2002 Peugeot 406 Owner's Manual

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14FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle
on the floor to the outside of the driver's seat.
To close: from outside the
vehicle, push back the flap and
check that it is secured correctly. Filling with fuel Switch off the engine.
A filler cap hook is provided.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not. The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
Low fuel level warning lightFrom the time this light comes on, the range remaining is approximately 30 miles (50 km) .
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OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle: Pull the
handle. Outside the vehicle: Lift
the catch and open the bonnet.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Moving Off
To move off from position P:
 It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock)
 Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2or1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
 Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
 Select the required function ( R, D, 3, 2 or 1) then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that function illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark (parking): for parkingthe vehicle and startingthe engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N eutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in auto-adaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or driving on winding roads,(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or fortowing 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 (1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI) Selection of first gear is by pres- sing switch Cwith the gear lever
in position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch C again or ope-
rate the lever.
V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and
2 litre turbo diesel HDI engines
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Do not use cruise control on slippery roads or inheavy traffic.
CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed program-
med by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and without thedriver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals. In order for it to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). Operation 
Place switch 1 in the ON position.
A speed can now be memorised.  Place switch 1 in the OFF position to de-activate the system.
Memorising a speed As soon as you reach the chosen speed, press button 2 or 3This memo-
rises the speed, which will be maintained automatically. Note: It is possible to accelerate momentarily without disarming the crui-
se control. Cancelling the memorised speed If you wish to cancel the memorised speed:
 Press button 4 or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speedAfter cancelling, press button 4. Your vehicle will return to the
last memorised speed. Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the previous one:
 press button 3;
 release it when you have rea-ched the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower thanthe previous one:  press button 2;
 release it when you have rea-ched the required speed.
Cancelling the cruise control  place switch 1in the OFF
position or switch off the igni-tion.
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N° Symbol Function
1Te mperature adjustment
2Demisting the rearscreen
3Air intake control
4Setting the air distribution
5Air flow adjustment
6Air conditioning control
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
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N° Symbol Function1 Temperature
adjustment
. . 2 Automatic visibility
programme
3 Automatic comfort
programme
4 Demisting the rear
screen
5 Setting the air
distribution
6 Air conditioning
control
7 Air flow
adjustment
8 Air flow control
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.

SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt: consult your Peugeot dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions:

SERVICE INDICATOR This is a visual reminder of when the
next service is due. This service is tobe carried out according to the man-ufacturer's servicing schedule. Operation As soon as the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the spannersymbolising ''service operation'' is lit.The trip recorder display shows youthe distance remaining (in round fig-ures) before the next service. Example:4,800 miles remain before
the next service is due. When the ignition comes on and for 5 secondsthe display indicates: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the display shows the total or tripdistances. The distance remaining before thenext service is less than 1,000 miles. Example:
900 miles remain before
the next service is due. When switching on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the symbol remains lit. This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The displayshows the total or trip distances. The service is overdue Each time the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the symbol andthe excess distance flash. Example:
the service is overdue by
300 miles. The service should be
carried out very shortly. When the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. The dis-play shows the total or trip distances.
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