2002.5 Peugeot 406 handbrake

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The ESPsystem offers
increased safety during
normal driving, but should
not incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.
The operation of the system is
assured to the extent to which the
recommendations of the manufac
turer regarding the wheels (tyres
and wheel rims), the braking com
ponents, the electronic compo
nents and the assembly and repair
procedures within the PEUGEOT
network are respected.
After an accident or impact, have
the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
DRIVING YOUR 406
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and com
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act
ing on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the tra
jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When one of these two sys
tems is operating, this light
flashes. Handbrake
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilise your vehicle.
W
arning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave
ment and apply the handbrake.
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),
it could prove useful to disarm the
ASR system to make the wheels
spin and regain grip. 
Press the switch "ESP OFF", sit
uated to the left of the steering
wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicator
lights come on, accompanied by the
message '' ASR/ESP deactivated''
on the multifunction display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine or
the brakes.
They engage again: automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switch
again.
Operating check When a system malfunction
occurs, the switch light
flashes and the indicator
light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
check the system.

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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.

29072002
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 406
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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).