2002 Peugeot 406 Dag handbrake

The ESP system offers increased safety duringnormal driving, but shouldnot incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.
The operation of the system isassured to the extent to which the recommendations of the manu-facturer regarding the wheels(tyres and wheel rims), the brakingcomponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly and repairprocedures within the PEUGEOTnetwork are respected.
After an accident or impact, havethe system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL(ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS system.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. If thereis a variation between the trajectoryfollowed by the vehicle and that
required by the driver, the ESP sys-tem automatically acts on the engineand the brake of one or morewheels,in order to put the vehicle back oncourse.
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
When one of these two sys-tems is operating, this lightflashes. Handbrake Applying When parking, pull the handbrake toimmobilise your vehicle.
Warning:
when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and pull on the handbrake. Releasing Pull the handle and press the buttonto release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR systems In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),it could prove useful to disarm theASR system to make the wheelsspin and regain grip. 
Press the switch "ESP OFF", sit-
uated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on , accompanied by the
message '' ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multi–function display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine orthe brakes. They engage again: automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switchagain.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.

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Only use products appro-
ved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products. 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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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Saloon:lift the boot carpet using the
lifting hook. Secure the hook behind the boot seal. Estate: unscrew the two carpet
retaining screws a quarter turn using the ignition key or a coin. Lift the car-pet and secure the retaining hookbehind the tailgate seal. 7-seater estate: fold back the third
row seat, then lift the carpet to gain access to the spare wheel. Tools 1 -
Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 - Trim cap tool.
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
- Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace by pulling next to the valve. For vehicles fitted with alloywheels 8, remove the centre
trim by using tool 6in one of the
holes.
- Loosen the wheel bolts. For vehicles with alloy wheels 8,
remove the chrome trim caps before-
hand (see page on 'special featuresof alloy wheels' in this section).

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- The jack is fitted with a systemwhich enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly.
- Take the jack from the toolkit and fold it by pressing the ends A.
- Place the jack at one of the loca- tions Eunderneath the vehicle (as
close as possible to the wheel tobe changed) and unfold it by pul-ling the ends A.
- Extend the jack using the wheel- brace 1and the extension 3.
- Take out a wheel bolt at the top and fit the centralising tool 2.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and remo- ve the wheel. Fitting a wheel
- Position the wheel using the cen-
tralising tool to assist you.
- Tighten the bolts by hand, and remove the centralising tool.
- Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
- Fold the jack and remove it.
- Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace.
- Replace the wheel trim, except in the case of a space-saver wheel, by starting with the valve and pres-sing on using the palm of yourhand.
For your safety, always change the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slippery ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga- ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel
- have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured tyre repai- red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.
7 seater Estate model The space-saver spare wheel fit- ted with a 125/80R15 tyre mustonly be used as a short-term
measure. Tyre pressure is 61 lbin2 (4.2 bars), maximum speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).