2003 Peugeot 406 Break Dag Owner's Manual

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FRONT AIR BAGS These 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 in cases where the air bag isdisarmed. Front air bag malfunctionIf this warning light comes on, accompanied by a buz-zer and the message "Air
bag fault" on the multi-
function display, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys-tem checked.
AIR BAGS The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occupantsin the event of serious collisions;they work in conjunction with theforce 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 only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note: the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant.
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Passenger air bag precautions For a vehicle fitted with a passenger air bag disarming switch: Ð disarm the airbag if you ins-tall a rear-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
Ð arm the air bag for an adult
pas-senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a pas-senger air bag disarming switch: Ð do not install a rear-facing child seat onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or
any object on the fascia.

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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function dis-
play. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag dis-
armed" on the multi-function display,
indicates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
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Disarming the passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat. With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the passenger air bagdisarming switch 1, turn it to the
"OFF" position, then remove the
key keeping the slot in this position.
The air bag warning light on theinstrument panel is lit throughout thedisarming process. In the "OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is removed, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag andthus ensure the safety of your pas-senger in the event of an impact.
* According to destination. SIDE AIR BAGS The side air bags are incorporated into the backs of the front seats, onthe door side. They are deployed independently of
each other, on whichever side thecollision occurs. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-sage "Air bag fault" on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.

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For the front and side air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
¥ Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags. It could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants.
¥ All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the air bag systems checked.
¥ The air bag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years from the date of registration of the vehicle. Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period. Front air bags
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the air bags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
¥ Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side air bag inflates.
¥ Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
¥ Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function dis-
play. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag dis-
armed" on the multi-function display,
indicates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
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Disarming the passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat. With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the passenger air bagdisarming switch 1, turn it to the
"OFF" position, then remove the
key keeping the slot in this position.
The air bag warning light on theinstrument panel is lit throughout thedisarming process. In the "OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is removed, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag andthus ensure the safety of your pas-senger in the event of an impact.
* According to destination. SIDE AIR BAGS The side air bags are incorporated into the backs of the front seats, onthe door side. They are deployed independently of
each other, on whichever side thecollision occurs. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-sage "Air bag fault" on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.

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For the front and side air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
¥ Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags. It could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants.
¥ All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the air bag systems checked.
¥ The air bag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years from the date of registration of the vehicle. Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period. Front air bags
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the air bags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
¥ Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side air bag inflates.
¥ Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
¥ Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
26
1.8 litre 16V and 2 litre 16V petrol engines 1 -
Power steering.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 27
2 litre 16 valve HPI petrol injection engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
28
2.2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.