THE Peugeot's indicator lever is on the left of the steering column while, unlike most European cars, the master light switch is located Japanese-style on a steering column stalk. The power window and mirror controls gained improved ergonomic design in 1999, while the centre console received chrome air vent controls and a handbrake button. Rain-sensing windscreen wipers are used in the 406. The wiper rate varies according to the amount of rain sensed on the screen. A multi-function display groups time, date and outside temperature information, as well as an on-board computer. Peugeot also improved the ergonomics of the climate control system that is standard on all models.