2002.5 Peugeot 406 ECU

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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle
on the floor on the right of the dri
ver's seat.
To close: from outside the
vehicle, push back the flap and
check that it is secured correctly.
Filling with fuel
Switch off the engine.
A filler cap hook is provided.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are pe rmitted and
which are not.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (7 0 litres).
Low fuel level warning light
From the time this light comes on, the range remaining is
approximately 30 miles (50 km). OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
Outside the vehicle: Lift
the catch and open the
bonnet.
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Rear seats, estate
To fold down the rear seat:
remove the head restraints bypressing the lug.
tilt the seat cushion against the front seats, using the strap. secure the side seat belt buckles
on the coat hooks when manoeu
vring the seat back to avoid any
risk of the straps being damaged.
unlock the seat back by pressing button 1. The red marker Aappears.
fold down the seat back gently to avoid blocking the centre belt.
When returning the seat back to the
upright position, ensure that it is
correctly locked (red marker Ano
longer visible). When driving with rear passengers
with one third of the seat folded
down, release the central seat belt
buckle from its catch.
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WARNING
Do not remove
the seat back of the estate's onepiece rear seat.
This seat is fitted with return springs which cancause injury.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer
if you wish to remove the seat back.

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THE ALARM SYSTEM
Setting and disarming the
alarm
Setting and deactivating the alarm
The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offers
two types of protection. exterior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if a door, the
boot or the bonnet is opened;
interior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensors
detect a variation in the air move
ment inside the vehicle (break
ing of a window) or movement
inside the vehicle.
The alarm is also equipped with an
antitamper function.
The alarm is also equipped with an
antitamper function.
If an attempt is made to tamper with
the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the alarm is triggered:
the siren sounds and the headlamps
come on. Setting the alarm
(interior and exterior protection)
Switch the ignition off and get out
of the vehicle.
Press the locking button of the remote
control key.
The doors lock.
The direction indicators light for two
seconds.
The red light on the switch flashes once
a second.
5 seconds later, exterior protection is set.
50 seconds later, interior protection is set.
Note:
when the alarm is triggered, the
siren sounds for thirty seconds. After
the thirty seconds it stops, but the
alarm remains set.
Warning
If, on setting the alarm, a door, the boot
or the bonnet are not closed correctly,
the siren sounds for a moment. If the
vehicle is closed correctly in the follow
ing 45 seconds, the alarm is set and
the direction indicators remain on for
two seconds. In all cases, the alarm is
set after 45 seconds. Disarming the alarm
(interior and exterior protection)
Press the unlocking button of the
remote control key.
The doors unlock.
The direction indicators flash for two
seconds.
The red warning light on the switch
goes out.
Note:
if the warning light continues
to flash after disarming the alarm, it
is a sign that the alarm has been trig
gered. The flashing will stop when
the ignition is switched on.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the spare wheel
and jack
Saloon:
lift the boot carpet using the
lifting hook. Secure the hook behind
the boot seal.
Estate: unscrew the two carpet
retaining screws a quarter turn using
the ignition key or a coin. Lift the car
pet and secure the retaining hook
behind the tailgate seal.
7seater estate: fold back the third
row seat, then lift the carpet to gain
access to the spare wheel. Tools
1
Wheel brace.
2 Centralising tool.
3 Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 Jack.
5 Removable towing eye.
6 Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 Trim cap tool.
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent any
deformation of the floor when
loaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your
safety in the event of a frontal
impact. Removal
Park the vehicle on level, stable
and nonslippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace by pulling next to the
valve. For vehicles fitted with alloy
wheels 8, remove the centre
trim by using tool 6in one of the
holes.
Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles with alloy wheels 8,
remove the chrome trim caps before
hand (see page on 'special features
of alloy wheels' in this section).

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Antitheft bolts*
If your wheels are fitted with an anti
theft bolt (one per wheel), the
chrome trim and then the plastic
cover must be removed using tool 7,
before unscrewing the bolt using one
of the two antitheft sockets (which
were given to you on delivery of your
vehicle along with the duplicate keys
and the confidential card) and the
wheel brace 1.
Note: make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the head
of the antitheft socket. This will
enable you to obtain duplicate anti
theft sockets from a Peugeot dealer.
* According to model and destination
Special features of alloy
wheels
Bolt covers
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
chrome trims.
Use tool
7to remove the trims before
slackening the bolts. Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with a steel
spare wheel, when fitting it, it is
normal
to notice when tightening the
bolts that the washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The spare
wheel is secured by the coneshape
of each bolt.
Fitting snow tyres
If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel
wheels to your vehicle, it is essential
to use special bolts available from
your PEUGEOT dealer.

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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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406 ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and safety,
which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is availa ble through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
– Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel antitheft devices, first aid kit etc.
– Protection : Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, door sill protector, styling strips.
– Communication : Telephone, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
– Customising : Alloy wheels, wheel trims, spoiler, sports exhaust.
– Comfort : Air conditioning, sun roofs*, storage facilities, portable ref rigerator, luggage net, telephone
console, armrest, door sill protector, boot storage, door deflect ors.
– Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, roof bars, carriers (for bicycles and skis), roof boxes, snow ch ains etc.
– Children : Booster seats and child seats, side blinds, rear blinds.
– Maintenance products : Windscreen washer fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products.
* As the fitting of a sun roof may require cutting of the roof strengthener, it is essential to use original PEUGEOT
products only.