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9 -Windscreen demisting vents.
10 - Passenger air bag.
11 - Glove box.
12 - Side adjustable heating/ventilation vent and air flowregulation.
13 - Window demisting vent.
14 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
15 - Multifunction display.
16 - Heating/ventilation controls.
17 - Radio.
18 - Gear lever.
19 - Front ashtray.
20 - Rear footwell heating vent.
21 - Lighter. 22 -
Heated seat switches. Coin storage.Passenger air bag disarming switch.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Cup-holder.
25 - Rear ashtray.
26 - Steering lock and ignition.
27 - Steering wheel adjustment.
28 - Fuse box.
29 - Electronic StabilityProgramme (ASR/ESP)switch.
30 - Headlamp heightadjustment.
31 - Cruise control.
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1 - Electric mirror controls. Window controls.Rear window locking control.
2 - Lights and direction indicators stalk. Arming/disarming of automatic switching on oflights.
3 - Driver's air bag. Horn.
4 - Instrument dials.
5 - Radio remote control stalk.
6 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
7 - Hazard warning lights switch.
8 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
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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, you have enough fuel remaining to drive for approximately 30 miles (50
km) .
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OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle: Pull the handle.
Outside the vehicle: Raise the catch and openthe bonnet.
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliserwarning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light When this warning light comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx-imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliserwarning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light When this warning light comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx-imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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SEATS Manual adjustment of the front seats
1 - Forwards-backwards adjustmentLift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment Lift the lever to set the best angle.
3 - Driver's seat height adjustment Pull the telescopic handle forwards and pivot it up or down.
4 - Seat back angle adjustment Turn the knob to obtain the best angle.
5 - Head restraint height and tilt adjustment
The settting is correct when the top of the headrestraint is level with the top of the head.
To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower the head restraint, it is necessary to pushsimultaneously:
Ð the button on the left-hand side on top of the seat back,
Ð the head restraint downwards.The head restraint has a frame with notches whichprevents it from dropping down (safety device in caseof impact).
To remove the head restraint, press the tab.
Warning: never drive with the head restraints removed.
They must be in place and correctly adjusted.
6 - Front armrests The front armrests can be folded or removed.
To remove them, press the button between the armrest and the side of the seat and pull the armrest.
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Electrical adjustment of the front seats
A - Forwards-backwards adjustmentPush the switch forwards or backwards to slide the seat.
B - Seat cushion angle adjustment Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
C - Driver's seat height adjustment Push the switch up or down.
D - Seat back angle adjustment Tilt the switch forwards or backwards.
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OPENING THE BONNET From inside:pull the handle on the
left-hand side under the fascia.From outside: lift the catch and
raise the bonnet. Bonnet struts These open the bonnet and hold it open.
To close Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is properly locked. FILLING WITH FUEL Fill with fuel with the engine switched
off.
To open the fuel filler flap, firmly pull the handle on the floor on the left ofthe driver's seat. If you are filling up your tank, do not
continue after the 3rd cut-off of thepump; this could cause your vehicleto malfunction. The capacity of the tank is approxi- mately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
A filler cap hook is provided on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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Opening the tailgate of the 7 seater estate from inside Slide button
Aand press.
To lock the interior control, turn the key to the left.
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OPENING THE BONNET From inside:pull the handle on the
left-hand side under the fascia.From outside: lift the catch and
raise the bonnet. Bonnet struts These open the bonnet and hold it open.
To close Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is properly locked. FILLING WITH FUEL Fill with fuel with the engine switched
off.
To open the fuel filler flap, firmly pull the handle on the floor on the left ofthe driver's seat. If you are filling up your tank, do not
continue after the 3rd cut-off of thepump; this could cause your vehicleto malfunction. The capacity of the tank is approxi- mately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
A filler cap hook is provided on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
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Opening the tailgate of the 7 seater estate from inside Slide button
Aand press.
To lock the interior control, turn the key to the left.