph (40 km/h) and 4th or 5th gear must be engaged.
Operation
 Place switch 1in the ONposition.
A speed can now be memorised.
 Place switch 1in the OFFposition to deactivate the system.
Memorising a speed
As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2or 3. This memo
rises the speed, which will be maintained automatically.
Note: It is possible to accelerate momentarily without disarming the
cruise control.
Cancelling the memorised speed
If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
 Press button 4or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speed
After cancelling, press button 4. Your vehicle will return to the
last memorised speed. Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher
than the previous one:
 press button 3;
 release it when you have rea
ched the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower than
the previous one:  press button 2;
 release it when you have rea
ched the required speed.
Cancelling the cruise control  place switch 1in the OFF
position or switch off the igni
tion.
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N° Symbol Function
1 Temperature adjustment
2 Demisting the rear screen
3 Air intake control
4 Setting the air distribution
5 Air flow adjustment
6 Air conditioning control
HEATING AIR CONDITIONING
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N° Symbol Function1 Temperature adjustment
2 Automatic visibility programme
3 Automatic comfort programme
4 Demisting the rear screen
5 Setting the air distribution
6 Air conditioning control
7 Air flow adjustment
8 Air intake control
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.
•For petrol engines: every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or every two years.
• For direct injection diesel engines: every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every two years.
The extension of the service intervals means that the engi ne oil level must be checked regularly: topping up of the
oil between oil changes is normal.
It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of min d, that your Peugeot dealer will carry out a levels check and
topup midway between each routine service, at the time or distance intervals specified.
This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within the
PEUGEOT network. At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a Peugeot safety check, for a nominal fee.
A Peugeot professional will carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant
and screen wash).
The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the serv ice indicator.
It is to be carried out at least every 10,000 miles (15 0 00 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for
direct injection diesel engines.
If the oil level is too low there is a risk of serious d amage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every
2,000 miles (3 000 km) or 3,000 miles (5 000 km), depen ding on the conditions of use.
The extended service intervals have been made possible by technica l modifications to the vehicles and lubricants:
THUS IT IS ESSENTIALTO ONLY USE ENGINE LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE APPROVED AND REC OMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The air bags and the pretensioning seat belts must be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate vi sits 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 condition
s:
• Continuous doortodoor use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low te mperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: • Hot countries with temperatures often above 30°C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15°C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommen dations,
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 vehicle s.
• Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.
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SERVICE INDICATOR
This is a visual reminder of when the
next service is due. This service is to
be carried out according to the man
ufacturer's servicing schedule.
Operation
As soon as the ignition is switched
on and for 5 seconds, the spanner
symbolising ''service operation'' is lit.
The trip recorder display shows you
the distance remaining (in round fig
ures) before the next service.
Example:4,800 miles remain before
the next service is due. When the
ignition comes on and for 5 seconds
the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the total distance
recorder resumes normal operation
and the display shows the total or trip
distances.The distance remaining before the
next service is less than 1,000 miles.
Example: 900 miles remain before
the next service is due.
When switching on the ignition and
for 5 seconds, the display shows:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the total distance
recorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit.
This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The display
shows the total or trip distances. The service is overdue
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for 5 seconds, the symbol and
the excess distance flash.
Example:
the service is overdue by
300 miles. The service should be
carried out very shortly.
When the ignition is switched on and
for 5 seconds, the display shows:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the total distance
recorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. The dis
play shows the total or trip distances.
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