2003 Peugeot 406 instrument panel

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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor, or during continuousoperation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the lightbecomes bright enough or the wind-screen wipers stop. This function is active when the vehicle
is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function: Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
 Press the end of the lights stalkfor more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect sufficientlight. Because of this, the lights do
not come on automatically. Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor connected to the rain sensor,located in the windscreen behind
the mirror. It is used for automaticswitching on of the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multifunction display. Note: Always operate the lighting
controls manually where this is pos- sible. Disarming Disarming of the function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage "Automatic lighting of
the headlamps deactivated" on the
multifunction display. When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlampswould switch on in automatic mode,the lights remain on. It is however possible to disarm this
function and switch off the lights by:
Ð manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
Ð switching off the engine.
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If the brightness sensor does not function correctly , the system acti-
vates the function (the lights come on).The driver is alerted by the flashing ofthe ''dipped beam'' warning light on theinstrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. Follow me Home When there is a low level of bright- ness or at night, if you leave yourvehicle, the side lights and thedipped beam lights may remain onfor approximately one minute.
To do this: place the lights stalk in the AUTO
position,
 place the key in the accessories position (first notch),
 press the end of the lights stalk for
more than two seconds,
 place the lights stalk in the 0posi-
tion,
 flash the headlamps,
 get out of the car and lock it.

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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-gear
automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic
regulation, enhanced by a sport programme (switchA) and a snow
programme (switchB).
Gear selection gate
Ð Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the position has been selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the instrument panel.
P ark (parking): for immobilisingthe vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off. R everse: to drive in reverse gear(select this position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, engine at idle).N eutral: for starting the engine and forparking , with the handbrake on.
D rive: to drive in auto-adaptive mode (with automatic changing of the four
gears).3: for urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the
first three gears only).
2: for mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two
gears only).
1: or tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (1.8 and 2 litre petrol engines, 2 litre turbo diesel HDI engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing switch C, with the lever in position 2.
To change out of first gear, press switch Cagain or move the selector lever.
V6 Engine 1.8 litre and 2 litre petrol engines, 2 litre turbo diesel
HDIengine
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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, you have a choice of two
specific programmes. The pro-gramme selected is displayed on theinstrument panel. Sport Programme Press button S, once the vehicle
has started and function D has
been selected.
The gearbox automatically favours dynamic driving. Snow programme This programme favours starting operations and drive to improvetraction.  Press button , once the vehicle
has started and function Dhas
been selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive programme at any time.  Press button Sor again to can-
cel the programme selected. Difficulties in operationAny disruption of the system is sig- nalled by the alternate flashing of theSport and Snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In this case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when reverse is selected fromP
to Ror from Nto R (without any
risk of damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.

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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, you have a choice of two
specific programmes. The pro-gramme selected is displayed on theinstrument panel. Sport Programme Press button S, once the vehicle
has started and function D has
been selected.
The gearbox automatically favours dynamic driving. Snow programme This programme favours starting operations and drive to improvetraction.  Press button , once the vehicle
has started and function Dhas
been selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note:
You can return to the auto-adaptive programme at any time.  Press button Sor again to can-
cel the programme selected. Difficulties in operationAny disruption of the system is sig- nalled by the alternate flashing of theSport and Snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In this case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when reverse is selected fromP
to Ror from Nto R (without any
risk of damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.

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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illumination of this warning lightaccompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the passengerair bag is 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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Operating check This is confirmed by an indi- cator light, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illumination of this warning lightaccompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the passengerair bag is 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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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box
Turn the three screws a quarter turn with a coin. Pull at Aand tilt the
cover to access the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers A
Remove the fascia panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface.
Fuse n o
. Rating Functions
A 20 A Locking/Unlocking, Deadlock- ing.
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D 15 A Rear screen wiper.
E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel -
Display - Audio equipment - Satellite navigation system - Air conditioning.
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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box
Turn the three screws a quarter turn with a coin. Pull at Aand tilt the
cover to access the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers A
Remove the fascia panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface.
Fuse n o
. Rating Functions
A 20 A Locking/Unlocking, Deadlock- ing.
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D 15 A Rear screen wiper.
E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel -
Display - Audio equipment - Satellite navigation system - Air conditioning.
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