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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the indicator light comes on whenthe ignition is switched on andremains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni-tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicatingthe cause of the front or side air bagfault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to engine.
Water in diesel filter warning light (according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Diesel pre-heating indicator lightIf the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter. Engine diagnostics warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in
the emission control system.If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning lightThis comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð loose battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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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REAR SEATS Rear seats (saloon)Before moving the seats, to avoid damage to the seatbelts, carefullyplace them to the side of the seatback (for side seat belts) and gentlylower the seat to avoid blocking thecentre belt. The seat back folds down in two sec- tions.To fold down the seat back The unlocking controls are located in the boot. Pull the control corresponding to the part of the seat back that you wish tofold down. When returning the seat back to its original position, for your safetymake sure that it is correctly locked. Ski flap Lower the arm rest to access the ski flap. Open the flap from the boot.
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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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Third row seat, 7-seater estate Do not use the third row seat when the rear seat is folded down. Positioning the seat:
Ð remove the rear parcel shelf.
Ð fold down panel Ain the boot by
using the handle.
Ð lift the seat back Bby the head
restraints. Ð push the seat back firmly, keeping
the seat angled upwards.
Ð lower the seat and check it has engaged in the notches C. Stowage: Place the seat belt buckles in their catches. Release the seat from the notches
C.
Lower the seat back by the head restraints, keeping the seat cushioninclined. Lower the whole seat into the boot housing. Lock the boot panel Aby pressing on
the edges.
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Do not install a child seat on the third row seat.
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Rules for transporting children on the front passenger seat**: Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the forwards facingposition, unless the rear seats arealready occupied by other childrenor the rear seats cannot be used(absent or folded). In this case,adjust the front passenger seat tothe most rearward position and armthe passenger air bag. The rearwards facing position is per- mitted from birth to 18 kg. In thisposition, it is essential to disarm thepassenger air bag.
GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO CHILD SEATS Although one of PEUGEOT's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safe- ty of your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these precautions:
Ð Since 1992, all children under the age of 10 must travel in approved child
seats* suited to their weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt.
In order to recognise a child seat which conforms to current legislation, check
that it bears an orange label indicating the weight range for its use and its approval number .
Ð A child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in the rearwards facing posi-tion both in the front and in the rear .
Ð The safest seats in your vehicle for the transportation of children are therear seats .
Ð If a child is travelling on a booster seat, check that the lap section of the seat belt passes over the child's thighs correctly. The chest section of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without touching the neck. PEUGEOT recom-mends that you use a booster seat with a back, fitted with a seat belt guide.
Ð Remember to fasten the seat belt or the child seat harness keeping the slack
in relation to the child's body to a minimum , even for short journeys.
* According to current legislation in the country.
** Consult the relevant administration in your country for information regarding the rules for transporting children on the front passenger seat.
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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS The one third side of the rear seat of your vehicle is fitted with
ISOFIX
mountings . These are 2 rings locat-
ed between the seat back and seatcushion of your vehicle. The ISOFIX child seats are fitted
with 2 locks which fit onto these rings.
The ISOFIX child seat approved for
PEUGEOT vehicles and sold by the
PEUGEOT network is the ISOFIX
KIDDY* child seat seat. It can be
installed in the rearwards facingposition from birth to 13 kg and inthe forwards facing position from 9to 18 kg. In the front, in the rearwards facing position, the front passenger seatmust be moved as far forwards aspossible so that the shell of the childseat is in contact with, or as close aspossible to, the fascia.
In the rear, in the forwards facing position, the front passenger seatmust be in the intermediate longitu-dinal position, with the seat backupright.
The ISOFIX KIDDY child seat may also be used where there are noIsofix mountings. In this case it iscompulsory to attach it to the vehi-cle's seat using the three-point seatbelt for the rearwards facing and for-wards facing positions.
If the ISOFIX KIDDY seat is fitted in the rearwards facing positionon the front passenger seat, it isessential to disarm the passengerair bag. Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat indicated in the seatmanufacturer's installation instruc-tions. Refer to the "Summary table for the installation of child seats".
* You can only secure ISOFIX child seats, approved by PEUGEOT and sold by its network, on your vehi-cle's ISOFIX mountings.