2003 Peugeot 406 engine

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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ð that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ð an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ð lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the particulate emissionfilter warning light(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter beingoverloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri-ving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
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ESP Electronic Stability Programmeoperation indicatorlight
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.

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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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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION167
Operation The twin fuel system allows petrol or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to be
used indifferently. Press switch 1in the centre of the
centre console.
Different statuses of indicator light 2:
Ð flashing; request for operation using LPG,
Ð fixed; operating using LPG,
Ð off; operating using petrol.
Starting Irrespective of the position of switch 1, the engine starts using petrol. The switch to operation using LPG will take place if switch 1is in the LPGposi-
tion. The LPGindicator light flashes until the engine reaches an adequate tem-
perature. The switch from one fuel to the other is displayed by the switching on/switching
off of indicator light 2.
When the minimum LPG level is reached, while driving, this is indicated by flashingof switch 2; the system then switches to operation using petrol automatically.
It is advisable to drive in petrol mode from time to time to keep the petrolinjection system in good condition. If switch
2flashes rapidly, move switch 1to the petrol position, then
return to LPG mode. If switch 2still flashes rapidly, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstruments and controls. When thelighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase (orreduce) the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release the button.
Trip recorderzero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð service indicator,
Ð total distance recorder. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displayed for five seconds.
Maximum Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, withthe engine stopped, for 10 minutes. No oil It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, otherwise there is a risk the engine will be damaged.
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3 - Setting the air distribution
Windscreen and side windows (de-icing/demisting).
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind- screen and the side windows:
Ð set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
Ð close the central vents,
Ð press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win- dows, central and side ventsand footwells. Central and side vents and footwells.
These settings are recommended forcold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hotclimates. 4 - Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 - Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi-cator light on). This position prevents the entry of unpleasant odours or fumes fromoutside and increases the speed ofheating. Used simultaneously with the air conditioning, recirculation improvesthe performance of the system whenset to hot as well as to cold. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows. As soon as possible, place the con- trol in the outside air position. 6 - Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressingthe switch demists the rear screenand the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting.It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Important precaution Operate the air conditioning for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order. If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer. Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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4 - Setting the airdistribution
Successive presses on the top or bottom part of thisbutton allow the air to bedirected to:
Ð the windscreen (de-icing or demist- ing),
Ð the windscreen and footwells,
Ð the central and side vents,
Ð the central and side vents and footwells,
Ð the footwells. Press the top or bottom part of the button to select the previous or nextsetting from the above list. Manual operationel
You may, if you wish, make a differ-
ent choice from that offered by thesystem, by changing one of the set-tings. Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 - Air conditioning
Pressing this button stops the air condition-ing. Pressing again
returns the air conditioning to automat-
ic operation. The symbol " A/C" is dis-
played.
6 - Air flow
The air flow may beincreased or reducedby pressing the ''+''
or ''Ð'' button respectively. 7 - Air intake
This button ispressed for recircula-
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,prevents the entry of unpleasantodours or fumes into the passengercompartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A secondpress returns the system to automat-
ic intake of air. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows.
8 - Demisting therear screen
With the engine run-ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen andthe mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when sta-
tionary.
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