PEUGEOT 207 2009 Owners Manual

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MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.
 Turn the red control one quarter of a turn to the right using the ignition key.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their in-terior controls.
The control is located in the centre of
the dashboard.
 Press button A .
The indicator lamp on button A comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Locking
Unlocking
 Turn the red control one quarter of a turn to the left using the ignition key.
Activation
Deactivation
 Press button A again.
The indicator lamp on button A switches
off, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction indi-cators to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.

 Lower the lighting stalk when mov-
ing to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk when mov-
ing to the right. "Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of lane
on a motorway.

 Move the lighting stalk briefl y up-
wards or downwards, without going
beyond the resistance point; the di-
rection indicators will fl ash 3 times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when changing
lane on high-speed roads.
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE
CALL
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated
PEUGEOT platform.
For further details of the use of this equip-
ment, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
section PC Nav and PC Sound.

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HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-tion indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.

 Press the button A , the direction in-
dicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
- when passing a cyclist or a pe-
destrian,
Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent danger.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
System which automatically checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pres-
sure checked regularly (refer to
the"Identifi cation markings" para-
graph) to ensure that the optimum
dynamic performance of the vehi-
cle is maintained and prevent pre-
mature wear of the tyres, particu-
larly in arduous driving conditions
(heavy load, high speed).
The tyre under-infl ation detection
system may experience temporary
interference due to electro-magnet-
ic emissions on a frequency close
to that used by the system.
Sensors fi tted in each valve trigger a
warning in the event of malfunction.
The speed has to be above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
Flat tyre
A message appears on the multifunc-
tion screen, accompanied by an audible
signal, to locate the wheel concerned.
 Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres are cold.
This warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function screen locating the
wheel concerned.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden movement of the steering wheel and Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden ediate
the brakes.  Change the damaged wheel (punc-tured or very defl ated tyre), and Change the damaged wheel (punc-
have the tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.
Puncture
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
A message appears on the multifunc-
tion screen, accompanied by an audi-
ble signal, to locate the wheel or wheels
which are not detected or to indicate a
fault in the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to replace the faulty sensor(s).

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS *
Group of supplementary systems which help you to obtain optimum braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
-the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
when braking, in particular on poor or
slippery surfaces. When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releasing
the pressure. When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multi-
function screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You
must
stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, ena-
bles you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal. Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
* According to country.
In either case, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
PEUGEOT assembly and opera-
tion procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
 Press the" ESP OFF" button, located
in the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel and the indi-
cator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h) (ex-
cept in the case of the 1.6 l 16V THP
175 hp petrol engine).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multi-
function screen, this indicates a
malfunction of these systems.
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
They come into operation in
the event of a grip or trajectory
problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel. Steering/ESP coupling system
(SSP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver. This system optimises the stability of
the vehicle and its braking capacity by
combining the actions of the ESP and
electric power steering when braking on
surfaces on which the grip of the right-
hand and left-hand wheel differs.
It permits increased braking of the
wheels which are in contact with the
section of road offering the higher level
of grip and, anticipating the instability of
the vehicle, the application of a slight
correction to the turning angle of the
wheels to assist the driver in maintain-
ing his trajectory.

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SEAT BELTS Height adjustment
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp on the instrument panel
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control A and slide it down-
wards.

 To raise the attachment point, slide
control A upwards.
When the ignition is switched
on, this warning lamp comes
on on the instrument panel if
the driver has not fastened their
seat belt.
Above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
and for two minutes, this warning lamp
fl ashes accompanied by an audible
signal of increasing volume. When the
two minutes have elapsed, this warning
lamp remains on until the driver fastens
his seat belt.
This warning lamp comes on on the in-
strument panel if one or more passen-
gers unbuckle their seat belt.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of front impacts. De-
pending on the severity of the impact,
the pretensioning system instantly tight-
ens the seat belts against the body of
the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the oc-
cupant, increasing his protection.
On the 5-door and GTi versions, a slider,
fi tted on the seat belt, makes it possible
to support the buckle as close as pos-
sible to the strap return.

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1. Front left seat belt warning lamp.

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp.

3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp ** .

5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
On the central panel, the corresponding
warning lamp 1 or 2 comes on in red if
the seat belt is not fastened or is unfas-
tened.
When the engine is running, the corre-
sponding warning lamp 1 or 2 comes on
in red, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunction
screen, if a front occupant has unfas-
tened their seat belt.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp panel
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are fi tted with three seat
belts ** , each with three anchoring points
and an inertia reel with force limiter. Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
panel
When the ignition is switched on,
the corresponding warning lamps
3,
4 ** and 5 come on for approximately
30 seconds in red if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the engine is running, the cor-
responding warning lamp 3, 4 ** or 5
comes on in red, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, if a rear passen-
ger has unfastened their seat belt.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.
** Except GTi.

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Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
* According to model.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.

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AIR BAGS Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger
in the event of a front impact.
The driver’s airbag is incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is incorporated
in the dashboard above the glove box.
Activation
The airbags are triggered simultaneous-
ly, unless the passenger’s front airbag
is deactivated, in the event of a serious
front impact applied to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the front to the
rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
System designed to maximise the safety of the occupants (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of violent collisions. It supplements the action of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-tectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the air bags are triggered instantly and protect the occupants of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the impact, the air bags defl ate rapidly so that they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in certain roll-over conditions, the air bags will not be triggered; the seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-vide optimum protection in these situations.