12YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
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 auto adaptive 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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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.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
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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 top up
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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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40621
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 top up
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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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
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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 top up
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.