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Seats
Steering wheel controls
Instrument dials
Heating, air conditioning
Mirrors
Checks
Changing a bulb
Access
Fuel filler flap
Changing a wheel
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.
26-05-2003
YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
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101 - 112
114 - 116
117 - 123
54 - 59
131 - 132
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37 - 40
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  • Page 1 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE Pages Seats 101 - 112 Steering wheel controls 114 - 116 Instrument dials 117 - 123 Heating, air conditioning 54 - 59 Mirrors 131 - 132 Pages Checks 26 - 33 Changing a bulb 37 - 40...
  • Page 2 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE 26-05-2003...
  • Page 3 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE 10 - Instrument dials. 21 - Rear ashtray. 1 - Speaker (tweeter) location. 11 - Driver's air bag. 22 - Cup-holder. 2 - Window demisting vent. Horn. 23 - Handbrake. 3 - Side adjustable heating/...
  • Page 4 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE AIR CONDITIONING N° Symbol Function Temperature adjustment Demisting the rear screen Air intake control Setting the air distribution Air flow adjustment Air conditioning control 26-05-2003...
  • Page 5 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL OPENING THE BONNET FILLING WITH FUEL Opening the tailgate of the 7 seater estate from inside From inside: pull the handle on the Fill with fuel with the engine switched left-hand side under the fascia. off.
  • Page 6 It is imperative that any work on the insulated compartment, onto the LPG feed system is carried the filler opening first), out by a PEUGEOT dealer. – push the button on the pump, – once filling has stopped automati- cally, unlock the filler nozzle, –...
  • Page 7 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL OPENING THE BONNET FILLING WITH FUEL Opening the tailgate of the 7 seater estate from inside From inside: pull the handle on the Fill with fuel with the engine switched left-hand side under the fascia. off.
  • Page 8 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL SEATS Manual adjustment of the front seats 1 - Forwards-backwards adjustment Lift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards. 2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment Lift the lever to set the best angle. 3 - Driver's seat height adjustment Pull the telescopic handle forwards and pivot it up or down.
  • Page 9 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Electrical adjustment of the front seats A - Forwards-backwards adjustment Push the switch forwards or backwards to slide the seat. B - Seat cushion angle adjustment Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
  • Page 10 YOUR 406 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 11 – A child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in the rearwards facing position ted. In this position, it is essential to both in the front and in the rear. PEUGEOT recommends that children should disarm the passenger air bag. Other- travel in the "rearwards facing"...

  • Page 12: "Isofix" Mountings

    These are 2 rings locat- The ISOFIX child seat approved for ed between the seat back and seat PEUGEOT vehicles and sold by the Refer to the "Summary table for the cushion of your vehicle. installation of child seats".

  • Page 13: Automatic Air Conditioning

    YOUR 406 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 control Air flow adjustment Air intake control 26-05-2003...
  • Page 14 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 children: Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg L1 - "Britax Babysure": installed in the rear-facing position using a three-point seat belt.
  • Page 15 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Never leave one or more chil- dren alone and unsupervised 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. To protect your young children from the sun, fit blinds on the rear windows.
  • Page 16 YOUR 406 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 can be fitted with a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved (seat which can be installed in all...

  • Page 17: Seat Belts

    YOUR 406 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 Safety in the event of a frontal impact possible. has been improved by the introduction...
  • Page 18 YOUR 406 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 dri- Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp...

  • Page 19: Operating Check

    Activation of this function is accom- instrument panel. operation of the windscreen wipers. panied by an audible signal and the Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have They switch off as soon as the light message "Automatic lighting of the system checked.

  • Page 20: Windscreen Wiper Stalk

    WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK wiper will operate in downgrade Front windscreen wipers mode. 2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain) Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have Windscreen and headlamp wash 1 Normal wipe (moderate rain). the system checked. AUTO Automatic wipe Pull the windscreen wiper stalk 0 Off.
  • Page 21 YOUR 406 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 22 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 17 - Low coolant level warning light. 18 - Coolant temperature indicator. 19 - Trip recorder zero reset. 20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light. 21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light (according to version).
  • Page 23 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 17 - Low coolant level warning light. 18 - Coolant temperature indicator. 19 - Trip recorder zero reset. 20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light. 21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light (according to version).
  • Page 24 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Moving Off To move off from position P: ☞ It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock) ☞ Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2 or 1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi- cle will move off immediately.
  • Page 25 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 zero reset Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, with the engine stopped, for 10 minutes.

  • Page 26: Trip Computer

    YOUR 406 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 27 YOUR 406 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 28: Cruise Control

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control enables the vehicle to maintain a steady speed pro- grammed by the driver, regardless of the road characteristics and without the driver having to touch the accelerator or brake pedals. In order for it 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 29: Electric Windows

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Safety auto-reverse 2 - Passenger's electric window switch. When the window on the driver's side rises and meets an obstacle, 3 - Rear right electric window it stops and partially lowers switch. again. 4 - Rear left electric window switch.
  • Page 30 YOUR 406 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 31: Headlamp Adjustment

    YOUR 406 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, it is recommended that the head- cators flash. When the vehicle is stationary, lamp beam is adjusted.

  • Page 32: Courtesy Lights

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED COURTESY LIGHTS COURTESY MIRROR With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap is Off. opened. On when one of the doors is opened. Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.

  • Page 33: Centre Console

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Rear screen sun blind Pull the blind by the central tab, and then position the hooks in the slots A. CENTRE CONSOLE 1. Front ashtray Rear shelf compartment Press the cover to open the ashtray. This is provided for the storage of a To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
  • Page 34 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Luggage cover (estate) Storage compartments Pull the luggage cover towards you with both hands and position it in the notches A. There are two storage compartments located behind the boot side trim. Guide the luggage cover back when closing it.
  • Page 35 DRIVING Y0UR 406 THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automatic gearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, 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 functions. Once the position has been selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the instrument panel.
  • Page 36 DRIVING Y0UR 406 Moving off Automatic operation When the engine is idling, With the engine running, to move off Automatic changing of the four with brakes with the selector lever in position P: gears: applied, if function R, D, 3, ☞...

  • Page 37: Manual Gearbox

    Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), The gearbox automatically favours speed restrictions permitting. dynamic driving. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without MANUAL GEARBOX delay. Snow programme Reverse* This programme improves starting and To change to reverse gear, lift the drive when traction is poor.
  • Page 38 Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), The gearbox automatically favours speed restrictions permitting. dynamic driving. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without MANUAL GEARBOX delay. Snow programme Reverse* This programme improves starting and To change to reverse gear, lift the drive when traction is poor.

  • Page 39: Fuel Filler Flap

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE FUEL FILLER FLAP To open: firmly pull the handle on the floor on the right of the driver's seat. To close: from outside the vehi- cle, push back the flap and check OPENING THE BONNET that it is secured correctly.

  • Page 40: Emergency Braking Assistance System

    DRIVING Y0UR 406 than the memorised speed. When the THE ABS accelerator pedal is released, the vehi- ANTI-LOCK cle will return to the memorised speed. BRAKING SYSTEM Cancelling the memorised speed When used with approved tyres in good condition, the ABS increases...
  • Page 41 Warning: when parking on a slope, direct your wheels towards the pave- Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to ment and apply the handbrake. check the system. Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions, saloon (in mm) Dimensions, estate (in mm) 26-05-2003...
  • Page 43 TECHNICAL DATA THE IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 406 A. Manufacturer's plate. B. Model serial number. C. Serial number on the fascia. D. Tyres and paint colour reference. The label D on the driver's door pillar, near the hinges, gives: – the wheel and tyre sizes, –...
  • Page 44 + LPG checks + LPG checkss + Replacement of the solenoid valve filter Replacement of the timing belt: consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Intermediate top-up visit Replacement of the solenoid valve filter every 40,000 miles (60 000 km) or 2 years.
  • Page 45 000 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 46: 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).
  • Page 47 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).

  • Page 48: Service Levels

    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.
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL 24V V6 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 50 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 TURBO DIESEL HDI Service every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 2 years. MILES (KM) 12,000 (20 000) 24,000 (40 000) 36,000 (60 000) 48,000 (80 000) 1st Service at 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
  • Page 51 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT Level Operation Description of Operation First Service Intermediate - Engine oil. DRAIN and REFILL - Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only). - Oil filter. - Fuel filter (Petrol only).
  • Page 52 TRADE NAMES OF RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE (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 If oil is used which does not conform to the ACEA A3-B3 standards, this requires the "Arduous Conditions"...
  • Page 53 TOTAL TRANSMISSION BV specifies shorter service intervals. 75W80 PR 9736.41 75W80 Do not hesitate to ask for advice ONLY from a PEUGEOT dealer to maintain Automatic Gearbox ATF 4HP20-AL4 driving pleasure and to minimise the PR 9736.22 maintenance cost of your vehicle.

  • Page 54: Checking The Levels

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 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 between the DANGER and MAX dropped, remove the cap and top up marks on the reservoir.
  • Page 55 To ensure best perfor- ule. mance from components At the start of winter, have your bat- as important as the power steering tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. and the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers quite specific products. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential.
  • Page 56 To ensure best perfor- ule. mance from components At the start of winter, have your bat- as important as the power steering tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. and the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers quite specific products. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential.

  • Page 57: Changing A Wheel

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 CHANGING A WHEEL Tools Removal – Park the vehicle on level, stable 1 - Wheel brace. Access to the spare wheel and non-slippery ground. and jack 2 - Centralising tool. – Apply the handbrake, engage first...
  • Page 58 PEUGEOT dealer as soon ing the ends A. Place the jack at – Tighten the bolts by hand, and as possible, one of the four locations E under- remove the centralising tool.
  • Page 59 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 Special features of alloy Fitting the spare wheel Anti-theft bolts* wheels If your vehicle is fitted with a steel If your wheels are fitted with an anti- spare wheel, when fitting it, it is theft bolt (one per wheel), the chrome...
  • Page 60 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE The remote control STARTING Locking STOP position: The ignition is off. Pressing button A locks the vehicle. 1st notch, Accessories position: This is confirmed by the fixed lighting of the direction indicators The ignition is off but the acces- for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 61: Economy Mode

    – 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 deal- 26-05-2003...
  • Page 62 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 FITTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT B1 : (+ve) Rear right loudspeaker. B2 : (–ve) Rear right loudspeaker. Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-fitted audio equipment: B3 : (+ve) Front right loudspeaker – roof aerial, and tweeter. – coaxial aerial cable, B4 : (–ve) Front right loudspeaker...

  • Page 63: Towing Your Vehicle

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 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 the vehicle at less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a maximum dis- tance of 30 miles (50 km), –...

  • Page 64: Driving Advice

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 TOWING A TRAILER, Cooling: Towing a trailer on a slope Tyres: Check the tyre pressures of increases the temperature of the the towing vehicle and the trailer, CARAVAN, BOAT ETC. coolant. observing the recommended pres- Only use original PEUGEOT tow sures.

  • Page 65: Windscreen Wipers

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE STEERING WHEEL Front/rear fog lamps (ring B) STALKS WINDSCREEN WIPERS Turn the ring towards the front to switch on and towards the rear to LIGHTING Front switch off. On/off status is dis- Front and rear lights (ring A)

  • Page 66: Fitting Roof Bars

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 Removing the mat When removing the mat on the dri- ver's side, move the seat as far back as possible and remove the fixings. When refitting the mat, position it and replace the fixings by turning them a quarter of a turn.

  • Page 67: Rear Position

    MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 FRONT POSITION REAR POSITION HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate) The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front seats (in the front position) or behind the rear seats (in the rear position). Luggage net fixings in the rear position Luggage net fixings in the front position –...
  • Page 68 : Booster seats and child seats, side blinds, rear blind. – Maintenance products : Windscreen washer fluid, interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance products. * As the fitting of a sun roof may require cutting of the roof strengthener, it is essential to use original PEUGEOT products only.
  • Page 69 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 26-05-2003...

  • Page 70: Recommendations For Use

    YOUR 406 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 71: Air Conditioning

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL AIR CONDITIONING Air conditioning control The air conditioning is intended to operate in all seasons. In summer it allows the temperature to be reduced and in winter, above 0 °C, it increases the effectiveness of the demisting.
  • Page 72 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL Setting the air Air flow adjustment 6 - Demisting the rear distribution screen Turn the knob to obtain sufficient Windscreen and side windows (de- With the engine running, pressing flow. icing/demisting). the switch demists the rear screen and the mirrors.

  • Page 73: Automatic Operation

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 2 - Automatic comfort programme Press the "AUTO" button. The sys- tem automatically adjusts the temper- ature 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 74 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL 4 - Setting the air Manual operation 7 - Air intake distribution You may, if you wish, make a different This button is pressed Successive presses on the choice from that offered by the sys- for recirculation of the top or bottom part of this tem, by changing one of the settings.
  • Page 75 YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE Electric front seats A - Forwards/backwards adjust- ment. B - Seat angle adjustment. C - Seat height adjustment. D - Seat back angle adjustment. M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and THE SEATS adjust the seat and mirrors.

  • Page 76: Electric Mirrors

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE SEAT BELTS STEERING WHEEL ELECTRIC MIRRORS HEIGHT AND DEPTH Front seat belt height Turn knob 6 to the right or left to ADJUSTMENT adjustment select the corresponding mirror. ☞ Pull handle A to unlock the Pinch control 1 and slide it.

  • Page 77: Front Airbags

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE Passenger air bag precautions SIDE AIR BAGS Side air bags are incorporated For a vehicle fitted with a dis- into the backs of the front seats, arming switch: on the door side. They are triggered individually, on whichever side the collision –...
  • Page 78 YOUR 406 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 79: Courtesy Light

    YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE COURTESY LIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOWS 1 - Driver's electric window. Off. Manual operation: press or pull the switch gently. The window stops as soon as the switch is released. Automatic operation: press or pull the switch beyond the point of resistance.

  • Page 80: Electronic Engine Immobiliser

    YOUR 406 IN DETAIL THE KEYS This is confirmed by fixed lighting of Key in ignition the direction indicators for approxi- The keys allow you to switch on the A buzzer sounds on opening the dri- mately two seconds. ignition and to independently operate...

  • Page 81: Confidential Card

    The information ''battery flat'' is given of deadlocking to change this to lock- work carried out by a PEUGEOT by an audible signal accompanied by a ing only. dealer on the system. This code is message on the multifunction display.
  • Page 82 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 83: The Alarm System

    YOUR 406 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 flash for two seconds and the red Set the alarm within five minutes fol- light on the switch goes out).
  • Page 84 YOUR 406 IN DETAIL To disarm external type protection To set the alarm to external only protection only. ☞ see "Disarming" section. If you want to leave a window partially open, or a pet inside the vehicle, you need to select external...

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