2003 Peugeot 406 Break tow

Automatic wipe In the AUTO position, the
windscreen wiper ope- rates automatically andadapts its speed to theintensity of the rainfall .
Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Turn the ring towards the front to switch on and towards the rear to
switch off. On/off status is dis-played by the indicator light onthe instrument panel.
Front fog lamps(1st rotation of the ringforwards).Front fog lampsand rear fog lamp(2nd rotation of thering forwards).
STEERING WHEEL
STALKS LIGHTING
Front and rear lights (ring A)
Lights off. Side lights.Dipped/main beam headlamps. Automatic illumination ofheadlamps. WINDSCREEN WIPERS Front
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 Normal wipe(moderate rain)
AUTO Automatic wipe
0 Off


Single wipe
Windscreen wash: pull the stalktowards you.
Rear
Intermittent Wash/
Off wipe wipe
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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 vehi-
cle 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 vehi-
cle 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 press- ing switch Cwith the gear lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch C again or operate
the lever.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI engines

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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment 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: ¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: ¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 ¡C.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 ¡C.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.

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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be checked every 10 years by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment 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: ¥ Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions: ¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 ¡C.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 ¡C.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter ser- vice intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
¥ Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.

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Main menu Switch on the ignition. Press the "Menu"button to access the main menu.
Select a function using the direction arrows, then confirm ( "VAL" button). The
"Navigation/guidance" menu offers the following
options:
Ð entering of the address of a new destination.
Ð selection of a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available in a town.
Ð selection of an address stored in one of the two directories.
Ð access to the "Navigation options" menu;
Ð radio functions are suspended when the system is in guidance mode.
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Navigation/Guidance Following selection of the "Navigation/guidance"menu,
a screen warns you about the use of the navigation sys- tem. Follow the regulations in force and do not use theremote control while driving. Press the "VAL"button to access the next screen.

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Entering a new destination The last town entered is displayed.
To enter the name of another town, select each letter using the direction arrows then confirm ("VAL"button) for each
letter. If an error is made, the "Correct"function enables the last
letter entered to be deleted.As the name is entered, the "List"function indicates the
number of towns beginning with the same letters. If the list contains less than 5 names, these are displayed automat-
ically. Select a town then confirm ( "VAL"button).
The "Change" function enables the town entered to be
completely cleared.
When the complete name of the town is displayed, select
the "Validate" function then press the "VAL"button.
Note: following confirmation of a letter, only those letters
which could make up an existing name appear.
Enter the name of the street. Select the "Validate"function
then press the "VAL"button.
Note: the guidance can be activated from the time the
town is entered, without the name of a street or a number.
To do this, select the "Town centre"function.
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Enter the number in the street. Select the "Validate"func-
tion then press the "VAL"button.
Note: the guidance can be activated as soon as the town
and street are entered, without a number. To do this, select the "Validate" function.

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Selecting a service The last address entered is displayed. There are 3 options for defining the location in which you wish to obtain this service:
Ð repeat the last address entered by means of the "Vali-
date" function.
Ð enter the name of a new town then enter the street (or use the "Town centre" function) by means of the
"Change" function.
Ð automatically enter your current location by using the "current location" function.
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After confirming the address, select a service by scrolling through the list using the direction arrows then press the
"VAL" button.
A cursor on the left-hand side of the screen indicates yourposition in the list. The address of the required service is displayed. An indication on the right-hand side of the screen (e.g. 1/50) indicates whether there are any other establishments
(50 maximum) which offer the same service within a radiusof approximately 30 miles (50 km), as the crow flies. Use the
"Next"or "Previous" functions to consult the list
offered.When the establishment of your choice is displayed, select the "Validate" function then press the "VAL"button.
Select a guidance criterion. Guidance begins, follow theinstructions.

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Third row seat, 7-seater estate Do not use the third row seat when the rear seat is folded down. Positioning the seat:
Ð remove the rear parcel shelf.
Ð fold down panel Ain the boot by
using the handle.
Ð lift the seat back Bby the head
restraints. Ð push the seat back firmly, keeping
the seat angled upwards.
Ð lower the seat and check it has engaged in the notches C. Stowage: Place the seat belt buckles in their catches. Release the seat from the notches
C.
Lower the seat back by the head restraints, keeping the seat cushioninclined. Lower the whole seat into the boot housing. Lock the boot panel Aby pressing on
the edges.
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Do not install a child seat on the third row seat.