2002.5 Peugeot 406 Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL / DIESEL1 Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps indicator
light.
5 Rev counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP) warning light.
8 Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder. 9
Righthand direction indicator.
10 Speedometer.
11 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
12 Front fog lamps indicator light.
13 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
14 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) indicator light
(petrol versions only).
15 Low coolant level warning light.
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16 Coolant temperature indicator.
17 Trip recorder zero reset.
18 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
19 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
20 Air bags warning light.
21 ABS system warning light.
22 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
23 Battery charge warning light.
24 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
25 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
26 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
27 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
28 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
29 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
30 Lighting rheostat.
31 Fuel gauge.
32 Low fuel level warning light.

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1 Fuel filler cap
warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps
indicator light.
5 Rev. counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP)
warning light.
8 Low fuel level warning
light.
9 Fuel gauge. 10
Service indicator, oil level
indicator and total distance
recorder.
11 Righthand direction indicator.
12 Speedometer.
13 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
14 Front fog lamps indicator light.
15 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) warning light (petrol
versions only). 17
Low coolant level warning light.
18 Coolant temperature indicator.
19 Trip recorder zero reset button.
20 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
21 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
22 Air bags warning light.
23 ABS system warning light.
24 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
25 Battery charge warning light.
26 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
27 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
28 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
29 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
30 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
31 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
32 Lighting rheostat.
33 Engine oil temperature
indicator.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL / DIESEL

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1
Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 Door open warning light.
3 Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light.
4 Main beam headlamps indicator
light.
5 Rev. counter.
6 Lefthand direction indicator.
7 Central (STOP) warning light.
8 Low fuel level warning light.
9 Fuel gauge. 10
Service indicator, oil level
and total distance recorder.
11 Righthand direction indicator.
12 Speedometer.
13 Clogging of the particulate
emission filter warning light
(Diesel).
14 Front fog lamp indicator light.
15 Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 Dynamic stability control
(ASR/ESP) indicator light
(petrol versions only). 17
Low coolant level warning light.
18 Coolant temperature indicator.
19 Trip recorder zero reset.
20 Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
21 Seat belt not fastened warning
light.
22 Air bags warning light.
23 ABS system warning light.
24 Engine diagnostics warning
light.
25 Battery charge warning light.
26 Diesel engine preheating
indicator light.
27 Passenger air bag disarming
warning light.
28 Water in diesel filter warning
light.
29 Front brake pad wear warning
light.
30 Engine oil pressure warning
light.
31 Operating programmes.
32 Gear lever position indicator.
33 Electronic immobiliser warning
light.
34 Lighting rheostat.
35 Engine oil temperature.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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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Door open warning
light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates
that a door has not been
closed properly or that the
boot is open.
Electronic immobiliser
warning light
This indicates a malfunction of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level
warning light.
When this warning light
comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx
imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened
warning light
With the engine running, the
indicator light comes on
when the driver's seat belt is
not fastened.
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Door open warning
light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates
that a door has not been
closed properly or that the
boot is open.
Electronic immobiliser
warning light
This indicates a malfunction of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level
warning light.
When this warning light
comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx
imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened
warning light
With the engine running, the
indicator light comes on
when the driver's seat belt is
not fastened.
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