2003 Peugeot 406 lights

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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, deadlock* andunlock the doors 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, deadlock* andunlock the doors 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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Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp (2nd for-wards turn of the ring)
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ringtwice backwards.
Direction indicators(flashers) Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lightsSelection is by turning ring A.
Lights off Side lights on Dipped/main beam headlamps Automatic switching on of lights Dipped/Main beam change Pull the stalk towards you.Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri-
ver's door is open, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on. Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp Rotate the ring Bforwards to switch
on and backwards to switch off. The status is confirmed by the light on theinstrument panel.
Front fog lamps (1st for-wards turn of the ring)
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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, thefront fog lamps and therear fog lamp are daz-
zling and are prohibited.Do not forget to switch them offwhen they are no longer need-ed.

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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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HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT Depending on the load in your vehicle, it is recommended that theheadlamp beam is adjusted.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
Ð 3 people.
1 5 people.
2 5 people + maximum authorised load.
3 Driver + maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. Hazard warning lights Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of thesteering wheel, then lock it by pushinghandle Adown fully.
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Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch offautomatically the first time youaccelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.* According to destination.

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Sun visor with illuminated courtesy mirror With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.COURTESY LIGHTSOff. On when one of the doors is opened. Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.
1 - Front courtesy light
2 - Rear courtesy light
3 - Map-reading lights With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the relevant switch. YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
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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.