2002 Peugeot 406 C Dag lock

10 -Passenger air bag.
11 - Glove box.
12 - Side adjustable heating/ ven- tilation vents and air flow reg-ulation.
13 - Window demisting vent.
14 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
15 - Multi-function display.
16 - Heating/ventilation controls.
17 - Radio.
18 - Gear lever.
19 - Front ashtray.
20 - Rear footwell heating vent.
21 - Lighter. 22 -
Heated seat switches. Coin storage. Passenger air bag disarming switch.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Cup-holder.
25 - Rear ashtray.
26 - Steering lock and ignition.
27 - Steering wheel adjustment.
28 - Fuse box.
29 - Electronic stability programme (ASR/ESP)
30 - Headlamp height adjustment.
31 - Cruise control.
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1 - Electric mirror controls. Window controls.
2 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
3 - Driver's air bag.Horn.
4 - Instrument dials.
5 - Radio remote control stalk.
6 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
7 - Hazard warning lights switch.
8 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
9 - Windscreen demistingvents.
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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independentlyoperate the locks on the frontdoors, the fuel filler cap, the glovebox and the passenger air bagdisarming switch. Central locking From the front doors, the keys allow you to lock, deadlock orunlock the doors and the bootand to fold back the exterior mir-rors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, it is impossible tooperate the central locking; ableep indicates locking by remotecontrol. The remote control performs the same functions at a dis-tance.The remote control key LockingPress button
Ato lock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed lightingof the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note: a long press on button A,
in addition to locking, automati- cally closes the windows and thesunroof. DeadlockingDeadlocking renders the internal and external door locking con-trols inoperative. Press button Ato deadlock the
vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicatorsfor approximately two seconds. Note : A long press on button A,
in addition to deadlocking, auto- matically closes the windows andthe sunroof.
A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead- locking, changes deadlocking to
normal locking. This is confirmedby fixed lighting of the directionindicators for approximately twoseconds, accompanied by a briefsound of the horn. Unlocking Press button
Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine control sys- tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who does not
have the key. Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start.
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Normal key Remote
control key
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STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion:
The ignition is off but the acces- sories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position:
Operates the starter.Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. I
t is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier. Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Starting a diesel engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Turn the key to position " M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before operat-
ing the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position " S"
before restarting.
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Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT  Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel then lock itby pushing handle Ain fully.
COURTESY LIGHT
Off. Lights when one of the doors is opened. Permanently lit, with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the igni-tion on.
MAP READING LIGHTS With the ignition switched on or the key in the accessories posi-tion, operate the relevant switch.
SUNROOF
¥ To tilt
Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the switch
until the roof is completely closed.
¥ To open Press part Bof the switch.
To close, press part Aof the
switch until the roof is com-pletely closed.
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Moving Off
With the engine turning, to move off from position P:
 press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
 select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off imme-
diately.
You can also move off from position N :  release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake pedal,
 select the required position ( R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off imme-
diately.
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral operation,enhanced by a
sport programme (switch A) and a snowprogramme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
N eutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3 - for driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first 3 gears only).
2 - for driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first 2 gears only).
1 - for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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V6 engine
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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light. This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ðthat the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ðan excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ðlit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of theelectronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the partic- ulate emission filterwarning light (dieselengine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter being
overloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if driving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
ESP Electronic Stabili- ty Programme opera-
tion indicator light
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.
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Stalk movement Function
1
Ð Press (behind) Increase volume.
2 Ð Press (behind) Decrease volume.
1+2 Ð Simultaneous press Cutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound
by pressing any button.
3 Ð Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the following track (CD).
4 Ð Press Automatic search of lower frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the previous track (CD).
5 Ð Press the end Change of source (radio/cassette/CD changer).
6 Ð Rotation Selection of next memorised station (radio) -
(clockwise) Selection of following CD.
7Ð Rotation Selection of previous memorised station (radio) -
(anti-clockwise) Selection of previous CD.
AUDIO RM2
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Stalk movement Function
1
Ð Press (behind) Increase volume.
2Ð Press (behind) Decrease volume.
1+2 Ð Simultaneous pressCutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound by pressing any button.
3Ð Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the following track (CD).
4Ð Press utomatic search of lower frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the previous track (CD).
5Ð Press the end Change of source (radio/CD changer).
6Ð Rotation Selection of next memorised station (radio) -
(clockwise) Selection of following CD.
7Ð Rotation Selection of previous memorised station (radio) -
(anti-clockwise) Selection of previous CD.
AUDIO RD3
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