2002.5 Peugeot 406 ignition

WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
A permanently lit warning light, or flashing with the engine running, is an
indication of a malfunction in the relevant unit. Some warn ing lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multi–function display. Do n ot
ignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly a s possible.
If the Central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are d riving, stop
your vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.
Central (STOP) warning light
Linked to the "engine oil pressure", ''the low brake fluid l evel'', '' the
coolant temperature gauge'' and ''electronic brake force distrib u
tion system fault'' warning lights.
It comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
Stop immediately if it flashes with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning light.
Stop immediately if it comes on with the engine running.
It indicates either:
– insufficient oil pressure,
– lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the oil le vel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Low coolant level
warning light
Stop immediately.
Allow the engine to cool before top
ping up.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In the event of a breakdown and to
prevent the risk of scalding, turn the
cap to the first notch to allow the
pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel filler cap warning
light
This comes on if the fuel
cap is not correctly screwed
on or is missing.
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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force
distribution warning light.
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
– that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
– an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remai ns on even with the
handbrake released),
– lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the
electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Antilock braking system (ABS) warning light
This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched o n.
If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfun ction of the
ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servoassisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the
particulate emission
filter warning light
(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signal.
The flashing of this light while the
engine is running is caused either by
the particulate emission filter being
overloaded or by the engine running
too long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil
ter clogging if the same conditions of
operation are maintained.
As soon as possible, drive for at
least three minutes at a speed
exceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri
ving conditions allow this.
If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light co
mes on.
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ESP Electronic
Stability Programme
operation indicator
light
This flashes when the system is
operating.
It is lit continuously if disarmed or if
there is a fault.
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Passenger air bag
disarming
warning light
Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi
function display.
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the indicator light comes on when
the ignition is switched on and
remains on.
In all cases, if the warning light flash
es, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light
The warning light comes on
for 6 seconds when the igni
tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, with
the engine running, is accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display indicat
ing the cause of the front or side air
bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light
(according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Diesel preheating indicator light
If the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on
and you can
start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before tryin g the starter.
Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this
indicates a fault in
the emission control system.
If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a ma lfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic con verter (petrol
engine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light
This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
– faulty operation of the charging circuit,
– loose battery or starter terminals,
– a cut or slack alternator belt,
– an alternator fault.
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Lighting
rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to
vary the intensity of the lighting of the
instruments and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) setting, release the but
ton then press it again to increase (or
reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the
button.
Trip recorder
zero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display
After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown i
n succession:
engine oil level indicator,
service indicator,
total distance recorder.
Engine oil level
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed
for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displa yed for
five seconds.
Maximum
Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surpl us of
oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indi cation is
only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, with
the engine stopped, for 10 minutes.
No oil
It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, oth erwise there
is a risk engine will be damaged.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On / offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position , press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ign ition being switched on.
Antitheft system
The set is coded in such a way that it can operate only on yo ur vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another vehicle.
The antitheft system is automatic and requires no action on your part.
VOLUME SETTING
Adjusting the volume Turn button Ato increase or reduce the volume.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO" button several times to access the bass (BASS), treble (TREB), loudness (LOUD), fader
(FAD) and balance (BAL).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without p ressing any button, or by pressing the
"AUDIO" button after adjusting the balance.
Note: bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possibl e to set them differently for radio, cas
sette or CD changer.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On/offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position , press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ign ition being switched on.
Antitheft system
The audio system is coded in such a way that it can operate on ly on your vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another
vehicle.
The antitheft system is automatic and requires no action on your part.
VOLUME SETTING
Adjusting the volume Turn button Ato increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO" button several times to access the bass (BASS), treble(TREB), loudness (LOUD), fader
(FAD) , balance (BAL)and automatic volume correction (CAV).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without p ressing any button, or by pressing the
" AUDIO " button after configuration of the automatic volume correction .
Note: bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possibl e to set them differently for radio,
cassette or CD changer.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On/offWith the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position , press button Ato switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ign ition being switched on.
ANTITHEFT SYSTEM
The audio system is coded in such a way that it can operate on ly on your vehicle. It would not function if fitted to another vehicle.
The antitheft system is automatic and requires no action on your part.
VOLUME SETTING
Adjusting the volume
Turn button Ato increase or decrease the volume of the set.
Note: If you have a telephone fitted with a "mute"signal output connected to the set, the set will automati
cally change to " mute" when the telephone is used.
AUDIO SETTINGS Press the "AUDIO" button several times to access the bass (BASS),treble(TREB), loudness (LOUD), fader
(FAD) , balance (BAL)and the automatic volume correction (CAV).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds without p ressing any button, or by pressing the
" AUDIO " button after configuration of the automatic volume correction .
Note: the bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is p ossible to set them differently for radio,
CD, or CD changer.
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Main menu
Switch on the ignition.
Press the "Menu"button to access the main menu.
Select a function using the direction arrows, then confirm ( "VAL" button). The
"Navigation/guidance" menu offers various options
for selecting guidance:
By entering the address of a new destination.
By selecting a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available in a town.
By selecting an address stored in one of the two directo ries.
By resuming previously interrupted guidance or by stop ping current guidance. Two messages may be displayed
depending on the previous actions: "Resume guid
ance" or "Stop guidance" .
Radio functions are suspended when the system is in guidance mode.
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Navigation / Guidance
Following selection of the "Navigation/guidance"menu,
a screen warns you about the use of the navigation sys
tem. Follow the regulations in force and do not use the
remote control while driving.
Press the "VAL"button to access the next screen.