2002.5 Peugeot 406 ignition

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PETROL / LPG DUALFUEL VERSION
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Filling the LPG tank
(Capacity approximately 46 litres)
– switch off the ignition,
– unscrew the cap protecting thefiller opening,
– lock the filler nozzle onto the opening (if necessary, screw the
appropriate adapter*, located in
the insulated compartment, onto
the filler opening first),
– push the button on the pump,
– once filling has stopped automati cally, unlock the filler nozzle,
– screw the protective cap back onto the filler opening.
* according to destination. Petrol gauge
When the low petrol level indicator
comes on, fill the tank without delay
as the engine can only start using
petrol. Furthermore, a low petrol
level may result in fuel circuit faults.
Gas gauge
If the outside temperature is high,
the gas level indicated by the fuel
gauge may be slightly higher than
the actual level. Safety advice
The safety valve must be
closed before any mainte
nance or repair work is
carried out on your vehicle. To
close it, switch off the ignition.
Ensure that there is no risk that
the loads carried may damage the
tank.
Testing the tank
Decree of 18/01/43 and applica
tion of article 3 of the A.M. of
24/11/82.
The maximum interval between
successive tests is eight years.
However, the test must be repeat
ed whenever the vehicle is sold, if
this sale takes place more than
5 years following the last test.
It is imperative that any work on
the LPG feed system is carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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In good or rainy weather,
both day and night, the
rear fog lamp is dazzling
and is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch the fog
lamp off when it is no longer need
ed. Front and rear fog
lamps (2nd rotation of
the ring forwards)
These operate with the side lights
and the dipped/main beam head
lamps.
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ring
backwards twice in succession.
Direction indicators
(flashers)
Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
THE LIGHTS STALK
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A.
Lights off
Side lights Dipped / main beam
headlamps
Automatic switching
on of lights Dipped/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri
ver's door is left open, a buzzer
sounds if you have left your lights on.
Front fog lamps and rear fog
lamp (ring B)
Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The sta
tus is confirmed by the indicator light
on the instrument panel.
Front fog lamps (first rota
tion of the ring forwards)
These operate with the side lights
and the dipped/main beam head
lamps.
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Rear screen wiper
(estate)
Turn ring Ato the first notch,
for intermittent wiping.
Rear screen wash (estate)
Turn ring Abeyond the first
notch; the windscreen wash
then the windscreen wiper
operate for a fixed period.
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Front windscreen wipers
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
AUTO Automatic wipe
0 Off.
Single wipe (press downwards).
Operation
In position 1or 2, when the vehicle
stops, the windscreen wiper changes
to a lower wiping speed, then
resumes its initial speed when the
vehicle starts again.
When the ignition has been
switched off for more than a
minute with the stalk in the AUTO
position, it is necesary to reacti
vate this function. To do this, move
the stalk to any position, then move it
back to the AUTOposition. Automatic windscreen wiper
In the
AUTO position, the wipers
operate automatically and adjust
their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall.
Operating check
Switching on
Activation of the function is accom
panied by the message 'Automatic
windscreen wiper actuated' on the
multifunction display.
In the event of malfunction in the
AUTO position, the windscreen
wiper will operate in downgrade
mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
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Do not mask the rain
detector located on the
windscreen behind the
interior mirror.
If you take the vehicle to an auto
matic car wash, switch off the igni
tion or check that the windscreen
wiper stalk is not in the automatic
position.
In Winter, it is advisable to wait for
the windscreen to completely
clear of ice before switching on
the automatic wipe. Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you.The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fixed period.
The windscreen wash and headlamp
wash operate simultaneously for a
few seconds,
only if the dipped
beam or main beam headlamps
are on.

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Range
The display shows the distance that
can still be covered with the fuel
remaining in the tank.
Note:this figure may rise if there is a
change in driving style or road sur
face, causing a significant drop in
current fuel consumption.
If there are less than 3 litres of fuel in
the tank, only three segments will be
displayed. Average consumption
This is the ratio between the amount
of fuel consumed and the distance
travelled since the computer was last
reset to zero.
The display stops at 30 l/100km.
Current fuel consumption
This gives the fuel consumption
recorded during the last two sec
onds. This function is only displayed
when the vehicle is travelling at more
than 12 m.p.h. (20 km/h).
The display stops at 30 l/100km. Average speed
This is obtained by dividing the dis
tance travelled by the period of time
the vehicle has been in use (with the
ignition on), since the computer was
last reset to zero.Distance travelled
This shows the distance travelled
since the computer was last reset to
zero.
After the trip computer has been
reset to zero, the range data
becomes meaningful only after the
vehicle has been in use for a certain
period.
If horizontal segments are displayed
instead of figures when driving, con
tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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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Automatic day/night interior mirror
This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the mirror darkens automatically depending on
the intensity of the light from behind. It clears as the li ght (headlamps of follow
ing vehicles, sunlight) decreases, ensuring maximum visibility.
Operation
Switch on the ignition and press switch 1:
– Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
– Indicator light 2off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during manoeuvres, the mirror clears automat ical
ly when reverse gear is engaged.
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Areas for toll cards /
car park tickets
The athermic windscreen has two
nonreflective zones located either
side of the base of the interior
mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll
cards and/or car park tickets.
Manual interior mirror
The interior mirror has two positions:
–
day (normal),
– night (antidazzle).
To change from one to the other,
push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.

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HORN
Press one of the spokes or
the centre of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the headlamps
Depending on the load in your vehi
cle, adjusting the beam of the head
lamps is recommended as follows.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
– 3 people.
1 5 people.
2 5 people + maximum
authorised load.
3 Driver + maximum
authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. Hazard warning lights
Press the button, the direction indi
cators flash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary,
unlock the steering wheel by pulling
handle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of the
steering wheel, then lock it by push
ing handle Adown fully.
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Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights*
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the force of decelera
tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off
automatically the first time you accel
erate.
It is also possible to switch them off
by pressing the button.* According to destination.

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Sun visor with illuminated
courtesy mirror
With the ignition on, the mirror is
automatically lit up when the flap is
opened.COURTESY LIGHTSOff.
On when one of the doors is opened.
Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories positi on or
the ignition is on.
1 Front courtesy light.
2 Rear courtesy light.
3 Mapreading lights. With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the rele
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