2004 Peugeot 406 C ESP

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REAR SEATS Rear seat with fold-down backs Before carrying out any operation, in order to prevent damage to the seat belts, hook them in the locations under the front seatbelts. The rear seat back folds down in two sections.To fold down the seat back The release controls are situated 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, ensure that it islocked correctly to guarantee your
safety.
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Ski flap Lower the arm rest to access the ski flap.

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The outside of the mirror on the driver's side is con-vex (area at edge definedby dotted line) in order toeliminate the 'blind spot'.
Objects observed in the driver'sand passenger's mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear. This must be taken into account to judge correctly the distance ofvehicles approaching from behind.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS Electric rear view mirrors
Turn knob 6to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.Move knob 6in all four directions to
adjust.When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 6to
position A.
REAR WINDOWS
To partially open the rear windows, tilt the lever and push it fully to lockthe windows in the open position.
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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the autoadaptive pro- gramme, two special programmes
are available. The indicator light cor-responding to the programme selec-ted lights up on the instrument panel. Sport programme Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
S button.
The gearbox automatically favoursdynamic driving. Snow programme This programme makes starting easier
and offers smooth driving in conditions
when traction is poor.  Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving onslippery roads.
Note : You can return to the autoadaptive
programme at any time.
 Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is indi- cated by the alternate flashing of thesport and snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In such a case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked
in 3rd gear). You may feel a substan-tial knock when reverse is selectedfrom position
Por N(this does not
damage the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), if regulations permit this.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
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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 autoadaptive pro- gramme, two special programmes
are available. The indicator light cor-responding to the programme selec-ted lights up on the instrument panel. Sport programme Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
S button.
The gearbox automatically favoursdynamic driving. Snow programme This programme makes starting easier
and offers smooth driving in conditions
when traction is poor.  Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving onslippery roads.
Note : You can return to the autoadaptive
programme at any time.
 Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is indi- cated by the alternate flashing of thesport and snow lights on the instru-ment panel. In such a case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked
in 3rd gear). You may feel a substan-tial knock when reverse is selectedfrom position
Por N(this does not
damage the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), if regulations permit this.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
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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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THE HANDBRAKE
To apply When parking on a slope, turn the wheels towards the kerb and applythe handbrake.
To release Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake and movethe vehicle.
Disarming the ESP/ASR systems In certain exceptional conditions
(vehicle stuck in mud or snow, or onloose ground...), it could prove useful
to disarm the ASR and ESP systemsto make the wheels spin and regaingrip. 
Press the switch "ESP OFF", sit-
uated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on, accompanied by themessage '' ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multi-function display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine orthe brakes. They engage again: automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switchagain. The ASR/ESP systemsoffer increased safety dur-ing normal driving, butshould not incite the driver
to take risks or to drive at highspeed. The operation of these systems is assured on condition that therecommendations of the manufac-turer regarding the wheels (tyresand wheel rims), the braking com-ponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly andrepair procedures within thePEUGEOT network are respected. After an accident or impact, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. If there is a variation between the tra- jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESPsystem automatically acts on theengine and the brake of one or morewheels, in order to put the vehicleback on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems
The warning light flashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.

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CHANGING A BULB
1 - Dipped beam headlamps
2 - Main beam headlamps
Two bulbs
(H7-55 W).
Ð Remove the red plastic cover.
Ð Press the tab and remove the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb.
Ð Disconnect the connector.
Ð Press the end of the securing clip to remove it. Change the bulb.
Ð When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned correctly and that the securing clip is corrrectly fixed.
Ð Reconnect the connector.
Ð Replace the protective cover.
3 - Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the socket using the lever and remove it. Change the bulb.
4 - Direction indicators (PY 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb. Notes: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the left-hand bulbs, remove the battery protective cover. Direction indicator repeater
(WY 5 W)
Ð Pull the rear section of the trans-
parent cover and release the
assembly.
Ð Turn the connector a quarter turn and remove it.
Ð Change the bulb.
Amber bulbs must be replaced by bulbs of iden-tical specification and
colour.
In certain climatic conditions (lowtemperatures, humidity), the
presence of condensation onthe inside of the headlampglass is normal ; it disappears a
few minutes after the lights switchon.

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The electrical system of your vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted canhave damaging effects on theoperation of your vehicle; theelectronic control circuits, theaudio circuit and the batterycharging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying malfunctions resulting fromthe installation of accessories notsupplied and not recommendedby PEUGEOT and not installed inaccordance with its instructions, inparticular where the equipment inquestion consumes more than
10 milliamperes.
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Engine compartment fuses Fuse box
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.
Fuse N¡ Rating Functions
1* 10 A
Reversing lights - Double injection relay - Engine oil
temperature - Oil level - Air conditioning compressor.
2* 15 AFuel pump - Canister solenoid valve.
3* 10 A Control unit.
4* 10 A Engine control unit and automatic gearbox.
5 10 A Particulate Emission Filter control unit.
6 15 A Front fog lamps.
7 20 A Headlamp wash.
8* 20 A Direct petrol injection engine control unit - Clutch pedal.
9* 15 A Left-hand dipped beam.
10* 15 A Right-hand dipped beam.