2003 Peugeot 406 Dag tailgate

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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operate
the locks on the front door, the glovebox and the passenger air bag dis-arming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock and unlock thedoors and boot/tailgate. If one of the front or rear doors is open, the central locking does notwork. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle.
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This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds. Unlocking Press button
B to unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note: do not repeatedly press the
button of your remote control out of
range of your vehicle. You risk caus-ing it not to work and the remote con-trol would have to be reprogrammed. ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the code isrecognised and starting is possible. If the system does not function cor-
rectly, you are warned by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. In this case, the vehicle will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park: 
press button A. The courtesy
lights come on and the direction indicators flash for a few seconds.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.

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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operate
the locks on the front door, the glovebox and the passenger air bag dis-arming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock and unlock thedoors and boot/tailgate. If one of the front or rear doors is open, the central locking does notwork. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle.
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This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds. Unlocking Press button
B to unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note: do not repeatedly press the
button of your remote control out of
range of your vehicle. You risk caus-ing it not to work and the remote con-trol would have to be reprogrammed. ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the code isrecognised and starting is possible. If the system does not function cor-
rectly, you are warned by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. In this case, the vehicle will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park: 
press button A. The courtesy
lights come on and the direction indicators flash for a few seconds.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.

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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.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Saloon:
lift the boot carpet using the
lifting hook. Secure the hook behind the boot seal. Estate: unscrew the two carpet
retaining screws a quarter turn using the ignition key or a coin. Lift the car-pet and secure the retaining hookbehind the tailgate seal. 7-seater estate: fold back the third
row seat, then lift the carpet to gain access to the spare wheel. Tools 1 -
Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 - Trim cap tool.
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent any deforma- tion of the floor when loaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
Ð Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Ð Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace by pulling next to the valve. For vehicles fitted with alloywheels 8, remove the centre
trim by using tool 6in one of the
holes.
Ð Loosen the wheel bolts. For vehicles with alloy wheels 8,
remove the chrome trim caps before-
hand (see page on 'special featuresof alloy wheels' in this section).

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Tailgate lights Open the flap using the cut-out pro- vided. Disconnect the connector by releas- ing tab A.
Unscrew the two nuts. Remove the light by squeezing the two tabs B. Extract the bulb holder by pressingthe tabs
C.
Change the faulty bulb.
1 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Remove the translucent protector.Change the faulty bulb.
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Tailgate lights Open the flap using the cut-out pro- vided. Disconnect the connector by releas- ing tab A.
Unscrew the two nuts. Remove the light by squeezing the two tabs B. Extract the bulb holder by pressingthe tabs
C.
Change the faulty bulb.
1 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Remove the translucent protector.Change the faulty bulb.
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