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Power steering reservoir Open the reservoir with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp wash reservoir For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 4.5 litres or 9 litres withheadlamp wash). Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessaryto check the thickness of the padseven between services. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic autoadaptive gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
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Only use products appro-
ved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power stee-ring and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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Power steering reservoir Open the reservoir with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp wash reservoir For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 4.5 litres or 9 litres withheadlamp wash). Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessaryto check the thickness of the padseven between services. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic autoadaptive gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
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31
Only use products appro-
ved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power stee-ring and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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Engine compartment fuses Fuse box
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.The electrical system of your vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted canhave damaging effects on theoperation of your vehicle; theelectronic control circuits, theaudio circuit and the battery charging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying malfunctions resulting fromthe installation of accessories notsupplied and not recommendedby PEUGEOT and not installed inaccordance with its instructions, inparticular where the equipment inquestion consumes more than 10 milliamperes.
Fuse N¡ Rating Functions
1* 10 A
Reversing lights - Double injection relay - Engine oil
temperature - Oil level - Air conditioning compressor.
2* 15 AFuel pump - Canister solenoid valve.
3* 10 A Control unit.
4* 10 A Engine control unit and automatic gearbox.
5 10 A Particulate Emission Filter control unit.
6 15 A Front fog lamps.
7 20 A Headlamp wash.
8* 20 A Direct petrol injection engine control unit - Clutch pedal.
9* 15 A Left-hand dipped beam.
10* 15 A Right-hand dipped beam.
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Fuse N¡ Rating
Functions
11* 10 A Left-hand main beam.
12* 10 A Right-hand main beam.
13* 15 A Horn.
14 10 A Front screenwash pump.
15* 30 A Ignition coil - Windscreen wiper - Oxygen sensor - Oil pressure - Injection system.
16* 30 A Air pump and oil temperature - Oil level - Brake lights operation - Alternator -
Water in diesel detector - Injection relay control.
17* 30 A Passenger electric seat.
18 40 A Heater blower - Starter - Windscreen wiper slow speed.
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work must be carried out by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
- gear lever in position N,
- tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi- mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a tow bar.The towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front: Unclip the upper section of the cover and tilt it.Screw in the towing eye until it locks.From the rear:Unclip the cover by passing your hand behind the bumper and pushing.Screw in the towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only) It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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Removing the mat When removing the mat on the dri- ver's side, move the seat as far backas possible and remove the fixings. When refitting the mat, position it and replace the fixings by turningthem a quarter of a turn.
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Boot luggage carrier
A boot luggage carrier is available
from your PEUGEOT dealer. Thisequipment is not compatible with the
fitting of a rear spoiler. When it isused, take care not to conceal thethird brake light. Follow the manufacturer's recom- mendations.
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406 COUPE 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. Ð
Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit etc.
Ð Protection : Carpets, door sill protector, boot tray mat, styling strips, seat covers compatible with side air
bags.
Ð Communication : Telephone, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
Ð Customisation : Alloy wheels, spoiler, sports exhaust.
Ð Comfort : Sunroofs*, storage facilities, portable refrigerator, luggage net, telephone console, armrest.
* The fitting of a sunroof may necessitate cutting of the roof strengthener. It is essential thatonly original PEUGEOT products be used.
Ð Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, boot rack, snow chains.
Ð Children : Booster seats and child seats.
ÐMaintenance products :Windscreen wash fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products.
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