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11 -Driver’s air bag. Horn.
12 - Windscreen wash-wipe 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 Program-me (ASR/ESP) switch.
17 - Headlamp height adjust-ment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control 21 -
Rear ashtray.
22 - Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches.
25 - Lighter. Passenger air bag disarming switch. Alarm button
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multi-function display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vent and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger air bag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and airflow regulation.
8 - Hazard warning lights switch.
9 - Lights and direction indica-tors stalk. Arming/disarming of auto- matic switching on of lights.
10 - Instrument dials.
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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, 2or1), 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 vehicle
will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snow programme (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 function illuminates on the instrument panel display.
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 engine 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 fortowing 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, pressswitch C again or ope-
rate the lever.
V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and
2 litre turbo diesel HDI engines
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YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
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Do not use cruise control on slippery roads or inheavy traffic.
CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed program-
med by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and without thedriver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals. In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). Operation
Place switch 1 in the ON position.
A speed can now be memorised. Place switch 1 in the OFF position to de-activate the system.
Memorising a speed As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2 or 3This memo-
rises the speed, which will be maintained automatically. Note: It is possible to accelerate momentarily without disarming the crui-
se control. Cancelling the memorised speed If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
Press button 4 or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speedAfter 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 thanthe 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 beltsmust be replaced every 10 years.
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 visits 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 conditions:
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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 subsequent 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 engine. Intermediate top-up visit
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
Petrol engine (except 24V V6 injection): service every 20,000 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 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. + 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 top-up visit
MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,000 (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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∀∀
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40623
∀All driving conditions.o Arduous conditions.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter∀∀- Fuel filter (Petrol only)∀- Fuel filter element (Diesel only)∀- Air filter element∀- Spark plugs (Petrol only)HPI∀
- Operation of lights and indicators∀∀∀- Condition of glass, headlamp & light lenses and mirrors∀∀- Horn∀∀- Windscreen washer jets∀∀- Condition of wiper blades∀∀- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts∀∀- Handbrake∀∀- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers)∀∀- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters∀∀∀- Brake pads∀∀
o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings∀- Shock absorbers∀- Rear drum brake lining wear∀- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel)∀∀∀- Emission control check (Petrol only)∀∀∀- Smoke opacity (Diesel only)∀∀- Pollen filter (according to specification)∀∀o- Visual check of the whole vehicle∀∀
DRAIN and
REFILL
REPLACE
CHECK
ROAD TEST SERVICE
Level
Operation Description of Operation First Service
A C Intermediate
- Engine oil∀∀- Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only)∀∀∀
- Engine oil (check + top-up)∀∀- Gearbox level (check + top-up)∀∀- Battery level (check + top-up) if cap is removable∀∀- Front/rear screen wash level (check + top-up)∀∀∀∀- Coolant level (check + top-up)∀∀∀∀- Brake fluid level (check + top-up)∀∀∀- Power steering fluid level (check + top-up, according to specification)∀∀∀