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Resetting the service indicator
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out
this operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the reset procedure is as
follows: – Switch off the ignition.
– Press and hold button 1.
– Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a 10 second
countdown. – Keep button 1pressed for
10 seconds.
The display shows [= 0] and the ser
vice symbol disappears.
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80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)
SERVICE LEVELS
Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, based upon
the engine type.
The servicing cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service A and C , intermediate visits, and a few additional operations
depending on your vehicle; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 406.
Level B service is designed for less recent vehicles.
When the first service is carried out and at each subseq uent service, your dealer will advise you of the type and
content of the next service due.
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Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
Replacement of brake fluidevery 2 years or 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used.
Warning: do not use Fuel Economy oil in the 2.2 litre 16V petrol eng ine.Intermediate top up
visit
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
Petrol engine (except 24V V6 injection): service every 20,00 0 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
* Whichever comes first.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40621
80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,
000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)
Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
Replacement of brake fluidevery 2 years or 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used. Intermediate top up
visit
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
24V V6 petrol injection engine: service every 20,000 mil es (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
* Whichever comes first.
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Automatic gearbox oil every 2 years or 36,000 miles (60 000 km).
Replacement of brake fluidevery 2 years or 36,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic basedoil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used.
Warning : only use 5W 40 oil for 2.2 litre HDI engines. Intermediate top up
visit
MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,0
00 (80 000)
60,000 (100 000) 72,000 (120 000) 84,000 (140 000) 96,000 (160 000) 108,000 (180 000)
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 TURBO DIESEL HDI
Service every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*. This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
+ maintenance of particulate
emission filter
(except 2 litre HDI 90 bhp) + maintenance of
particulate emission
filter (except 2 litre HDI 90 bhp)
* Whichever comes first.
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