2002 Peugeot 406 C audible

FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it to:
Ð the "ON" position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
Ð the "OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
With the igntition switched on(2nd notch) illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied by anaudible signal and the message"Passenger air bag disarmed"on the multi-function display indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position). The warning light remains on throughout the disarming pro-cess. Precautions regarding thepassenger air bag
For a vehicle fitted with a dis-
arming switch:
- disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat.
- arm the airbag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a dis-
arming switch:
- do not install rear-facing child seats onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia. SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light:
- does not come on when the ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes then remains on,
consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.
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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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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. If the passenger airbag is disarmed, the indicator lightcomes on when the ignition isswitched on and remains on. In all cases, if the warning light flash-
es, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when theignition is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multi-function display indicat-ing the cause of the front, side or curtain air bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light (according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Diesel pre-heating indicator lightIf the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter. Engine diagnostics warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in the emission control system.
If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ðfaulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ðloose battery or starter terminals,
Ða cut or slack alternator belt,
Ðan alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Manual station searchPress the "MAN" button.
Briefly press button Kor Mto increase or decrease the frequency displayed.
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency. The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as the button is released.Pressing the " MAN" button again returns you to automatic station search.
Manual storing of stations in the memory Select the station required.Press one of the buttons 1to 6for more than two seconds.
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the station has been stored in the memory. Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore) Press button Bfor more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest signal in
FM. These stations are stored in the FMast waveband.
- If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.
Recalling stations stored in the memory For each waveband, briefly press buttons 1to 6to recall the corresponding stored station.
The list of the 6 stations stored in the memory on the waveband is displayed each time one of the buttons 1to 6is pressed.
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Manual station searchPress the "MAN" button.
Briefly press button Kor Mto increase or decrease the frequency displayed.
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain
continuous scrolling of the frequency. The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as the button is released.Pressing the " MAN" button again returns you to automatic station search.
Manual storing of stations in the memory Select the station required.Press one of the buttons 1to 6for more than two seconds.
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the station has been stored in the memory. Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore) Press button Bfor more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest signal in
FM. These stations are stored in the FM3 waveband.
- If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.
Recalling stations stored in the memory
For each waveband, briefly press the buttons 1to 6to recall the corresponding stored station.
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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operatethe locks on the doors, the fuel fillercap, the glove box and the passen-ger air bag disarming switch. Central locking From the doors the keys allow you to lock, deadlock and unlock the doorsand the boot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, central locking is not possible.In this case a bleep indicates lockingby remote control. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately 2 seconds. Note:
in addition to locking, pressing
button Aautomatically closes the
windows and the sunroof. Deadlocking Deadlocking renders ithe internal and external door controls inopera-tive. Press button Ato deadlock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed light- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : a long press on button A, in
addition to deadlocking, automatical- ly closes the windows and the sun-roof. Another press on button A, within
five seconds of deadlocking, changes this to normal locking. This is confirmed by fixed ighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds, accompaniedby a brief sound of the horn. Unlocking Press button Bto unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note:
avoid handling the button of
your remote control when out of
range of your vehicle. You run therisk of stopping it from working. Itwould then be necessary to repro-gramme the remote control.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, an audible signal sounds,
accompanied by a message on the
multi-function display.
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
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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
multiÐfunction 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 anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle. Reprogramming the remote control
 Switch off the ignition.
 Switch the ignition on again.
 Press button Aimmediately.
 Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the
ignition. The remote control is nowworking again.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.
Locating your car
To locate your car, if you have locked it, in a car park:  press button A.The courtesy
lights come on and the directionindicators flash for a few seconds.
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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor, or during continuousoperation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the lightbecomes bright enough or the wind-screen wipers stop. This function is active when the vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function: Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
 Press the end of the lights stalkfor more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect sufficientlight. Because of this, the lights do
not come on automatically. Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor connected to the rain sensor,located in the windscreen behind
the mirror. It is used for automaticswitching on of the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multi-function display. Note: Always operate the lighting
controls manually where this is pos- sible. Disarming Disarming of the function is accom- panied by an audible signal. When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlampswould switch on in automatic mode,the lights remain on. It is however possible to disarm this
function and switch off the lights by:
- manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
- switching off the engine. If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly,
the system acti-
vates the function (the lights comeon). The driver is alerted by the flashingof the ''dipped beam'' warning lighton the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. Follow me Home When there is a low level of bright- ness or at night, if you leave yourvehicle, the side lights and thedipped beam lights may remain onfor approximately one minute.
To do this: place the lights stalk in the AUTO
position,
 place the key in the accessories position (first notch),
 press the end of the lights stalk formore than two seconds,
 place the lights stalk in the 0posi-
tion,
 flash the headlamps,
 get out of the car and lock it.
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