2002.5 Peugeot 406 coolant temperature

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
Recommendations for
approved lubricants
The oils which appear in the table
opposite are suitable for most pur
poses.
The diagram opposite states the
optimum range of viscosity depen
ding on the temperatures at which
the oils are to be used.
It is also possible to use synthetic
oils of `superior quality'.
In the absence of semisynthetic or
synthetic oils, oils of API SH/SJ qua
lity (for petrol engines), or CD/CF
quality (for diesel engines) may be
used by following the 'Arduous
Conditions' servicing schedule, which
specifies shorter service intervals.
Do not hesitate to ask for advice
from a Peugeot dealer to maintain
driving pleasure and to minimise the
maintenance cost of your vehicle.
For countries outside Europe, please
contact a local PEUGEOT dealer.
ONLY ONLY
Manual Gearbox ESSO GEAR OIL BV TOTAL TRANSMISSION BV 75W80W PR 9736.41 75W80
Automatic ONLY
Gearbox PR 9736.22
4HP20–AL4 ATF 4HP20–AL4
Power steering ESSO ATF D TOTAL FLUIDE AT42 PR 9730.94
Power steering FLUIDE DA PR 9730. A1*
Brake fluid PEUGEOT DOT4
Coolant
PROCOR TM108/GLYSANTIN G33 or REVKOGEL 2000ONLYProtection to minus 35 degrees Celsius
* Only for extremely cold countries. Other approved products

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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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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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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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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow
bars that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle.
The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed for
transporting people and luggage but
it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more significant
stress and its driver must be particu
larly careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
The maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10% for every
1000 metres of altitude.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads:
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it. Cooling:
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed, and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing speed on a
long slope depends on the gradient
and the outside temperature.
For vehicles fitted with a direct injec
tion petrol engine, after towing or dri
ving at high speed for a long period
of time, the fan may operate for
approximately 6 minutes.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of the tow
ing vehicle and the trailer, observing
the recommended pressures.
Brakes:
Towing increases the braking distance.
Lights:
Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer.
Side wind:
Take into acount the increased sen
sitivity to side wind.
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