Starting - PEUGEOT Coupe 406 Handbook

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SETTING OFF: Starting
The 4 positions of the key in the ignition are:
"5" for STOP: the ignition is switched off.
"A" for Accessories: the ignition is switched off but the accessories can function. The battery
light comes on.
"M" for Running: the ignition is on. The following lights come on:
- oil pressure
- coolant temperature
- battery charge
- central alert (STOP)
- handbrake, brake fluid level
- engine auto-diagnostics
- Airbag and side airbags, the warning light comes on for 6 seconds and then switches off.
-ASS' (comes on for 3 seconds)
In all cases the warning light will go out when the vehicle speed exceeds 8 m.p.h. or 12 km/h
- electronic suspension' (the control switch warning light comes on for three seconds and then
goes out).
"0" for Starting: the engine turns, release the key, the warning lights go out.
Unlocking the steering
Gently turn the steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key.
Before starting it is advisable to:
Press the clutch pedal while operating the
starter in order to ease starting the engine.
STARTING
Engine cold or hot:
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without releasing the key,
until the engine turns.
Stopping the engine:
Wait until the engine has returned to idle
before switching off.
After a journey at high speed, wait a few
moments before stopping the engine.
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According to specification