2002 Peugeot 406 C trailer

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Starting With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P:
 press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
 select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
You can also start from position N:
 release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral automatic operation,
enhanced by a sport programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate 
Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
Reverse: 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 urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2 - for driving on mountain roads or for towing 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 (2 litre engine). Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first
gear, press switch C
again or move the gear
lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE
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V6 engine
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automaticgearbox offers the comfort of integral automatic
operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme (switch A) and a snowprogramme
(switch B).
Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to select one of the positions. Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel
display.
PPark: for immobilising the vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off.
RReverse: this must be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
at idle.
NNeutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
DDrive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3.For driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three
gears only).
2.For driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of
the first two gears only).
1.For use on steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing button Cwith the lever in position 2.
To exit first gear, press button Cagain or move the selector lever.
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DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE
V6 engine 2 litre engine
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Towing a trailer, caravan, boat etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be fit-
ted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed fortransporting people and luggage but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects thetowing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude.Driving advice Distribution of loads Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as closeas possible to the axle and the noseweight approaches the maximumpermitted without exceeding it. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible.Tyres Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Braking
Towing increases the braking dis-tance. Lights Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind
Take into acount the increased sen-sitivity to side wind.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE
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Engines Gearboxes Model codes: 8C
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h).
Towing weights and loads (in kg)
2 litre 2.2 litre 3 litre 3 litre 2.2 litre
16 valve 16 valve 24V V6 24V V6 16V HDI
Automatic Manual Manual Automatic Manual RFR 3FZ XFX XFX 4HX
1400 1 370 1 458 1 481 1 410
1 800 1 910 1 827 1 850 1 835
3 000 3 110 3 127 3 150 3 135
1 300 1 500 1 300 1 300 1 300 80 80 80 80 80
TECHNICAL DATA
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