2002.5 Peugeot 406 brake

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10 Instrument dials.
11 Driver's air bag.
Horn.
12 Windscreen washwipe
stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
13 Radio remote control stalk.
14 Steering lock and ignition.
15 Electric mirror controls.
Window controls.
Rear window locking
control.
16 Electronic Stability
Programme (ASR/ESP)
switch.
17 Headlamp height adjust
ment.
18 Fuse box. 19
Steering wheel adjustment.
20 Cruise control
21 Rear ashtray.
22 Cupholder.
23 Handbrake.
24 Heated seat switches.
Passenger air bag
disarming switch.
Alarm button
25 Lighter.
26 Rear footwell heating vent.
27 Front ashtray.
28 Gear lever.
29 Radio.
30 Heating/ventilation controls.
31 Multifunction display.
YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
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1 Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 Window demisting vent.
3 Side adjustable heating/
ventilation vent and air flow
regulation.
4 Glove box.
5 Passenger air bag.
6 Windscreen demisting vents.
7 Central adjustable heating/
ventilation vents and air flow
regulation.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Lights and direction indica
tors stalk.
Arming/disarming of auto
matic switching on of lights.

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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
Moving Off
To move off from position P:
 It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P(shift lock)
 Select the required function (R,D,3,2or 1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
 Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
 Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2 or 1)then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the ve hicle
will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snowprogramme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that fu nction illuminates on the instrument panel.
P ark (parking): for parkingthe vehicle and startingthe engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the eng ine at idle.
N eutral: for startingthe engine and for parking,with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or driving on winding roads,(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1: for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox
(1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2
litre turbo diesel HDI)
Selection of first gear is by pres
sing switch Cwith the gear lever
in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch Cagain or operate the
lever.
V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre
turbo diesel HDI engines
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Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads or in
heavy traffic.
CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed
program
med by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and witho ut the
driver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals.
In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be great er than
25 mph (40 km/h) and 4th or 5th gear must be engaged.
Operation
 Place switch 1in the ONposition.
A speed can now be memorised.
 Place switch 1in the OFFposition to deactivate the system.
Memorising a speed
As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2or 3. This memo
rises the speed, which will be maintained automatically.
Note: It is possible to accelerate momentarily without disarming the
cruise control.
Cancelling the memorised speed
If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
 Press button 4or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speed
After cancelling, press button 4. Your vehicle will return to the
last memorised speed. Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher
than the previous one:
 press button 3;
 release it when you have rea
ched the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower than
the previous one:  press button 2;
 release it when you have rea
ched the required speed.
Cancelling the cruise control  place switch 1in the OFF
position or switch off the igni
tion.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The air bags and the pretensioning seat belts must be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate vi sits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt: consult your Peugeot dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use
If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous condition
s:
• Continuous doortodoor use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low te mperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: • Hot countries with temperatures often above 30°C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15°C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommen dations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser
vice intervals:
• Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicle s.
• Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.
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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 topup
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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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 topup
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 topup
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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Replacement of the timing belt: consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Replacement of the solenoid valve filter every 40,000 miles (60 000 km) or 2 years.
Replacement of the brake fluid every 2 years or every 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil. Fuel Ecomony Oil or
synthetic oil may also be used. Intermediate topup visit
incorporated in the fixed
services.
MILES (km) 10,000 (15 000)/90,000 (135 000) 20,000 (30 000)/10
0,000 (150 000) 30,000 (45 000)/110,000 (165 000) 40,000 (60 000)/120,000 (180,000)
50,000 (75 000)/130,000 (195 000) 60,000 (90 000)/140,000 (210,000) 70,000 (105 000)/150,000 (225 000) 80,000 (120 000)/160 (240 000)
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL / LPG
Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years + LPG checks every 10,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year.
First service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*. This is necessary
in order to benefit from the warranty.
+ LPG checks+ Replacement of the solenoid valve filter
+ LPG checks+ Replacement of the solenoid valve filte
* Whichever comes first. + LPG checks
+ LPG checks + LPG checks
+ LPG checks
+ LPG checks
+ LPG checks