2003 Peugeot 406 C Owner's Manual

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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT☞ Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel then lock itby pushing handle Ain fully.
COURTESY LIGHT
Off. Lights when one of the doors is opened. Permanently lit, with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the igni-tion on.
MAP READING LIGHTS With the ignition switched on or the key in the accessories posi-tion, operate the relevant switch.
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1 - Driver's electric window.
2 - Passenger's electric window. Manual operation:
Press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon as the switch isreleased. Automatic operation* (driver):
Press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window. Turn knob 6to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
* According to country.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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N° Symbol Function 1T emperature
adjustment.
2 Automatic
visibility programme.
3 Automatic
comfort control.
4 Demisting the rear
screen.
5 Setting the
air distribution.
6 Air conditioning
switch.
7 Air flow
adjustment.
8 Air intake control.

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Starting With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P:
☞ press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
☞ select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
Y ou can also start from position N:
☞ release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
☞ select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral automatic operation,
enhanced by a sport programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate ☞ Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
N eutral: for starting the engine and for parking , with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or for towing 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 (2 litre engine). Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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V6 engine
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CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control makes it possible to maintain a steady speed programmed
by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and without the driverhaving to touch the accelerator or brake pedals. In order to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) or 37 mph (60 km/h), depending on the engine, with at least 4thgear engaged (2nd gear for the automatic gearbox). Operation☞ Place knob 1in the ONposition.
A speed can now be memorised.
☞ Place knob 1in the OFFposition to deactivate the system.
Memorising a speed When you reach the required speed, press button 4. The speed is mem-
orised and will be maintained automatically.Note: it is possible to accelerate temporarily without deactivating the
cruise control. Deactivating the memorised speed If you wish to deactivate the memorised speed:
☞ press button 4or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speedFollowing deactivation, press button 4. Your vehicle resumes
the last memorised speed. Do not use the cruise control on slippery roadsor in heavy traffic.
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Modifying a memorised speed
To
memorise a speed greater
than the previous one:
☞ press button 3;
☞ release it when you have reached the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower than
the previous one:
☞ press button 2;
☞ release it when you reach therequired speed.
Switching off the cruise control ☞ Place knob 1in the OFFposi-
tion or switch off the ignition.

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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on
the floor to the outside of the driver's seat.
To close: from outside the vehi-
cle, 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).
Outside the vehicle:Lift the catch and raisethe bonnet.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:Pull the handle.
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PEUGEOT SERVICING Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.
¥ For petrol engines: every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or every two years.
¥ For direct injection diesel engines: every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every two years.
The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly: topping up of the oil between oil changes is normal. It is for this reason that the PEUGEOT network invites you to an intermediate visit between each regular service.
The date of this service is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10,000 miles
(15 000 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for direct injection diesel engines. A Peugeot dealerwill carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil, coolant, screenwash up to 2 litres). If the oil level is too low there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 2,000 miles (3 000 km) or 3,000 miles (5 000 km), depending on the conditions of use. The extended service intervals have been made possible by technical modifications to the vehicles and lubricants:
THUS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ONLY USE ENGINE LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
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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 replaced every 10 years.
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 visists and regu-
lar services).Replacement of the timing belt: consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Arduous condition of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions: