PEUGEOT 406 Coupe User manual

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Pages
Seats 92 - 100
Steering wheel controls 102 - 104
Instrument dials 105 - 113
Heating, air conditioning 48 - 51
Mirrors 119 - 120
Pages
Checks 26 - 31
Changing a bulb 35 - 36
Access 89 - 91
Fuel filler flap 91
Changing a wheel 32 - 34
Each model may only be fitted with some of the equipment shown, according to its specification and the technical
requirements in the country of first registration of the vehicle.
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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 -Electronic stability control
switch (ASR/ESP).
17 -Headlamp height
adjustment.
18 -Fuse box.
19 -Steering wheel adjustment.
20 -Cruise control.
21 -Rear ashtray.
22 -Cup-holder.
23 -Handbrake.
24 -Heated seat switches.
Coin storage.
Passenger air bag
disarming switch.
Alarm button.
25 -Lighter.
26 -Rear footwell heating vent.
27 -Front ashtray.
28 -Gear lever.
29 -Radio.
30 -Heating/air conditioning
controls.
31 -Multifunction 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 air bag.
6 - Windscreen demisting
vents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/
ventilation vents and air flow
regulation.
8 - Hazard warning lights
switch.
9 - Lights and direction
indicators stalk.
10 - Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's air bag.
Horn.

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 doors, the keys allow
you to lock, deadlock and unlock
the doors and the boot, as well as
fold back the exterior mirrors.
If one of the front doors or the
boot is open, it is impossible to
operate the central locking; an
audible signal indicates this when
locking by remote control.
The remote control performs
the same functions at a dis-
tance.
The remote control key
Locking
Press button Ato lock 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 locking, automati-
cally closes the windows.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the internal
and external door locking con-
trols inoperative.
Press button Ato deadlock the
vehicle.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
Note: Along press on button A,
in addition to deadlocking, auto-
matically closes the windows.
Asecond 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.
Unlocking
Press button Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing
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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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 the second notch.
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 the stop
position before restarting.
Never race a cold
engine.
Never run the engine in
a confined space.
Do not make any modifications to
the steering lock.
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.
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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
switching 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
adjustment.
B-Seat cushion angle
adjustment.
C-Seat height adjustment
D-Seat back angle adjustment.
M - Memorises the settings.
Switch on the ignition and
adjust the seat and the mirrors.
Press button "M" and button
"1" for the first driving position,
or "M" and "2" for the second
driving position.
1 - Recalls the first memorised
position.
2 - Recalls the second
memorised position.
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THE 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 passenger
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 deactivated"
on the multifunction 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 disarm-
ing switch:
–disarm the air
bag if you
install a rear-
facing child
seat.
–arm the air
bag for an
adult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a
disarming 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.
COURTESY LIGHT
Permanently lit, with the
key in the accessories
position or with the igni-
tion on.
Permanently off.
Lights when the key is
removed from the igni-
tion or when one of the
doors is opened.
MAP READING LIGHTS
With the ignition switched on or
the key in the accessories posi-
tion, operate the relevant switch.
SUNROOF
•To tilt
Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the switch
until the sunroof is completely
closed.
•To open
Press part Bof the switch. To
close, press part Aof the switch
until the sunroof is completely
closed.
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1-Driver's electric window.
2-Passenger's electric window.
Manual operation: Press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as
soon as the switch is released.
Automatic operation: Press or pull the switch firmly. One touch com-
pletely opens or closes the window.
Safety auto-reverse: when the driver's window is closing and meets an
obstacle, it stops and lowers again.
Turn knob 6to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust.
Fold-back electric mirrors
With the ignition on, turn knob 6to position A.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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N° Symbol Function
1Temperature
adjustment.
2Automatic
visibility programme.
3Automatic
comfort programme.
4Demisting
the rear screen.
5Setting the air
distribution.
6Air conditioning
switch.
7Air flow
adjustment.
8Air 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
automatically.
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
automatically.
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 pressing
switch Cwith the selector lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch Cagain or move
the gear lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre 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 25 mph
(40 km/h) or 37 mph (60 km/h), depending on the engine, with at least 4th
gear engaged (2nd gear for the automatic gearbox).
Operation
☞Place knob 1in the ON position.
Aspeed 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 2or 3. The speed is
memorised and will be maintained automatically.
Note: it is possible to accelerate temporarily without deactivating 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. Do not use the cruise
control on slippery roads
or in heavy traffic.
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Modifying a memorised
speed
To memorise a speed greater
than the previous one:
☞press button 3;
☞release it when you have
reached the required 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 outside 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.
Afiller 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).
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the catch and raise
the bonnet.
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle: Pull the handle.
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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 service indicator informs you when each service is due; the point at which it is due is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset (see corresponding section).
Lighting of the service spanner indicates that the service is overdue*:
– either in terms of distance (over 20,000 miles [30 000 km] for petrol engines or 12,000 miles [20 000 km] for Diesel
engines),
– or in terms of duration (over two years)
Note: if the battery is disconnected, only the distance will be taken into account.
The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly: topping up of the
oil between oil changes is normal.
It is for this reason that the PEUGEOT network invites you to an intermediate visit between regular services.
The date of this service 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.
APEUGEOT dealer will carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil, coolant, screenwash up
to 2 litres).
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 RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
* Whichever comes first.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36,000/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The passenger compartment 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 degrees Celsius.
•Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 degrees Celsius.
•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 ser-
vice 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.
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 and 2.2 litre 16V Petrol 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.
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)

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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 5W40 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) 120,000 (200 000) 132,000 (220 000) 144,000 (240 000)
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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