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PEUGEOT 406 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: 406 Coupe Overview

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 01-07-2002...
  • Page 3 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 10 - Instrument dials. 1 - Speaker (tweeter) location. 21 - Rear ashtray. 11 - Driver's airbag. 2 - Window demisting vent. Horn. 22 - Cup-holder. 12 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk. 23 - Handbrake.
  • Page 4 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE The remote control key Unlocking Press button B to unlock the vehi- Locking cle. Press button A to lock the vehi- This is confirmed by rapid flash- cle. ing of the direction indicators. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Windscreen Wipers

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE STEERING WHEEL STALKS Front and rear fog lamps LIGHTS WINDSCREEN WIPERS (ring B) Front and rear lights (ring A) Turn the ring forwards to switch Rapid wipe (heavy rain). on and backwards to switch off.

  • Page 7: Manual Front Seats

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE SEATS Electric front seats - Forwards/backwards adjust- ment. - Seat cushion angle adjust- ment. - Seat height adjustment. - Seat back angle adjustment. M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and adjust the seat and the mir- rors.
  • Page 8 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 dis- front seat back, on the door side. arming switch: They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collision occurs.
  • Page 9 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 2 - COURTESY LIGHT Off. Lights when one of the STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT doors is opened. AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Pull handle A to unlock the Permanently lit, with the steering wheel. 1 - SUNROOF...

  • Page 10: Electric Windows

    YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE ELECTRIC WINDOWS 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.
  • Page 11 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. 01-07-2002...

  • Page 12: The Automatic Autoadaptive Gearbox

    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 auto- matically.
  • Page 13 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 approx- imately 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 14 YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 - 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) - Visual check of the whole vehicle by a Peugeot technician - Courtesy vehicle SERVICE ROAD TEST All driving conditions.
  • Page 21 TRADE NAMES OF APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE 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 Europeens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Recommendations for approved lubricants The oils which appear in the table opposite are suitable for most pur- poses. The diagram opposite states the optimum range of viscosity depend- ing on the temperatures at which the oils are to be used.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE 2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 3 - Windscreen headlamp 6 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. wash reservoir. 1 - Power steering reservoir. 7 - Engine oil filler cap. 4 - Battery. 2 - Coolant reservoir.
  • Page 24 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. 2 - Coolant reservoir.
  • Page 25 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. 4 - Battery. 1 - Power steering reservoir.
  • Page 26 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. 2 - Coolant reservoir.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil filter Cooling system Change the filter regularly according Use the fluid approved by the manu- Engine to the servicing schedule. facturer. Checking the oil level When the engine is warm, the tem-...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Power steering reservoir Brake pads Only use products appro- Automobiles Open the reservoir with the engine Brake pad wear depends on the PEUGEOT. cold. The level should always be style of driving, in particular for...
  • Page 29 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 30 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE For your safety, always change the wheel: - on level, stable, non-slippery ground, - with the handbrake applied, - with first or reverse gear enga- ged (position P for the automatic gearbox). Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack (use a ramp).
  • Page 31 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 chro- spare wheel, when fitting it, it is nor-...
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE CHANGING A BULB Direction indicator repeater (W 5 W) 1 - Dipped beam headlamps - Pull the rear section of the transpa- 2 - Main beam headlamps rent cover and release the assem- bly. Two bulbs (H7-55W).
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 –...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 - 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. 01-07-2002...
  • Page 40 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 - coaxial aerial cable, and tweeter.
  • Page 41 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 42 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 COUPE Towing a trailer, caravan, boat Driving advice Tyres Check the tyre pressures of the tow- etc. Distribution of loads ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ- Only use original PEUGEOT tow ing the recommended pressures.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 safe- ty, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
  • Page 45 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 01-07-2002...
  • Page 46 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 47 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 48 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 recircu- ent choice from that offered by the...
  • Page 49 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUDIO RM2 Stalk movement Functionion Press (behind) Increase volume. – – Press (behind) Decrease volume. 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL RM2 CD CHANGER 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 60 (RM2) 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 240 Watt multifunction amplifier (1), located in the boot, independently controls 10 high acoustic definition speakers.
  • Page 61 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL AUDIO RD3 Stalk movement Function Press (behind) Increase volume. 1 – 2 – Press (behind) Decrease volume. 1+2 – Simultaneous press Cutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound by pressing any button.
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 malfunctions.
  • Page 74 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Main menu Switch on the ignition. The "Navigation/guidance" menu offers various options for selecting guidance: Press the "Menu" button to access the main menu. - By entering the address of a new destination, Select a function using the direction arrows, then confirm - By selecting a service (Hotel, station, airport...) available...
  • Page 75 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 76 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL The complete destination is displayed. Select the "Vali- Select a criterion from the list offered then confirm ("VAL" date" 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 77 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Selecting a service The last address entered is displayed. The address of the required service is displayed. There are 3 options for defining the location in which you An indication on the right-hand side of the screen wish to obtain this service: (e.g.
  • Page 78 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 select- ing 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 79 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Display configuration Navigation options From the general menu, the "Configure display" menu From the main menu, the "Navigation options" menu gives access to the following parameters: gives access to the following parameters: - Adjustment of the brightness and the video display - Management of the directories.
  • Page 80 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, - the voice synthesis volume to be adjusted, - the current guidance to be stopped.
  • Page 81 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL THE KEYS Note: avoid handling the button of This is confirmed by fixed lighting of your remote control when out of the direction indicators for approxi- The keys allow you to switch on the range of your vehicle. You run the mately 2 seconds.
  • Page 82 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Reprogramming the remote control Switch off the ignition. Switch the ignition on again. Press button A immediately. Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the ignition. The remote control is now working again.
  • Page 83 When buying a second-hand vehicle: - check that you have been given the confidential card; - have the keys memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer to be sure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.
  • Page 84 Warning: If the battery is disconnected, the doors can still be opened. How- ever, it is imperative that the door is not slammed on closing. Consult your PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. 01-07-2002...
  • Page 85 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL FILLING WITH FUEL BOOT OPENING THE BONNET Fill with fuel with the engine switched Simultaneous locking or unlock- From inside: pull the handle on the off. ing of the boot and the doors left-hand side under the fascia.
  • Page 86 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 01-07-2002...
  • Page 87 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL SEATS 7 - Lumbar adjustment 6 - Head restraint height and angle adjustment To obtain better back support, Manual adjustment turn the knob. of the front seats Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is level Passenger seat with the top of the head.
  • Page 88 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 89 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 90 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Ski flap REAR SEATS To fold down the seat back The release controls are situated in Lower the arm rest to access the ski Rear seat with fold-down the boot. flap. backs Pull the control corresponding to the...
  • Page 91 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL CHILD SEATS Although one of PEUGEOT's main concerns when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children also depends on you. For maximum safety, please follow these precautions: - All children under the age of 10 must travel in a special approved child seat*, adapted to their weight, in a seat fitted with a seat belt.
  • Page 92 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL From 3 to 10 years (15 to 36 kg) Never leave a child or an ''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a three–point seat belt. animal vehicle which is exposed to the The height and width of the seat back must be adjusted according to the age sun and has the win- and build of your child.
  • Page 93 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Summary of options for the installation of child restraints, depending on the weight range and the position in the vehicle. (in accordance with Directive 2000/3): Weight range Seat < 13 kg 9 - 18 kg...
  • Page 94 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 95 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Dipped/main beam change Front rear lamps (2nd rotation of Pull the stalk fully towards you. the ring forwards) Note: with the ignition off, if the dri- ver's door is left open, a buzzer These operate with the side lights sounds if you have left your lights on.
  • Page 96 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 on). Side lights and dipped beam head- The driver is alerted by the flashing...
  • Page 97 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 98 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.
  • Page 99 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. 21 - Air bags warning light.
  • Page 100 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 101 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL ESP Electronic Stabili- Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force ty Programme opera- distribution warning light. tion indicator light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. It indicates either: This flashes when the system is –...
  • Page 102 There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrol Air bag warning light engine only). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the Diesel pre-heating indicator light ignition is switched on.
  • Page 103 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 104 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 105 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Resetting the service indicator Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service. However, if you carry out the service yourself, the reset procedure is as follows: - Switch off the ignition. - Press and hold button 1.
  • Page 106 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, - the status of the doors.
  • Page 107 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, - the status of the doors.
  • Page 108 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL THE TRIP COMPUTER Each successive press of the button on the end of the wiper stalk displays in turn: Display B Display C - the date, - the current consumption and the range, - the range, - the average consumption, the distance travelled and the average speed calculated over a period "1",...
  • Page 109 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 110 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL ELECTRIC WINDOWS 1 - Driver's electric window switch. 2 - Passenger's electric window switch. You have two options: Manual operation: press or pull switch 1 gently. The window stops as soon as the switch is released.
  • Page 111 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 112: Automatic Day/Night Interior Mirror

    YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL 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 113 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 114 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. Off. 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 115 YOUR 406 COUPE IN DETAIL Rear shelf compartment CENTRE CONSOLE This is provided for the storage of a 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 116 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. Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel display.
  • Page 117 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...
  • Page 118 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE Sport and Snow programmes Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is In addition to the autoadaptive indicated by the alternate flashing of programme, special the sport and snow lights on the programmes available. instrument panel.
  • Page 119 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE Cancelling the memorised THE ABS ANTI-LOCK speed BRAKING SYSTEM If you wish to cancel the memorised speed: When used with approved tyres in Press button 4 or the brake or good condition, the ABS increases clutch pedal.
  • Page 120 DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) Disarming the ESP / ASR systems The ESP system offers AND DYNAMIC STABILITY increased safety during In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in CONTROL (ESP) normal driving, but should mud or snow, or on loose ground...),...
  • Page 121 "Air fault" multi–function display, contact a Never place your feet or any object Note: the gas escaping from the air PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys- on the fascia. bags can be a minor irritant. tem checked. 01-07-2002...
  • Page 122 "Air bag fault" on the With the ignition switched off, multi-function display, con- insert the key into the passenger tact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the air bag disarming slot 1, turn it to system checked. the "OFF" position, then remove it keeping the slot in this position.
  • Page 123 • Do not leave anything between the occupants of the front seats and the air bags. 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 net- work.

  • Page 124: 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 125 TECHNICAL DATA DIESEL ENGINES MODELS: Model codes 8C4HX ENGINES Turbo Diesel 2.2 litre 16V Turbo Diesel HDI Capacity (cm 2179 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 126 TECHNICAL DATA CONSUMPTION As per directive 99/100 in m.p.g. (litres/100 km) Model Urban Inter-urban Mixed Emission of Engine Gearbox 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 127 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 1400 1 370 1 458...
  • Page 128 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. 01-07-2002...
  • Page 129 2 litre 16V petrol engine. – winter tyres engines: Michelin Pilot Alpin 205/55 R 16. THE IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 406 COUPE A. Manufacturer's plate. B. Model serial number on the bodywork. C. Paint colour reference. D. Serial number on the fascia.

  • Page 130: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES THE ALARM SYSTEM Setting the alarm Disarming the alarm (interior and exteriorl protection) (interior and exterior protection) Setting and deactivating the alarm Press the unlocking button of the Switch the ignition off and get out remote control key. of the vehicle.
  • Page 131 SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting the type of protection To lock the vehicle without setting the alarm Locking without setting the It is the remote control which sets the alarm alarm. Special precautions Therefore, to lock the vehicle with- out setting the alarm: use the key. To set the alarm with exterior protection only.

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