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  • Page 2: Product View

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 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...
  • Page 3 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 30-06-2003...
  • Page 4 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 12 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk. 24 - Heated seat switches. 1 - Speaker (tweeter) location. Trip computer stalk. Coin storage. 2 - Window demisting vent. Passenger air bag 13 - Radio remote control stalk.

  • Page 5: The Keys

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE The remote control key Unlocking Press button B to unlock the vehi- Locking cle. This is confirmed by rapid flashing Press button A to lock the vehicle. of the direction indicators. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 6: Starting

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE Steering lock Never race cold engine. Before starting, unlock the steer- Never run the engine in ing if necessary, by gently turning a confined space. the steering wheel at the same time as you turn the key.
  • Page 7 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE STEERING WHEEL STALKS Front and rear fog lamps (ring B) WINDSCREEN WIPERS LIGHTS Turn the ring forwards to switch Front and rear lights (ring A) on and backwards to switch off. The status is shown by the indi-...

  • Page 8: The Seats

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE THE SEATS Electric front seats - Forwards-backwards adjustment. - Seat cushion angle adjustment. - Seat height adjustment - Seat back angle adjustment. M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and adjust the seat and the mirrors.
  • Page 9 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE Precautions regarding the SIDE AIR BAGS passenger air bag These are incorporated into the For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- front seat back, on the door side. ing switch: They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collision occurs.
  • Page 10 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE COURTESY LIGHT Permanently lit, with the key in the accessories position or with the igni- tion on. STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT Permanently off. AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Pull handle A to unlock the steering wheel. SUNROOF...
  • Page 11 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE ELECTRIC WINDOWS 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.
  • Page 12 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING N° Symbol Function Temperature adjustment. Automatic visibility programme. Automatic comfort programme. Demisting the rear screen. Setting the air distribution. Air conditioning switch. Air flow adjustment. Air intake control. 30-06-2003...
  • Page 13 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX 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, 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal; the vehicle moves off automatically.
  • Page 14 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 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).
  • Page 15 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 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.
  • Page 16 (15 000 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for direct injection diesel engines. A PEUGEOT dealer will carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil, coolant, screenwash up to 2 litres).
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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. 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...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 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 MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000) 1st service at 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 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 MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000)
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE A AND C SERVICE LEVELS AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT Level Operations Description of operation 1st service Intermediate - Engine oil DRAIN/REFILL - Bleed fuel filter (diesel) - Oil filter - Fuel filter* (petrol) REPLACE - Fuel filter element (diesel)
  • Page 22 TRADE NAMES OF RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE P E T R O L D I E S E L D I E S E L P E T R O L (1) Minimum quality standard: Petrol engines ACEA A3 and API SH/SJ; Diesel engines: ACEA B3 and API CF/CD ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Européens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Recommendations for approved lubricants The oils which appear in the table oppo- site are suitable for most purposes. The diagram opposite states the optimum range of viscosity depend- ing on the temperatures at which the oils are to be used.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 3 - Windscreen headlamp* 6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. wash reservoir. 7 - Engine oil filler cap. 1 - Power steering reservoir. 4 - Battery. 8 - Dipstick.
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 2.2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 3 - Windscreen headlamp* 6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. wash reservoir. 7 - Engine oil filler cap. 1 - Power steering reservoir. 4 - Battery. 8 - Dipstick.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 3 litre 24 valve V6 petrol 3 - Windscreen headlamp* 6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. injection engine wash reservoir. 7 - Engine oil filler cap. 1 - Power steering reservoir. 4 - Battery.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 2.2 litre 16V turbo diesel HDI 3 - Windscreen headlamp* 6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. engine wash reservoir. 7 - Engine oil filler cap. 1 - Power steering reservoir. 4 - Battery. 8 - Dipstick.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHECKING THE LEVELS Brakes and clutch level: To avoid any risk of burns, slacken the cap to the first notch to release – The level should always Oil level the pressure. When the pressure has...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHECKS Oil filter Only use products recom- mended by PEUGEOT. Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sched- To ensure best perfor- Battery ule. mance from compo- nents as important as the power...
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHANGING A WHEEL Tools Removal 1 - Wheel brace. – Park the vehicle on level, stable Access to the spare wheel and and non-slippery ground. jack 2 - Centralising tool. – Apply the handbrake, engage first...
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE For your safety, always change the wheel: – on level, stable, non-slippery ground, – with the handbrake applied, – with first reverse gear engaged (position P for the automatic gearbox). – never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack (use a ramp).
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Special features of alloy Fitting the spare wheel Anti-theft bolts* wheels If your wheels are fitted with an anti- If your vehicle is fitted with a steel theft bolt (one per wheel), the chrome spare wheel, when fitting it, it is...
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHANGING A BULB Direction indicator repeater (WY 5 W) 1 - Dipped beam headlamps – Pull the rear section of the trans- 2 - Main beam headlamps parent cover and release the assembly. Two bulbs (H7-55 W).
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Rear lights Number plate lights (W 5 W) 1 - Direction indicators (P 21 W). Remove the translucent protector. 2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W). Change the faulty bulb. 3 - Brake lights/Side lights (P 21/5 W).

  • Page 35: Changing A Fuse

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers A attached to the box.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Fascia panel fuse box Fuse N° Rating Functions shunt Central air bag. Ventilation controls. 10 A Instrument panel. Ignition +ve signal for Built-in Systems Interface. – Not used. 10 A Steering wheel controls. 15 A Alarm siren.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Fuse N° Rating Functions 10 A Rear fog lamps. 10 A Rear right and front left side light. 10 A Rear left and front right side light. 10 A Lighting for glove box- Map reading light - Courtesy mirror - Front and rear courtesy lights - Lighting for electric window control pad and electrochrome rear view mirror.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Engine compartment fuses The electrical system of your vehicle is designed Fuse box to operate with standard To access the fuse box in the engine or optional equipment. compartment (beside the battery), Before installing other electrical unclip the cover.
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Fuse N° Rating Functions 10 A Left-hand main beam. 10 A Right-hand main beam. 15 A Horn. 10 A Front screenwash pump. 30 A Ignition coil - Windscreen wiper - Oxygen sensor - Oil pressure - Injection system.
  • Page 40 – After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. If slight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a PEUGEOT dealer. 30-06-2003...
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE FITTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT B1 : (+ve) Rear right loud-speaker and tweeter. Your vehicle is equipped with certain B2 : (–ve) Rear right loud-speaker factory-fitted audio equipment: and tweeter. – roof aerial, B3 : (+ve) Front right loud-speaker –...
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must be obeyed: – gear lever in position N, – tow vehicle less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi- mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE TOWING A TRAILER, Driving advice Tyres: Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, CARAVAN, BOAT etc. Distribution of loads: Distribute the observing the recommended pres- load in the trailer so that the heaviest Only use original PEUGEOT tow sures.
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE BOOT LUGGAGE CARRIER* A boot luggage carrier is available from your PEUGEOT dealer. This equipment is not compatible with the fitting of a rear spoiler. When it is used, take care not to conceal the third brake light.
  • Page 45 406 COUPE ACCESSORIES For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer. These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and safety, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
  • Page 46 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 30-06-2003...
  • Page 47 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL VENTILATION 1 - Windscreen de-icing or demisting vents. 2 - Front window de-icing or demisting vents. 3 - Side vents. 4 - Central vents. 5 - Air outlet to the front passengers' feet. 6 - Air outlet to the rear passengers' feet.
  • Page 48 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 2 - Automatic comfort programme Press the "AUTO" button. The sys- tem automatically adjusts the tem- perature to that selected, by starting the air conditioning if necessary. It also manages the air flow and intake, to ensure sufficient air circu- lation inside the vehicle.
  • Page 49 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 4 - Setting the Manual operation 7 - Air intake air distribution This button You may, if you wish, make a differ- Successive presses on the pressed for recircula- ent choice from that offered by the top or bottom part of this tion of the interior air.

  • Page 50: Audio Rm2 View

    YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUDIO RM2 Stalk movement Function Press (behind) Increase volume. Press (behind) Decrease volume. 1 + 2 Simultaneous press Cutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound by pressing any button. Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) - Selection of the following track (CD).
  • Page 51 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Button Function ON/VOL Radio On/Off. Volume adjustment. Radio selection. Selection of FM1, FM2, FMast and AM wavebands. Press for more than 2 seconds: automatic storing of stations in the memory (autostore). Cassette selection. Reversal of the direction of play of the cassette.
  • Page 52 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL GENERAL FUNCTIONS On/off With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press button A to switch the set on or off. The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ignition being switched on.
  • Page 53 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Adjusting the bass When "BASS" is displayed, press button H or I to vary the setting. – "BASS –9" for a minimum bass setting, – "BASS 0" for a normal setting, – "BASS +9" for a maximum bass setting.
  • Page 54 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL RADIO Notes on radio reception Your radio is subject to phenomena which do not affect domestic radio sets. Both MW/LW and FM reception are subject to various forms of interference. This is no reflection on the quality of the equipment, but is due to the nature of the signals and the way in which they are transmitted.
  • Page 55 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Manual station search Press the "MAN" button. Briefly press button K or M to increase or decrease the frequency displayed. By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency.
  • Page 56 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Using the RDS (Radio Data System) function on FM Radio Data System allows you to continue listening to the same station, whatever frequency it is using for the region you are going through. Briefly press the "RDS" button to switch the function on or off.
  • Page 57 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Regional following mode When they are part of a network, certain stations broadcast regional programmes in the various areas they serve. With regional following mode you can keep listening to the same programme. Press the "RDS" button for more than two seconds to switch the function on or off.
  • Page 58 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CASSETTE Selecting cassette mode When a cassette is inserted, the cassette player will start automatically. If a cassette is already inserted, press button C. Ejecting the cassette Press button E to eject the cassette from the player.
  • Page 59 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CD CHANGER Selecting CD changer mode Press button D. Selecting a disc Press one of the buttons 1 to 6 to select the corresponding disc. Selecting a track Press button K to select the following track.
  • Page 60 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUDIO RD3 Stalk movement Function Press (behind) Increase volume. Press (behind) Decrease volume. 1 + 2 - Simultaneous press Cutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound by pressing any button. Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) - Selection of the following track (CD).
  • Page 61 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Button Function ON/VOL Radio On/Off. Volume adjustment. Radio selection. Selection of FM1, FM2, FMast and AM wavebands. Press for more than 2 seconds: automatic storing of stations in the memory (autostore). CD selection. Press for more than 2 seconds: shuffle.
  • Page 62 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL GENERAL FUNCTIONS On/off With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press button A to switch the set on or off. The set can operate for 30 minutes without the vehicle ignition being switched on.
  • Page 63 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Adjusting the bass When "BASS" is displayed, press button H or I to vary the setting. – "BASS –9" for a minimum bass setting, – "BASS 0" for a normal setting, – "BASS +9" for a maximum bass setting.
  • Page 64 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL RADIO Notes on radio reception Your radio is subject to phenomena which do not affect domestic radio sets. Both MW/LW and FM reception are subject to various forms of interference. This is no reflection on the quality of the equipment, but is due to the nature of the signals and the way in which they are transmitted.
  • Page 65 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Manual station search Press the "MAN" button. Briefly press button K or M to increase or decrease the frequency displayed. By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continu- ous scrolling of the frequency.
  • Page 66 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Using the RDS (Radio Data System) function on FM Radio Data System allows you to continue listening to the same station, whatever frequency it is using for the region you are going through. Briefly press the "RDS" button to switch the function on or off.
  • Page 67 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL PTY function This allows you to listen to stations broadcasting a specific type of programme (news, culture, sport, rock etc.). With FM selected, press the "TA" button for two seconds to switch this function on or off.
  • Page 68 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL COMPACT DISC Selecting CD mode After inserting a disc, with the printed surface upwards, the player starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press button C. Ejecting a disc Press button E to eject the disc from the player.
  • Page 69 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CD CHANGER Selecting CD changer mode Press button D. Selecting a disc Press buttons 1 to 6 to select the corresponding disc. Selecting a track Press button K to select the following track. Press button M to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.
  • Page 70 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CD CHANGER (RM2 and RD3) This is located inside the boot on the left hand side. It holds up to 6 discs. To insert a disc into the changer: – open sliding panel A, – press button B to eject the cartridge C, –...
  • Page 71 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUDIO SYSTEM (RM2 and RD3) Presentation Your 406 Coupé is fitted with a JBL Audio Hi-Fi system, designed specifically for the vehicle's passenger compartment. At the heart of the system, a 320 Watt multifunction amplifier (1), located in the boot, independently controls 10 high acoustic definition speakers.
  • Page 72 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION The remote control SYSTEM There is a storage compartment for the remote control in front of the ashtray. Introduction Pointing the remote control at the screen enables the information contained in the various menus to be selected.
  • Page 73 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL The display When the menus are used, the functions which appear at During guidance, the screen displays different information the bottom of the screen are presented in various ways: depending on the manoeuvres to be carried out: Function selected.
  • Page 74 This contains all the mapping data. It must be inserted with the printed face upwards. Only use CD ROMs approved by PEUGEOT. This is located in the boot on the right hand side. The use of copied CDs can cause mal- functions.
  • Page 75 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Main menu The "Navigation/guidance" menu offers the following options: Switch on the ignition. – entering of the address of a new destination, Press the "Menu" button to access the main menu. – selection of a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available...
  • Page 76 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Entering a new destination The last town entered is displayed. Enter the name of the street. Select the "Validate" function then press the "VAL" button. To enter the name of another town, select each letter using the direction arrows then confirm ("VAL"...
  • Page 77 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL The complete destination is displayed. Select the "Validate" Select a criterion from the list offered then confirm ("VAL" function then press the "VAL" button. button). When the criterion of your choice is selected, select the "Validate" function then press the "VAL" button.
  • Page 78 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Selecting a service The address of the required service is displayed. The last address entered is displayed. An indication on the right-hand side of the screen (e.g. There are 3 options for defining the location in which you...
  • Page 79 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Storing an address in a directory Selecting a stored destination When a new address is entered, you can store it by selecting the "Store" function. Using the direction arrows, select the directory in which the address you are looking for is stored, then press the "VAL"...
  • Page 80 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Display configuration Navigation options From the general menu, the "Configure display" menu From the "Navigation/guidance" menu, the "Navigation gives access to the following parameters: options" menu offers the following options: – Adjustment of the brightness and the video display.
  • Page 81 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Guidance tools Access to the "Guidance tools" menu is by pressing the "VAL" button during guidance. It enables: – the current guidance criterion to be changed, – the programmed destination to be displayed or changed, –...
  • Page 82 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL THE KEYS Note: avoid handling the button of your remote control when out of The keys allow you to switch on the range of your vehicle. You run the ignition and to independently operate risk of stopping it from working. It...
  • Page 83 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 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.
  • Page 84 When purchasing a second-hand vehicle: – ensure that you are given the confidential card; – have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.
  • Page 85 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Setting Disarming Switch the ignition off and get out of Unlock the vehicle using the remote the vehicle. control key (the direction indicators Set the alarm within five minutes fol- flash for two seconds and the red lowing your exit from the vehicle by light on the switch goes out).
  • Page 86 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL To set the alarm to external To disarm external type protection only protection only If you want to leave a window partially see "Disarming" section. open, or a pet inside the vehicle, you Note: if you wish to charge or...
  • Page 87 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL To make opening of the door easier, the window automatically lowers by a few centimetres. It rises and automatically adjusts itself on closing the door to ensure perfect sealing. Before carrying out any work which involves disconnection...
  • Page 88 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time. In the event of contact when operating the sunroof, you must reverse the movement of the sunroof. To do this, press the switch concerned.
  • Page 89 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL BOOT FILLING WITH FUEL OPENING THE BONNET Simultaneous locking or unlocking Fill with fuel with the engine switched From inside: pull the handle on the of the boot and the doors off. left-hand side under the fascia.
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  • Page 91 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL SEATS 6 - Head restraint height and 7 - Lumbar adjustment angle adjustment To obtain better back support, Manual adjustment turn the knob. of the front seats Adjustment is correct when the Passenger seat top of the head restraint is level 1 - Forwards-backwards with the top of the head.
  • Page 92 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Electrical adjustment of the front seats A - Forwards-backwards adjustment Push the switch forwards or backwards to slide the seat. B - Adjusting the seat cushion angle Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
  • Page 93 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Recalling a memorised position • Door open and ignition off Within ten minutes of switching off the ignition and opening the door, a short press on button 1 or 2 recalls the memorised position of the seat, then of the exterior mirrors.
  • Page 94 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL REAR SEATS To fold down the seat back Ski flap The release controls are situated in Rear seat with fold-down Lower the arm rest to access the ski the boot. flap. backs Pull the control corresponding to the...
  • Page 95 The chest section of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's shoulder without touching the neck. PEUGEOT recommends that you use a booster seat with a back, fitted with a seat belt guide.
  • Page 96 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY PEUGEOT In addition to the ISOFIX child seats, PEUGEOT offers a complete range of child seats which are secured using the seat belt: These child seats have been assessed in impact conditions in PEUGEOT vehicles and guarantee optimum safety for your...
  • Page 97 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Never leave one or more children alone and unsuper- vised in a vehicle. Never leave a child or an ani- mal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun and has the windows closed.
  • Page 98 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEATS In accordance with European regulations (Directive 2000/3), the table below indicates the extent to which each seat in your vehicle may be fitted with a child seat which is secured using the seat belt and is universally approved (seat which can be...
  • Page 99 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Pre-tensioning and force-limiting To be effective, a seat front seat belts belt must be tightened as close to the body as pos- Safety in the event of a frontal impact sible. has been improved by the introduc-...
  • Page 100 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Dipped/main beam change Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp (2nd for- Pull the stalk towards you. wards turn of the ring) Note: with the ignition off, if the driver's door is open, a buzzer Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp sounds if you have left your lights on.
  • Page 101 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON Operating check If the brightness sensor does not function correctly, the system acti- OF THE LIGHTS vates the function (the lights come Activation Side lights and dipped beam head- on). The driver is alerted by the...
  • Page 102 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Operation Do not cover the rain In position 1 or 2, when the vehicle detector located on the stops, the windscreen wiper changes windscreen behind the to a lower wiping speed, then interior mirror. resumes its initial speed when the When using an automatic car vehicle starts again.

  • Page 103: Nstrument Panel Dials

    YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 17 - Low coolant level warning light. 18 - Coolant temperature indicator. 19 - Trip recorder zero reset button. 20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light. 21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light (according to version).
  • Page 104 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 17 - Coolant temperature indicator. 18 - Trip recorder zero reset button. 19 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light. 20 - Seat belt not fastened warning light (according to version). 21 - Air bags warning light.
  • Page 105 Some warning lights may be linked to buzzers and a message on the multi-function display. Do not ignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly as possible. Stop immediately. If the Central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are driving, stop Allow the engine to cool before top- your vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.
  • Page 106 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL ASR/ESP Electronic Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force Stability Programme distribution warning light. indicator light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. This comes on for a few It indicates either: seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 107 There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrol engine only). Air bag warning light Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni- tion is switched on.
  • Page 108 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Seat belt not fastened warning light* With the engine running, the indicator light comes on when the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Door open warning light Coolant temperature When the engine is running, indicator...
  • Page 109 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 Trip recorder Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is...
  • Page 110 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL SERVICE INDICATOR The distance remaining before the The service is overdue*. next service is less than 1 000 km. This is a visual reminder of when the Each time the ignition is switched on next service is due. This service is to...
  • Page 111 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Note: the service spanner may also be lit if the two-year interval has beed exceeded (see "PEUGEOT Servicing" section). Resetting the service indicator Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service. However, if you carry out the service...
  • Page 112 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL This enables the following information to be displayed: Display B – the time, – the date, – the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice), – the radio displays, –...
  • Page 113 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Display C This enables the following information to be displayed: – the time, – the date, – the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice), – the radio displays, –...
  • Page 114 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL TRIP COMPUTER Pressing the button on the end of the wash/wipe stalk enables the following data to be displayed: Display B Display C – the range – the current consumption and the range, – the distance travelled –...
  • Page 115 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Range Average consumption Distance travelled The display shows the distance that This is the ratio between the amount This shows the distance travelled can still be covered with the fuel of fuel consumed and the distance since the computer was last reset to remaining in the tank.
  • Page 116 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL ELECTRIC WINDOWS Following reconnection of the bat- tery, in the event of a malfunction, you must reinitialise the driver's elec- 1 - Driver's electric window switch. tric window: You have two options: – it is essential to close the doors, –...
  • Page 117 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL The outside of the mirror on the driver's side is con- vex (area at edge defined by dotted line) in order to eliminate the 'blind spot'. Objects observed in the driver's and passenger's mirrors are in reality closer than they appear.
  • Page 118 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Manual interior mirror The interior mirror has two positions: – day (normal), – night (anti-dazzle). To change from one to the other, push or pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Automatic day/night interior mirror This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
  • Page 119 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Depending on the load in your vehi- Press the button, the direction indi- cle, adjusting the beam of the head- cators flash. When the vehicle is stationary, lamps is recommended as follows.
  • Page 120 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED COURTESY MIRROR With the ignition on, the mirror is COURTESY LIGHTS automatically lit up when the flap is opened. 1 - Front courtesy light 2 - Rear courtesy light Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.
  • Page 121 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a CENTRE CONSOLE first aid kit. Front ashtray The catch on the lid is designed to Press the cover to open the ashtray. withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) on To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
  • Page 122 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automatic gearbox offers 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 one of the positions.
  • Page 123 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE Moving Off Automatic Operation When the engine is idling Automatic changing of the four With the engine running, to move off with position R, D, 3, 2 or gears: from position P: 1 selected and the brakes Move the selector lever to position D.
  • Page 124 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE Sport and Snow programmes Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is indi- In addition to the autoadaptive pro- cated by the alternate flashing of the gramme, two special programmes sport and snow lights on the instru- are available.
  • Page 125 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE Note: It is possible to accelerate and drive THE ABS ANTI-LOCK momentarily at a speed greater than the BRAKING memorised speed. When the accelerator SYSTEM pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the memorised speed.
  • Page 126 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) Disarming the ESP/ASR systems The ASR/ESP systems AND DYNAMIC STABILITY offer increased safety dur- In certain exceptional conditions CONTROL (ESP) ing normal driving, but (vehicle stuck in mud or snow, or on should not incite the driver loose ground...), it could prove useful...
  • Page 127 "Air fault" Note: the gas escaping from the air multi-function display, contact a Never place your feet or any object bags can be a minor irritant. PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys- on the fascia. tem checked. 30-06-2003...
  • Page 128 "Air bag fault" With the ignition switched off, on the multi-function dis- insert the key into the passenger play, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to air bag disarming switch 1, turn it have the system checked. "OFF" position,...
  • Page 129 • Do not leave anything between the occupants of the front seats and the air bags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants. • All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT network.
  • Page 130 "Air bag fault" With the ignition switched off, on the multi-function dis- insert the key into the passenger play, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to air bag disarming switch 1, turn it have the system checked. "OFF" position,...
  • Page 131 • Do not leave anything between the occupants of the front seats and the air bags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants. • All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT network.

  • Page 132: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA PETROL ENGINES MODELS: Model codes 8CRFR 8C3FZ 8CXFX ENGINES 2 Litre 16V 2.2 litre 16V 3 litre 24V V6 Injection Capacity (cm 1 997 2 230 2 946 Bore x stroke 85 x 88 86 x 96 87 x 82.6 Number of valves Max.
  • Page 133 TECHNICAL DATA DIESEL ENGINES MODELS: Model codes 8C4HX ENGINES Turbo Diesel 2.2 litre 16V Turbo Diesel HDI Capacity (cm 2 179 Bore x stroke 85 x 96 Number of valves Max. power: EU standard (KW) Max. power at engine speed (r.p.m) 4 000 Max.
  • Page 134 TECHNICAL DATA CONSUMPTION As per directive 99/100 in m.p.g. (litres/100 km) Engine Gearbox Model Urban Inter-urban Mixed Emission of codes driving driving driving by mass 2 litre 16V Automatic 23.0 (12.3) 43.5 (6.5) 32.8 (8.6) 206 g/km 2.2 litre 16V Manual 22.0 (12.8) 43.5 (6.5)
  • Page 135 TECHNICAL DATA Towing weights and loads (in kg) Engines 2 litre 2.2 litre 3 litre 3 litre 2.2 litre 16 valve 16 valve 24V V6 24V V6 16V HDI Gearboxes Automatic Manual Manual Automatic Manual Model codes: 8C • Kerb weight 1 400 1 370 1 458...
  • Page 136 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions (in mm) WARNING Drive carefully over kerbs, speed humps, access ramps and dirt tracks. The 406 Coupé has a reduced ground clearance. 30-06-2003...

  • Page 137: Identification Features

    – 205/55 R 16 for vehicles fitted with the 2 litre 16V petrol engine. – winter tyres engines: THE IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 406 COUPE Michelin Pilot Alpin 205/55 R 16. A. Manufacturer's plate. B. Model serial number on the bodywork. C. Serial number on the fascia.

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