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CD CHANGER
Selecting CD changer modePress button D.
Selecting a disc Press buttons "1"to "6" to select the corresponding disc.
Selecting a track Press button Kto select the next track.
Press button Lto return to the start of the current track or to select the previ ous
track.
Accelerated play
Press the "MAN"button.
Press and hold button K or Lfor forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as the button is released.
Buttons K or Lresume the "track selection" function when the "MAN"button is pressed again.
Shuffle (RDM) When the CD changer is selected, keep button D pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in ran
dom sequence. Pressing button D again for two seconds returns you to normal play.
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4 Setting the airdistribution
Successive presses on the
top or bottom part of this
button allow the air to be
directed to:
the windscreen (deicing or demist ing),
the windscreen and footwells,
the central and side vents,
the central and side vents and footwells,
the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of the
button to select the previous or next
setting from the above list. Manual operationel
You may, if you wish, make a differ
ent choice from that offered by the
system, by changing one of the set
tings.
Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 Air conditioning
Pressing this button
stops the air condi
tioning. Pressing
again returns the air conditioning to
automatic operation. The symbol" A/C " is displayed.
6 Air flow
The air flow may be
increased or reduced
by pressing the '' + ''
or '' –'' button respectively. 7 Air intake
This button is
pressed for recircula
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,
prevents the entry of unpleasant
odours or fumes into the passenger
compartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A second
press returns the system to automat
ic intake of air.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
8 Demisting therear screen
With the engine run
ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen and
the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting. It
is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow
of water under the vehicle when sta
tionary.
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REAR SEATS
Rear seats (saloon)
Before moving the seats, to avoid
damage to the seatbelts, carefully
place them to the side of the seat
back (for side seat belts) and gently
lower the seat to avoid blocking the
centre belt.
The seat back folds down in two sec
tions.To fold down the seat back
The unlocking controls are located in
the boot.
Pull the control corresponding to the
part of the seat back that you wish to
fold down.
When returning the seat back to its
original position, for your safety
make sure that it is correctly locked. Ski flap
Lower the arm rest to access the ski
flap. Open the flap from the boot.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Electric rear view mirrors
Turn knob 6to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
Move knob 6in all four directions to
adjust.
When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually.
Foldback electric mirrors
With the ignition on, turn knob 6to
position A.
The outside of the mirror
on the driver's side is con
vex (area at edge defined
by dotted line) in order to
eliminate the 'blind spot'.
Objects observed in the driver's
and passenger's mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear.
This must be taken into account
to judge correctly the distance of
vehicles approaching from
behind.
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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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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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Engine compartment fuses
Fuse box
To access the fuse box in the engine
compartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover.
Carefully close the cover when
you have finished.The electrical system of
your vehicle is designed
to operate with standard
or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Some electrical accessories or
the way in which they are fitted
can have damaging effects on the
operation of your vehicle; the
electronic control circuits, the
audio circuit and the battery
charging circuit.
PEUGEOT will not accept respon
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti
fying the malfunctions resulting
from the installation of acces
sories not supplied and not rec
ommended by PEUGEOT and not
installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular where
the equipment in question con
sumes more than 10 mil
liamperes. *The maxifuses provide addition
al protection for the electrical sys
tems. All work must be carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1* 10 A Reversing lights– Double injection relay Oil
temperature Oil level Air conditioning compressor.
2* 15 AFuel pump, canister solenoid valve.
3* 10 AControl unit.
4* 10 AEngine control unit and automatic gearbox.
5 10 A Particulate Emission Filter control unit Rear
windscreen relay.
6 15 AFront fog lamps.
7 20 AHeadlamp wash.
8* 20 A Direct petrol injection engine control unit Clutch pedal.
9* 15 ALefthand dipped beam lights.
10* 15 A Righthand dipped beam lights
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40651
HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate)
The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front se ats (in the front position) or behind the rear seats
(in the rear position).
Luggage net fixings in the front position
Fold down the rear seats (see section on ''Rear seats, Estate'').
Open the corresponding top fixings.
Detach the anchor points.
Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rear
seats.
Tighten the two straps. Luggage net fixings in the rear position
Remove the rear parcel shelf.
Open the corresponding top fixings.
Detach the anchor points.
Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the
stowing holes on the floor.
Tighten the two straps.
Note: The stowing rings are located perpendicular to the
corresponding top fixings.
FRONT POSITION
REAR POSITION