Driving - PEUGEOT Coupe 406 Handbook

Driving
Running-in your 406 Coupe properly
The free first service is due at 1 000/1 500 miles (1 500/2500 km)
Before the first service drive moderately and avoid high speeds.
Avoid braking too abruptly to ensure that the brakes are properly bedded in.
Careful running-in will economise oil consumption throughout the life of your vehicle.
Depending on how you use your vehicle, the engine oil consumption may reach 0.5 litres per
600 miles (1 000 km) after running-in over at least 3000 miles (5000 km).
Frequent fast driving, with the engine at high revs, considerably increases the oil consumption.
Only top up the oil if the level is in the minimum zone on the dipstick.
When topping up the oil never exceed the maximum.
Pay attention to the servicing instructions, fluid changes and recommendations in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record booklet.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Starting Do not race the engine.
Driving
If the red stop lights come on, stop immediately (see pages 21-23).
Stopping Before stopping the engine, always return to idle, otherwise you
the engine may seriously damage the catalytic converter.
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I A I
Important
ill
Never race
a
cold engine.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space.
If the engine cannot be stopped using
the ignition key, press the brake pedal,
engage a gear and release the clutch to
stall the engine.