PEUGEOT 406 Coupe User manual

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10 -Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's airbag.
Horn.
12 -Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
13 -Radio remote control stalk.
14 -Steering lock and ignition.
15 -Electric mirror controls.
Window controls.
16 -ASR/ESP switch.
Coin storage.
Passenger airbag disarming
switch.
Alarm button.
17 -Headlamp height adjust-
ment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 -Steering wheel adjustment.
20 -Cruise control.
21 -Rear ashtray.
22 -Cup-holder.
23 -Handbrake.
24 -Heated seat switches.
25 -Lighter.
26 -Rear footwell heating vent.
27 -Front ashtray.
28 -Gear lever.
29 -Radio.
30 -Heating/ventilation controls.
31 -Multi-function display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/
ventilation vents and air flow
regulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger airbag.
6 - Windscreen demisting vents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/
ventilation vents and air
flow regulation.
8 - Hazard warning lights
switch.
9 - Lights and direction indica-
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THE KEYS
The keys allow you to switch on
the ignition and to independently
operate the locks on the driver's
door, the fuel filler cap, the glove
box and the passenger air bag
disarming switch.
Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys
allow you to lock, deadlock or
unlock the doors and the boot, as
well as fold back the exterior mir-
rors.
If one of the front doors is open, it
is impossible to operate the cen-
tral locking. A bleep indicates this
when locking by means of the
remote control.
The remote control performs
the same functions at a dis-
tance.
The remote control key
Locking
Press button Ato lock the vehi-
cle.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
Note: a long press on button A, in
addition to locking, automatically
closes the windows and the sun-
roof.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the internal
and external and internal door
locking controls inoperative.
Press button Ato deadlock the
vehicle.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
Note : A long press on button A,
in addition to deadlocking, auto-
matically closes the windows and
the sunroof.
A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead-
locking, changes deadlocking to
normal locking. This is confirmed
by fixed lighting of the direction
indicators for approximately two
seconds, accompanied by a brief
sound of the horn.
Unlocking
Press button Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.
This is confirmed by rapid flash-
ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control sys-
tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off and
therefore prevents starting of the
vehicle by anyone who does not
have the key.
Operation
Each key has an electronic chip,
which has a special code.
When the ignition is switched on,
the key code is recognised and
starting is possible.
If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, the
vehicle will not start.
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Normal key Remote
control key
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STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories
position:
The ignition is off but the acces-
sories can be used.
2nd notch, Running position:
The ignition is on.
Starting position:
Operates the starter.
Steering lock
Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turning
the steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key.
It is advisable to press the clutch
pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engine
turns.
Starting a diesel engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Turn the key to position "M".
If the engine is warm enough, the
pre-heat indicator light does not
come on and you can start imme-
diately.
If the indicator light does come
on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter.
If the engine stalls, it is necessary
to return the key to position "S"
before restarting.
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Never race a cold
engine.
Never run the engine in
a confined space.
Do not make any modifications to
the steering lock.

Automatic wipe
In the AUTO position, the wipers
operate automatically and adjust
their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall.
STEERING WHEEL STALKS
LIGHTS
Front and rear lights (ring A)
Lights off.
Side lights.
Dipped / main
beam headlamps.
Automatic
swtiching on of
lights.
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Front and rear fog lamps
(ring B)
Turn the ring forwards to switch
on and backwards to switch off.
The status is shown by the indi-
cator light on the instrument
panel.
Front fog lamps (first
turn of the ring for-
wards).
Front and rear fog
lamps
(2nd turn
of the ring forwards).
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2Rapid wipe (heavy rain).
1Normal wipe (moderate
rain).
AUTO Automatic wipe.
0Off.
Single wipe.
Windscreen wash/wipe: pull the
stalk towards you.
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Manual front seats
1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment.
2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment.
3 - Seat height adjustment.
4 - Seat back angle adjustment.
5 - Lumbar adjustment.
6 - Seat back tilt adjustment.
Electric front seats
A-Forwards/backwards adjust-
ment.
B-Seat cushion angle adjust-
ment.
C-Seat height adjustment.
D-Seat back angle adjustment.
M - Memorises the settings.
Switch on the ignition and
adjust the seat and the mir-
rors.
Press button "M" and button
"1" for the first driving posi-
tion, or "M" and "2" for the
second driving position.
1 - Recalls the first memorised
position.
2 - Recalls the second
memorised posi-
tion.
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SEATS
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FRONT AIR BAGS
Disarming the passenger
air bag*
☞Insert the ignition key in switch
1and turn it to:
– the "ON" position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
– the "OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating
check
With the igntition switched on
(2nd notch) illumination of this
warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and the message
"Passenger air bag disarmed"
on the multi-function display indi-
cates that the passenger air bag
is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains on
throughout the disarming pro-
cess.
Precautions regarding the
passenger air bag
For a vehicle fitted with a dis-
arming switch:
- disarm the air
bag if you
install a rear-
facing child
seat.
- arm the
airbag for an
adult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a dis-
arming switch:
- do not install rear-
facing child seats on
the front passenger
seat.
Never place your feet or any
object on the fascia.
SIDE AIR BAGS
These are incorporated into the
front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently,
on the side on which the collision
occurs.
Operating
check
This is by means of the warning
light on the instrument panel.
It comes on for six seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light:
- does not come on when the
ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six
seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes then
remains on,
consult your PEUGEOT dealer.
*According to destination.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
☞Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel.
Adjust the height and depth of
the steering wheel, then lock it
by pushing handle Ain fully.
2 - COURTESY LIGHT
Off.
Lights when one of the
doors is opened.
Permanently lit, with the
key in the accessories
position or with the igni-
tion on.
3 - MAP READING LIGHTS
With the ignition switched on or
the key in the accessories posi-
tion, operate the relevant switch.
1 - SUNROOF
• To tilt
☞Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the
switch until the sunroof is com-
pletely closed.
• To open
☞Press part Bof the switch.
To close, press part Aof the
switch until the sunroof is com-
pletely closed.
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1 - Driver's electric window.
2 - Passenger's electric window.
Manual mode:
Press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic mode:
Press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window.
Safety auto-reverse:
when the driver's window is closing and meets an obstacle, it
stops and lowers again.
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Turn button 6to the right or left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the button in all four directions to adjust.
Fold-back electric mirros
With the ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
ELECTRIC MIRRORS
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
N° Symbol Function
1 Temperature
adjustment.
2 Automatic
visibility programme.
3 Automatic comfort
programme.
4 Demisting the rear
screen.
5 Setting the air
distribution.
6 Air conditioning
switch.
7 Air flow
adjustment.
8 Air intake
control.
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Starting
With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P:
☞press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
☞select the required position (R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
You can also start from position N:
☞release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
select the required position (R, D, 3, 2or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral automatic operation,
enhanced by a sport programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate
☞ Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
Park: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine, with the handbrake on or off.
Reverse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
Neutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
Drive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (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 driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1 - for tackling steep gradients
(selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox
(2 litre engine).
Selection of first gear is by press-
ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first
gear, press switch C
again or move the gear
lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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V6 engine
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CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control makes it possible to maintain a steady speed programmed
by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and without the driver
having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals.
In order to be memorised, the vehicle speed must be greater than approx-
imately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Operation
☞Place knob 1inthe ON position.
A speed can now be memorised.
☞Place knob 1in the OFF position to deactivate the system.
Memorising a speed
When you reach the required speed, press button 2 or 3. The speed is
memorised and will be maintained automatically.
Note: it is possible to accelerate temporarily without disarming the cruise
control.
Deactivating the memorised speed
If you wish to deactivate the memorised speed:
☞press button 4or the brake or clutch pedal.
Recalling the memorised speed
Following deactivation, press button 4. Your vehicle resumes
the last memorised speed.
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Do not use the control
control on slippery roads
or in heavy traffic.
Modifying a memorised
speed
To memorise a speed greater
than the previous one:
☞press button 3;
☞release it when you have
reached the chosen speed.
To memorise a speed lower than
the previous one:
☞press button 2;
☞release it when you have
reached the required speed.
Switching off the cruise
control
☞Place knob 1in the OFF posi-
tion or switch off the ignition.
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on
the floor to the right of the driver's
seat.
To close: from outside the vehi-
cle, push back the flap and check
that it is secured correctly.
Filling with fuel
Switch off the engine.
A filler cap hook is provided.
Alabel on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which
are not.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 15.4 gallons (70 litres).
Low fuel level warning light
From the time this light comes on, the range remaining is
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the handle.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the catch and raise
the bonnet.
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.
• For petrol engines: every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or every two years.
• For direct injection diesel engines: every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every two years.
The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil must be checked regularly: topping up of the oil
between two oil changes is normal.
It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of mind, that your Peugeot dealer will carry out a levels check and
top-up midway between two routine services, at the time or distance intervals specified.
This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within
the PEUGEOT network.
At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a Peugeot safety check, for a nominal fee.
A Peugeot professional will carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant
and screen wash).
The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10,000
miles ( 15 000 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for direct injection diesel engines.
If the oil level is too low there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every
2,000 miles (3 000 km) or 3,000 miles (5 000 km), depending on the conditions of use.
The extended service intervals have been made possible by technical modifications to the vehicles and lubricants: THUS
IT IS ESSENTIALTO ONLY USE ENGINE LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The air bags and the pretensioning seat belts must be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt: consult your Peugeot dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use
If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions:
• Continuous door-to-door use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures.
or for long stays in the following conditions:
• Hot countries with temperatures often above 30°C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15°C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations,
it is necessary to follow an "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which includes special operations and shorter
service intervals:
• Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year for petrol engine vehicles.
• Every 9,000 miles (15 000 km) or every year for Direct Injection Diesel engine vehicles.
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SERVICE LEVELS
Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, based upon the engine type.
The servicing cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service A and C, intermediate visits, and a few additional operations
depending on your vehicle; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 406 Coupé.
Level B service is designed for less recent vehicles.
When the first service is carried out and at each subsequent service, your dealer will advise you of the type and
content of the next service due.
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These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy
oil or synthetic oil may also be used.
* Whichever comes first. Intermediate visit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 COUPE PETROL ENGINE
2 litre 16V Petrol Engine: Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)
80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
1st service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit from
the warranty.
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80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil
or synthetic oil may also be used.
* Whichever comes first. Intermediate visit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 COUPE PETROL ENGINE
V6 24V Petrol injection Engine: Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at 6,000 miles
(10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
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These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic oil.
Warning: only use 5W 40 oil.
*Whichever comes first. Intermediate visit.
MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,000 (80 000)
60,000 (100 000) 72,000 (120 000) 84,000 (140 000) 96,000 (160 000) 108,000 (180 000)
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 COUPE TURBO DIESEL HDI ENGINE
2.2 litre 16V Turbo Diesel HDI engine: service every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty
+ maintenance of particulate
emission filter
+ maintenance of particulate
emission filter
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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter 
- Fuel filter(Petrol) 
- Fuel filter element (diesel only). 
- Air filter element 
- Spark plugs (petrol only) 
- Engine oil 
- Bleed fuel filter (diesel only) 
- Engine oil (check + top-up) 
- Gearbox oil (check + top-up) 
- Battery (check + top-up) 
- Front/rear screen wash (check + top-up ) 
- Coolant (check + top-up) 
- Brake fluid (check + top-up) 
- Power steering fluid (check + top-up according to specification) 
- Operation of lights and indicators 
- Condition of glass, headlamp & light lenses and mirrors 
- Horn 
- Windscreen washer jets 
- Condition of wiper blades 
- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts 
- Handbrake 
- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers) 
- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters 
- Brake pads  o
- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings 
- Shock absorbers 
- Rear drum brake lining wear 
- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel) 
- Emission control check according to current legislation (petrol only) 
- Smoke opacity (diesel only) 
- Pollen filter (according to specification)  o
- Visual check of the whole vehicle by a Peugeot technician 
DRAIN and REFILL
REPLACE
LEVELS
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle 
SERVICE
Level
Operation Description of Operation First Service A C Intermediate
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