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YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
14FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle
on the floor to the outside of the driver'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 permitted and which are not. The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
Low fuel level warning lightFrom the time this light comes on, the range remaining is approximately 30 miles (50 km) .
11 3
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 by pressing 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 anyrisk of the straps being damaged.
-unlock the seat back by pressing but-ton 1. The red marker Aappears.
- fold down the seat back gently to
avoid blocking the centre belt.
When returning the seat back to theupright position, ensure that it is cor-rectly locked (red marker Ano longer
visible). When driving with rear passengerswith one third of the seat foldeddown, release the central seat beltbuckle from its catch.
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WARNING
Do not remove
the seat back of the estate’s one-piece rear seat.
This seat is fitted
with return springs which can cause injury.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer if you wish
to remove the seat back.
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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 hookbehind the tailgate seal. 7-seater 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 anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
- Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery 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 alloywheels 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 featuresof alloy wheels' in this section).
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Anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with an anti- theft bolt (one per wheel), the chro-me trim and then the plastic covermust be removed using tool 7, befo-
re unscrewing the bolt using one ofthe two anti-theft sockets (whichwere given to you on delivery of yourvehicle along with the duplicate keysand the confidential card) and thewheel brace 1.
Note: make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the head
of the anti-theft socket. This willenable 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
nor-
mal to notice when tightening the
bolts that the washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The sparewheel is secured by the cone-shapeof 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 (lowtemperatures, humidity), the pre-
sence of condensation on theinside of the headlamp glass isnormal; it disappears a few
minutes after the lights have beenswitched on.
CHANGING A BULB
1 - Dipped beam headlamps
2 - Main beam headlamps 2 bulbs (H7-55W)
- 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 bulb.
- When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned 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 bulb.
4 - Direction indicators (P 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb. Note: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the left-hand bulbs, remove the protective battery cover. Direction indicator (WY 5 W)
- Pull the rear section of the transpa-
rent cover and release the assem-
bly.
- 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 safe-
ty, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
–Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft 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 refrigerator, luggage net,
telephone console, armrest, door sill protector, boot storage, door deflectors.
–Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, roof bars, carriers (for bicycles and skis), roof boxes, snow chains 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.