2003 Peugeot 406 Dag remove seats

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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Rear seats, estate
To fold down the rear seat:
Ð remove the head restraints bypressing the lug.
Ð tilt the seat cushion against the front seats, using the strap. Ð secure the side seat belt buckles
on the coat hooks when manoeu- vring the seat back to avoid anyrisk of the straps being damaged.
Ð unlock the seat back by pressing button 1. The red marker Aappears.
Ð fold down the seat back gently to avoid blocking the centre belt.
When returning the seat back to theupright position, ensure that it is correctly locked (red marker Ano
longer visible). When driving with rear passengerswith one third of the seat foldeddown, release the central seat beltbuckle from its catch.
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WARNING
Do not remove
the seat back of the estate's one-piece rear seat.
This seat is fitted with return springs which cancause injury.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer
if you wish to remove the seat back.

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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function 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 multi-function display,
indicates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
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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 passenger air bagdisarming switch 1, turn it to the
"OFF" position, then remove the
key keeping the slot in this 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"posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag andthus ensure the safety of your pas-senger in the event of an impact.
* 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 multi-
function display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-sage "Air bag fault" on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.

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For the front and side air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
¥ Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags. It 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 an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ 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 from the date of registration of the vehicle. Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period. Front air bags
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ 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
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. 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.
¥ Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function 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 multi-function display,
indicates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
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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 passenger air bagdisarming switch 1, turn it to the
"OFF" position, then remove the
key keeping the slot in this 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"posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag andthus ensure the safety of your pas-senger in the event of an impact.
* 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 multi-
function display.
If this indicator light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-sage "Air bag fault" on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.

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For the front and side air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position (passengers must not place their feet on the fascia).
¥ Do not leave any accessories, objects or pets between the occupants and the air bags. It 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 an approved PEUGEOT dealer.
¥ 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 from the date of registration of the vehicle. Have them replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer after this period. Front air bags
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ 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
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the backs of the front seats. 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.
¥ Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40651
HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate) The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front seats (in the front position)or behind the rear seats (in the
rear position) .
Luggage net fixings in the front position
Ð Fold down the rear seats (see section on 'Rear seats, Estate').
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rear seats.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Luggage net fixings in the rear position
Ð Remove the rear parcel shelf.
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the
stowing holes on the floor.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Note: The stowing rings are located perpendicular to the
corresponding top fixings.
FRONT POSITION
REAR POSITION