2002 Peugeot 406 Dag ESP

4 - Setting the air distribution
Successive presses on the top or bottom part of thisbutton allow the air to bedirected to:
-the windscreen (de-icing or demis- ting),
-the windscreen and footwells,
-the central and side vents,
-the central and side vents and foot- wells,
-the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of the button to select the previous or nextsetting from the above list. Manual operation
You may, if you wish, make a differ-
ent choice from that offered by thesystem, by changing one of the set-tings. Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 - Air conditioning
Pressing this button stops the air condi-
tioning. Pressing again returns theair conditioning to automatic opera-
tion. The symbol " A/C" is displayed.
6 - Air flow
The air flow may beincreased or reducedby pressing the "+'' or
" – '' button respectively. 7 - Air intake
This button ispressed for recircula-
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,prevents the entry of unpleasantodours or fumes into the passengercompartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A secondpress returns the system to automat-
ic intake of air. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows.
8 - Demisting therear screen
With the engine run-ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen andthe mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when sta-
tionary.
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REAR SEATS Rear seats (saloon)Before moving the seats, to avoid damage to the seatbelts, carefullyplace them to the side of the seatback (for side seat belts) and gentlylower the seat to avoid blocking thecentre belt. The seat back folds down in two sec- tions.To fold down the seat back The unlocking controls are located in the boot. Pull the control corresponding to the part of the seat back that you wish tofold down. When returning the seat back to its original position, for your safetymake sure that it is correctly locked. Ski flap Lower the arm rest to access the ski flap. Open the flap from the boot.
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''Isofix'' mountings*
Available on the one third side of the rear seat, the Isofix mountings allowfitting of a special child seat ,
approved for PEUGEOT vehiclesand sold within its network. The locks incorporated in the child seat fit onto the Isofix mountings andensure safe, reliable and fast assem-
bly. The seat is fitted in the rearwardsor forwards facing position. In this
case, for optimium safety, it is imper-
ative to adjust the corresponding
front seat to the intermediate longitu-dinal position, with the seat backupright.
The special child seat approved by
PEUGEOT is the KIDDY Isofix seat.It can be used in the rearwards fac-ing position from birth to 13 kg andin the forwards facing position from 9 to 18 kg. This seat may also be used where there are no Isofix mountings: in thiscase it is compulsory to wear athree-point seat belt.
Follow the instructions in the brochure for fitting the childseat.
* According to current legislation

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''Isofix'' mountings*
Available on the one third side of the rear seat, the Isofix mountings allowfitting of a special child seat ,
approved for PEUGEOT vehiclesand sold within its network. The locks incorporated in the child seat fit onto the Isofix mountings andensure safe, reliable and fast assem-
bly. The seat is fitted in the rearwardsor forwards facing position. In this
case, for optimium safety, it is imper-
ative to adjust the corresponding
front seat to the intermediate longitu-dinal position, with the seat backupright.
The special child seat approved by
PEUGEOT is the KIDDY Isofix seat.It can be used in the rearwards fac-ing position from birth to 13 kg andin the forwards facing position from 9 to 18 kg. This seat may also be used where there are no Isofix mountings: in thiscase it is compulsory to wear athree-point seat belt.
Follow the instructions in the brochure for fitting the childseat.
* According to current legislation

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Electric rear view mirrors
Turn knob 6to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.Move knob 6in all four directions to
adjust.When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to
position A.
The outside of the mirror on the driver's side is con-vex (area at edge definedby dotted line) in order toeliminate the 'blind spot'.
Objects observed in the driver'sand passenger's mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear. This must be taken into account
to judge correctly the distance ofvehicles approaching from behind.
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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, you have a choice of two
specific programmes. The pro-gramme selected is displayed on theinstrument panel. Sport Programme Press button S, once the vehicle
has started and function D has
been selected.
The gearbox automatically favours dynamic driving. Snow programme This programme favours starting operations and drive to improve trac-tion.  Press button ∀, once the vehicle
has started and function Dhas
been selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note: you can return to the auto-
adaptive programme at any time.  Press button Sor ∀again to can-
cel the programme selected. Difficulties in operationAny disruption of the system is sig- nalled by the alternate flashing of theSport and Snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In this case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when reverse is selected fromP
to Ror from Nto R (without any
risk of damage to the gearbox). Donot exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h),speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is sta-tionary with the engine idling.

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.

AIR BAGS The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occu-pants in the event of serious colli-sions; they work in conjunction withthe force limiting seat belts. In the event of a serious collision, the electronic detectors record andanalyse any abrupt deceleration ofthe vehicle: if the triggering thresholdis reached, the air bags inflateinstantly and protect the occupantsof the vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly, so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their possible exit from thevehicle. The air bags will not be deployed in collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to
provide maximum protection. Theseriousness of the collision dependson the nature of the obstacle and thespeed of the vehicle at the momentof impact. Air bags operate only when the ignition is switched on. Note:the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. FRONT AIR BAGSThese are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They
are deployed simultaneously, except incases where the air bag is disarmed. Front air bag malfunction
If this warning light comes on, accompanied by abuzzer and the message"Air bag fault" on the
multi-function display , con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer to have thesystem checked.
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Passenger air bag precautions For a vehicle fitted with a passenger air bag disarming switch:
- disarm the airbag if you installa rear-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
- arm the air bag for an adult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a pas-senger air bag disarming switch: - do not install a rear-facing child seat onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or any objecton the fascia.