2003 Peugeot 406 C ignition

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12 -Windscreen wash-wipe stalk. Trip computer stalk.
13 - Radio remote control stalk.
14 - Steering lock and ignition.
15 - Electric mirror controls.Window controls.
16 - Electronic stability control switch (ASR/ESP).
17 - Headlamp height adjustment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control.
21 - Rear ashtray. 22 -
Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches. Coin storage.Passenger airbag disarming switch. Alarm button.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multifunction display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger airbag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and direction indicators stalk.
10 - Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's airbag. Horn.

THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independentlyoperate the locks on the frontdoors, the fuel filler cap, the glovebox and the passenger air bagdisarming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock, deadlock(keeping the key turned in thelocked position for a few sec-onds) or unlock the doors and theboot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, it is impossible tooperate the central locking; ableep indicates locking by remotecontrol. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance.The remote control key DeadlockingDeadlocking renders the internal and external door locking con-trols inoperative. Press button
Ato deadlock the
vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicatorsfor approximately two seconds. A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead- locking, changes deadlocking tonormal locking .
This is confirmed by fixed lightingof the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Unlocking Press button
Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine control sys- tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who does not
have the key. Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start.
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Normal key
Remote
control key
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Steering lock Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier. Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Starting a diesel engine
Do not press the accelerator. T urn the key to position "M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat indicator light does notcome on and you can start imme-
diately. If the indicator light does come on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position "S"
before restarting. Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories posi- tion:
The ignition is off but the acces- sories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position:
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Manual front seats 1 - Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment.
3 - Seat height adjustment
4 - Seat back angle adjustment.
5 - Lumbar adjustment.
6 - Seat back tilt adjustment. Electric front seatsA
-Forwards-backwards adjust- ment.
B -Seat cushion angle adjust-ment.
C -Seat height adjustment
D -Seat back angle adjustment.
M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and adjust the seat and the mir-rors. Press button "M"and button
"1" for the first driving posi-
tion, or "M"and "2"for the
second driving position.
1 - Recalls the first memorised position.
2 - Recalls the secondmemorised position.
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THE SEATS
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FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag*
☞ Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it to:
Ð the "ON " position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
Ð the "OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
With the igntition switched on(2nd notch) illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied by anaudible signal and the message"Passenger air bag disarmed"on the multifunction display indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"position). The warning light remains on throughout the disarming pro-cess. Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
-disarm the air
bag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat.
- arm the airbag for anadult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch: -do not install rear-facing child seats onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia. SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light: - does not come on when the
ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six
seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes thenremains on,
consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
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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.
SUNROOF

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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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ELECTRIC WINDOWS ELECTRIC MIRRORS

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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.