2003 Peugeot 406 C seats

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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY PEUGEOT
In addition to the ISOFIX child seats, PEUGEOT offers a complete range of child seats which are secured using the seat belt: Group 0+: from birth to 29 lbs. (13 kg)
L1 - "Britax Babysure": installed in the rear-facing position in the front or in the rear using a three-point seat belt.
In the front, it is compulsory to disarm the passenger air bag and the passenger seat must be adjusted to the "mid-way"
position on the runner.
Group 1: from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)
L2 - "Ršmer Prince": installed in the rear using a two or three-point seat belt. For the safety of your child, the seat and the restraining cushion must never be separated.
Group 2: from 33 to 55 lbs (15 to 25 kg)
L3 - "Ršmer Vario'': installed in the rear with a two or three-point seat belt.

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Never leave one or more children alone and unsuper-vised in a vehicle. Never leave a child or an ani-
mal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun and has the windows closed.
To protect your young children from
the sun, fit blinds on the rear win- dows. Never leave the keys within reach of
children inside the car. Disarm the passenger air bag when installing a "rearwards facing" childseat on the front passenger seat.Otherwise, the child would risk beingkilled or seriously injured were the airbag to inflate. Observe strictly the recommenda- tions for assembling and securing thechild seat as shown in the child seatinstructions.
To prevent the doors from opening
accidentally, use the child lock*.Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third*.
* According to model.
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Groups 2 and 3: from 33 to 80 lbs. (15 to 36 kg)
L4 - "''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt.
The height and width of the seat back and length of the seat cushion must be adjusted according to the age and build of your child.
L5 - "Klippan Optima": installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt. From the age of 6 years (approximately 48 lbs or 22 kg), the booster is usedon its own.
Refer to the "Summary table for the installation of child seats".

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SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEATS In accordance with European regulations (Directive 2000/3), the table below indicates the extent to which each seat in your vehicle may be fitted with a child seat:
U: universal category
According to destination:
L1 : BRITAX Babysure E11 0344117 Universal (birth to 29 lbs or 13 kg).
L2 : ROMER Prince E1 03301058 Universal (20 to 40 lbs or 9 to18 kg).
L3 : ROMER Vario E1 03301120 Universal (33 to 55 lbs or 15 to 25 kg)
L4 : RECARO Start E1 03301108 Universal (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg).
L5 : KLIPPAN Optima E17 030007 Universal (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg).
L6 : KIDDY Isofix Rearwards facing E1 03301123 and Universal (birth to 29 lbs or 13 kg).
L7 : KIDDY Isofix Forwards facing E2 030011 Universal (20 to 40 lbs or 9 to 18 kg). (a) Group 0: from birth to 8 lbs (10 kg).
(b) Consult the current legislation in your country.
Statutory weight range
Seat Group 0(a)
at 0+ Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
< 29 lbs (13 kg)
20 - 40 lbs (9 - 18 kg) 33 - 55 lbs (15 - 25 kg) 48 - 80 lbs (22 - 36 kg)
Front passenger seat(b)
with and without booster L1, L6 L2, L7 L3, L4, L5 L4, L5
Rear passenger seat UU UU
Side seat L1, L6 L2, L7 L3, L4
(recline position) L4 (recline position), L5

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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front
seat belts Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle into the stalk. Pre-tensioning and force-limitingfront seat belts Safety in the event of a frontal impact has been improved by the introduc-tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-ing front seat belts. Depending onthe seriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioning system instantly tight-ens the seat belt firmly against thebody of the occupant. The pre-tensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on. The force-limiting device reduces the pressure of the seat belt against theoccupant's body in the event of anaccident. Rear seat belts The rear seats are fitted with two three-point inertia reel belts.
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To
be effective, a seat
belt must be tightened as close to the body as pos-sible.
Depending on the nature and theseriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioners may be triggeredbefore and independently of theair bags. In all cases, the air bag warning light comes on. Following a collision, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. The system has been designed to be fully operational for ten years. Have it replaced after this period.

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HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
Headlamp adjustment Depending on the load in your vehi- cle, adjusting the beam of the head-lamps is recommended as follows.0. - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
–- 3 people.
1. - 4 people.
2. - 4 people + maximum authorised load.
3. - Driver + maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of thesteering wheel, then lock it by push-ing handle Adown fully.
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Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch offautomatically the first time you accel-erate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.
* According to destination.

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CENTRE CONSOLEFront ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
Lighter
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically. Coin storageCup holderRear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) onimpact.
Storage compartment between the rear seats
This also contains a cup holder.

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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied byan audible signal and a
message on the multifunction 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 multifunction display,
indicates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
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 passengerair bag disarming switch 1, turn it
to the "OFF"position, then
remove the key keeping the slot inthis 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" position to re-activate the air
bag and thus ensure the safety ofyour passenger in the event of animpact.
* 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
multifunction display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by an audi-ble signal and the message"Air bag fault" on the
multifunction display, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.

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For the front and side* air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥W ear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position.
¥ Do not leave anything between the occupants of the front seats and the air bags (a child, pet, object...). This 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 qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT network.
¥ 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 after the date of registration of the vehicle.
For greater safety, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer within 10 years of purchase of the vehicle.
Front air bags ¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.
¥ 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*¥ Only put approved covers on the front seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. 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.
* According to destination.
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