2002.5 Peugeot 406 tow

Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Turn the ring towards the front to
switch on and towards the rear to
switch off. On/off status is dis
played by the indicator light on
the instrument panel.Front fog lamps (1st
rotation of the ring for
wards).Front fog lamps
and rear fog lamp
(2nd rotation of the
ring forwards).
STEERING WHEEL STALKS
LIGHTING
Front lights (ring A)
Lights off.
Side lights.
Dipped/ main beam
headlamps.
Automatic
illumination of
headlamps. WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Front
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain)
AUTO Automatic wipe
0 Off
Single wipe
Windscreen wash: pull the stalk
towards you.
Rear Intermittent Wash/
Off wipe wipe
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Automatic wipe
In the AUTO position, the
windscreen wiper operates
automatically and adapts
its speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
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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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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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Main menu
Switch on the ignition.
Press the "Menu"button to access the main menu.
Select a function using the direction arrows, then confirm ( "VAL" button). The
"Navigation/guidance" menu offers various options
for selecting guidance:
By entering the address of a new destination.
By selecting a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available in a town.
By selecting an address stored in one of the two directo ries.
By resuming previously interrupted guidance or by stop ping current guidance. Two messages may be displayed
depending on the previous actions: "Resume guid
ance" or "Stop guidance" .
Radio functions are suspended when the system is in guidance mode.
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Navigation / Guidance
Following selection of the "Navigation/guidance"menu,
a screen warns you about the use of the navigation sys
tem. Follow the regulations in force and do not use the
remote control while driving.
Press the "VAL"button to access the next screen.

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Entering a new destination
The last town entered is displayed.
To enter the name of another town, select each letter using
the direction arrows then confirm ("VAL"button) for each
letter.
If an error is made, the "Correct" function enables the last
letter entered to be deleted.
As the name is entered, the "List"function indicates the
number of towns beginning with the same letters. If the li st
contains less than 5 names, these are displayed automat
ically. Select a town then confirm ( "VAL"button).
The "Change" function enables the town entered to be
completely cleared.
When the complete name of the town is displayed, select
the "Validate" function then press the "VAL"button.
Note: following confirmation of a letter, only those letters
which could make up an existing name appear. Enter the name of the street. Select the
"Validate"function
then press the "VAL"button.
Note: the guidance can be activated from the time the
town is entered, without the name of a street or a number.
To do this, select the "Town centre"function.
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Enter the number in the street. Select the "Validate"func
tion then press the "VAL"button.
Note: the guidance can be activated as soon as the town
and street are entered, without a number. To do this, sele ct
the "Validate" function.

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Selecting a service
The last address entered is displayed.
There are 3 options for defining the location in which you
wish to obtain this service:
repeat the last address entered by means of the "Vali
date" function.
enter the name of a new town then enter the street (or use the "Town centre" function) by means of the
"Change" function.
automatically enter your current location by using the "current location" function.
After confirming the address, select a service by scrolling
through the list using the direction arrows then press the
"VAL" button.
A cursor on the lefthand side of the screen indicates your
position in the list. The address of the required service is displayed.
An indication on the righthand side of the screen (e.g.
1/50) indicates whether there are any other establishments
(50 maximum) which offer the same service within a radius
of approximately 30 miles (50 km), as the crow flies.
Use the
"Next"or "Previous" functions to consult the list
offered.
When the establishment of your choice is displayed, select
the "Validate" function then press the "VAL"button.
Select a guidance criterion. Guidance begins, follow the
instructions.

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Third row seat,
7seater estate
Do not use the third row seat
when the rear seat is folded down.
Positioning the seat:
– remove the rear parcel shelf.
– fold down panel Ain the boot by
using the handle.
– lift the seat back Bby the head
restraints. – push the seat back firmly, keeping
the seat angled upwards.
– lower the seat and check it has engaged in the notches C. Stowage:
Place the seat belt buckles in their
catches.
Release the seat from the notches
C
Lower the seat back by the head
restraints, keeping the seat cushion
inclined.
Lower the whole seat into the boot
housing.
Lock the boot panel Aby pressing on
the edges.
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Do not install a child
seat on the third row
seat.

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Changing the battery of the
remote control
The information 'battery flat' is
given by an audible signal accompa
nied by a message on the multi
function display.
To replace the battery, unclip the
casing using a coin at the ring
(CR2016/3 volt battery).
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card
The confidential card contains the
identification code necessary for any
work carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code is
hidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary.
Keep your card in a safe place,
never inside the vehicle.
Programming the remote
control Switch off the ignition.
 Switch the ignition on again.
 press button A.
 Switch off the ignition and
remove the remote control key
from the ignition lock. The remote
control is now working again.
DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors is an addtional
safety device.
Warning:
The internal and external door
controls cannot operate when the vehi
cle is deadlocked.
There are two methods of operation:
With the the remote control
To deadlock: pressbutton A.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
Press button A within five seconds
of deadlocking to change this to lock
ing only.
This is indicated by permanent lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi
mately two seconds.
With the ignition key from the driver's
door
To deadlock: turn the key towards the
rear of the vehicle.
To lock: within five seconds of deadlock
ing, again turn the key towards the rear
of the vehicle. To unlock: turn the key
towards the front of the vehicle.
Do not operate the dead
locking if there is someone
inside the vehicle.
Do not operate the buttons
of yur remote control while it is in
your pocket, as there is a possibility
that it may unlock your vehicle.