PEUGEOT 207 DAG 2006 Manual Online

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The key cannot be removed from
the lock until the cap is put back on
the tank.
FUEL TANK
Reservoir which should be refilled with
fuel, when the minimum level has been
detected.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres.To fill the tank in complete safety:

it is imperative that the engine is
switched off,
 open the fuel filler flap,
 insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,
When you have filled the tank:
 put the cap back in place,
 turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,
 close the flap.

remove the cap and hook it onto the
clip located on the inside of the flap,
 fill the tank, but do not continue af-
ter the 3rd cut-off of the pump ; this
could cause malfunctions.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, this warning
light comes on on the instru-
ment panel.
The distance which can be
travelled with the fuel remaining is
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
If you run out of fuel, refer also to the
"Practical information" section.
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used depending on your engine.

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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lights providing
the vehicle’s lighting.
Manual controls
The lighting commands are made di-
rectly by the driver by means of ring A
and lever B.
A. main lighting mode selection ring,
with:
Model without AUTO
Model with AUTO lights off,
side lights only,
dipped or main beam
headlamps,
B. lever for inversion of the lights by
pulling:
dipped headlamps/main beam head- lamps.
In the lights off and side lights modes,
the driver can switch on the main beam
headlamps directly ("headlamp flash")
for as long as he pulls the lever. automatic lighting.
Displays
The corresponding indicator light comes
on on the instrument panel to confirm
the selective switching on of the lighting
selected.
Main lighting
The vehicle’s various front and rear
lights are designed to adapt the driver’s
visibility gradually in relation to the cli-
matic conditions:
- side lights, to be seen,
- dipped headlamps to see without daz-
zling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps for good vis- ibility when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lights are installed to respond to
particular driving conditions:
- rear fog lamps to be seen from a dis-tance,
- front fog lamps for even better visibility,
- directional headlamps for improved visibility around bends.
Programmes
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available according to
the following options:
- "follow-me-home" lighting,
- automatic lighting,
- directional lighting.

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Model with rear fog lamps only
Model with front and rear fog lamps front and rear fog lamps
rear fog lamps
C.
fog lamps selection ring.
These operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
 To switch on the fog lamps, turn push
ring C forwards.
When the lights are switched off au-
tomatically (on AUTO model), the fog
lamps and the dipped headlamps will
remain on.
 To switch off all of the lights, turn
push ring C rearwards.
 To switch on the fog lamps, turn push
ring C forwards.
 To switch off the rear fog lamps, turn
push ring C rearwards twice in suc-
cession.
When the lights are switched off auto-
matically (on AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the fog lamps and the side
lights will remain on.
 Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the fog lamps, the side lights will
then switch off. Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer neces-
sary. In normal light levels, the
power of their beams may dazzle
other drivers.
Lights on reminder
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle’s lights, with
the ignition off.
In this case, switching off the lights
will stop the audible signal.
When the ignition is switched off, if
the dipped headlamps remain on,
they will be switched off automati-
cally after thirty minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.

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Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the interior mir-
ror; the associated functions would
no longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of maintaining of
the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the multifunction
display configuration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when the automatic
lighting is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected (sensor behind the interior mir-
ror) or when the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle’s
ignition, to make the driver’s exit easier
in poor light.
Activation
 With the ignition off, activate a "head-
lamp flash" using lever B.
 A second "headlamp flash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is switched
off automatically following the door lock-
ing command, after a given time. Activation

Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Switching off
 Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Switching off is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
In this case, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights*
On vehicles fitted with daytime lights,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
* According to country. This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.

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Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the interior mir-
ror; the associated functions would
no longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of maintaining of
the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the multifunction
display configuration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when the automatic
lighting is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected (sensor behind the interior mir-
ror) or when the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle’s
ignition, to make the driver’s exit easier
in poor light.
Activation
 With the ignition off, activate a "head-
lamp flash" using lever B.
 A second "headlamp flash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is switched
off automatically following the door lock-
ing command, after a given time. Activation

Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Switching off
 Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Switching off is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
In this case, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights*
On vehicles fitted with daytime lights,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
* According to country. This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function enables the beam to
light the inside of the turn with an additional
angle of approximately 30°.
The use of this lighting is optimum
above all at low and average speed
(city driving, winding roads, ...).with directional lighting
without directional lighting
Programming
Switching on
The system is switched on from a cer-
tain speed and a certain angle of rota-
tion of the steering wheel.
Operating fault
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function display configura-
tion menu.
By default, this function is
activated.
In the event of a malfunction, this
warning light flashes on the instru-
ment panel, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0".
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlamps
should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Switching off
The system is switched off below a certain
angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
It is switched off when reverse gear is
engaged.

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WIPER CONTROLS
System for the selection and control of
the various front and rear wiping modes
permitting the dispersal of rain and
cleaning.
The vehicle’s various front and rear wip-
ers are designed to gradually improve
the driver’s visibility in relation to the
weather conditions.
Manual controls
The wiping commands are made directly
by the driver using lever A and ring B.
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (in proportion to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic (refer to the
following page).
off,
single wipe (press downwards),
Programmes
Various automatic wiping control modes
are also available depending on the fol-
lowing options:
- automatic windscreen wiping,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Windscreen wipers
A.
wiping speed selection lever:

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Windscreen and headlamp washB. rear wiper selection ring:
off,
intermittent wipe,
wiping with screenwash (fixed
duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, if the
windscreen wipers are operating, the
rear wiper will start.
Programming 
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fixed period.
The headlamp wash is also activated, if
the dipped headlamps are on.
Rear wiper
In the presence of snow or con-
siderable frost and when using a
tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
multifunction display configuration
menu. The function is activated or
switched off via the multi-
function display configura-
tion menu.
By default, this function is
activated.
On vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake
to avoid odour inside the passen-
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Special position of the windscreen
wipersAutomatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the interior mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing lever A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, cou-
pled with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the ignition when using
an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A to another position
and returning it to position "0".
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.

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Special position of the windscreen
wipersAutomatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the interior mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing lever A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, cou-
pled with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the ignition when using
an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A to another position
and returning it to position "0".
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.