2003 Peugeot 406 battery

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To disarm external type protection only
¥ see "Disarming" section. Note:if you wish to charge or replace
the battery:
¥ Turn on the ignition.
¥ You have 10 seconds after turning on the ignition to press the internal protection switch 1and hold it
down for two seconds.
¥ The warning light flashes rapidly for three seconds.
¥ Disconnect the battery.
¥ After reconnecting the battery, lock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
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To set the alarm to external protection only If you want to leave a window partially open, or a pet inside thevehicle, you need to select externalprotection only:
¥ Switch off the ignition.
¥ Within the next ten seconds, press the internal protection button 1
until the light comes on.
¥ Get out of the vehicle.
¥ Press the locking button on the remote control.
¥ The doors lock.
¥ The direction indicators light for two seconds.
¥ The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
Do not make any modifi- cations to the alarm sys-tem, this could causefaults.

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1 - Driver's electric window switch.You have two options:
Ð Manual operation:Press or pull switch 1gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch is released.
Ð Automatic operation: Press or pull switch 1fully. The
window opens or closes com-pletely when the switch isreleased. Pressing the switchagain stops the movement of
the window.
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Safety auto-reverse When the window on the driver's side rises and meets an obstacle,it stops and lowers again. Notes: In the case of unwanted opening of the window on closing (forexample, in the case of frost) ifthe window will not rise and goesinto safety auto-reverse mode,lower it completely and raise it
again immediately, by pulling theswitch until the window closes
completely. Continue to press theswitch for approximately one sec-ond after closing. Following reconnection of the
battery, in the event of a malfunc-tion, you must reinitialise thesafety auto-reverse function:
Ð open the window completely,
then close it, it will rise in stages of a few centimetreswith each press, repeat theoperation until the window iscompletely closed,
Ð continue to press the switch for at least one second afterreaching this position.
The safety auto-reverse func-tion is not operational duringthese operations. 2 - Passenger's electric window
switch.
3 - Rear left electric window switch.
4 - Rear right electric window switch.
5 - Disarming the rear window switches (child safety). For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent opera-
tion of the rear windows irrespec-tive of their position. The 1st press activates the switch and the 2nd press deacti-vates it.
Always remove the key from the ignition whenleaving the vehicle, evenfor a short time.
In the event of contact whenoperating the windows, you mustreverse the movement of the
window. To do this, press theswitch concerned. When the driver operates the passenger window switches, hemust ensure that no one ispreventing correct closing of the
window. The driver must ensure that passengers use the electric
windows correctly. Be aware of children when operating the windows.

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Automatic operation Automatic changing of thefour
gears :
 Select function Din the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most suitable gear on the basis of the fol-lowing parameters:
Ð driving style,
Ð road characteristics,
Ð the vehicle's load.The gearbox operates in auto-
adaptive mode without any action
on your part.
Moving off
With the engine running, to move off with the selector lever in position
P:
 It is essential to press the brakepedal to exit position P (shift
lock),
 Select the required function ( R, D,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;the vehicle will move offimme-
diately.
You can also move off with the se-lector lever in position N:
 Release the handbrake with yourfoot on the brake,
 Select the required function ( R,D ,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;the vehicle will move offimme-
diately.
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When the engine is idling, with the brakes not ap-plied, if function R,D, 3, 2
or 1is selected, the ve-
hicle will move even if you are notaccelerating. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, when the engine isrunning. When maintenance operations need to be carried out with theengine running, apply the hand-brake and select function P.
Never select function Nwhen the
vehicle is moving. Never select functions Por R
unless the vehicle is stationary.Do not change from one position to another to improve braking effi-ciency on a slippery surface.
With the selector lever in position P , it will be impossible to change
to another position if your batteryis flat.
Remarks:
To obtain maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever,press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear-box will change down automaticallyor stay in the gear selected, up tomaximum engine speed. When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically so as to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the accele-
rator suddenly, the gearbox will not
change up, so as to improve safety.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
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1.8 litre 16V and 2 litre 16V petrol engines 1 -
Power steering.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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2 litre 16 valve HPI petrol injection engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
28
2.2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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3 litre 24 valve V6 petrol injection engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406
30
2 litre turbo diesel HDI
engine(90 bhp/110 bhp) 1 -
Power steering.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.