Peugeot 307 2007.5 Owner's Manual

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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the tra-
jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the en-
gine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course, within the limits of
the laws of physics. 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" switch, lo-
cated on the central section of the
fascia. Operating check
The ESP/ASR systems offer
exceptional 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 recommenda-
tions regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
PEUGEOT assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have the systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
ESP systems are always active.
The switch lights up and
the warning light comes on:
the ASR and ESP systems
are disarmed.
These are triggered again:

 automatically if the ignition is
switched off,

 automatically above 30 mph
(50 km/h),

 manually by pressing the switch
again. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light l ashes and the warn-
ing light comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the systems checked.
Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
The warning light l ashes
if the ASR or ESP is acti-
vated.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems

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To adjust the height of the
front seat belts

 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it
downwards.

 To raise the attachment point,
slide control 1 upwards.
Fastening the seat belts

 Pull the strap, then insert the
buckle into the stalk.

 Check that the seat belt is fas-
tened by pulling the strap.
Unfastening the seat belts
When the ignition is switched
on, the warning light comes
on on the instrument panel
if the driver has not fastened
his seat belt.
With the engine running and the
doors closed, the light switches off
automatically after 30 seconds.
If the seat belt is unfastened:
- below 12 mph (20 km/h), the light comes on continuously,
- above 12 mph (20 km/h) and for two minutes, the warning light
l ashes accompanied by an audible
signal of increasing volume. Once
these two minutes have elapsed,
the warning light remains on until
the driver fastens his seat belt.
Rear seat belts
The three rear seats are all i tted with
three-point inertia reel seat belts.
The side seats are i tted with force-
limiting devices.
SEAT BELTS Seat belt unfastened/not
fastened warning light

 Press the red button on the stalk
then remove the buckle.
Pre-tensioning and
force-limiting front
seat belts
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduc-
tion of pre-tensioning and force-lim-
iting front seat belts. Depending on
the seriousness of the impact, the
pre-tensioning system instantly tight-
ens the seat belt i rmly against the
body of the occupant.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force-limiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
his protection.

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Wherever you are seated in
the vehicle, always fasten
your seat belt, even for short
journeys. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one adult only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or modii ed to avoid altering its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a PEUGEOT dealer and par-
ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one metre i fty,
- do not use the strap-guide * when a child seat is installed.
- never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap.

Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
they will not fuli l their role fully.
If the seats have armrests * , the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
The seat belts are i tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stored automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is rolled up correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are i tted with an au-
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a colli-
sion, on emergency braking or if the
vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling rapidly on the
strap and releasing it.

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AIR BAGS
System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the ex-
ception 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
detectors 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 instant-
ly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger); im-
mediately after the impact, the air
bags del ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear im- pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the air bags will not be
triggered; the seat belt alone is
sufi cient to provide optimum pro-
tection in these situations.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone. Triggering of the air bag(s)
is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke
and a noise, due to the acti-
vation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may re-
sult in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
Impact detection zones The air bags do not
operate when the ignition
is switched off.
This equipment will only op-
erate once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent ac-
cident), the air bag will not operate.

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Front air bags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver’s air bag is incorporated
in the centre of the steering wheel;
the front passenger’s air bag is incor-
porated in the fascia above the glove
box.
Activation
The air bags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger’s front air
bag is disarmed, in the event of a seri-
ous front impact applied to all or part
of the front impact zone A , in the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front air bag inl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
fascia to cushion his forward move-
ment. Deactivation
If both air bag warning lights
come on continuously, do not
install a "rear facing" child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have the system checked.
If this warning light l ashes, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating fault
Only the front passenger’s air bag
can be disarmed:

 with the ignition off , insert the
key in the passenger air bag dis-
arming switch 1 ,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,

 then, remove the key keeping the
switch in this position.
This warning light comes
on on the instrument panel
when the ignition is on and
until the air bag is re-armed. Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
switch
1 to the "ON" position to re-
arm the air bag and so guarantee the
safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
To guarantee the safety of
your child, it is imperative
that the passenger air bag
is disarmed when you install
a "rear facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk be-
ing seriously injured or killed if the air
bag were triggered.

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For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...).
This could hamper the operation of
the air bags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualii ed personnel of the
PEUGEOT network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
inl ates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then del ates within the
same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this pur-
pose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain air bags *
Do not i x or glue anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head
when the curtain air bag inl ates.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part in
securing the curtain air bags.
Side air bags *
Only put suitable covers on the seats.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not i x or glue anything to the seat
backs. This could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the side air bag
inl ates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
* According to country.

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Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag inl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.
Side air bags *
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a se-
rious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated
in the front seat back frame, on the
door side. Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.
Curtain air bags *
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event
of a serious side impact in order to
limit the risk of head injuries.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of the
passenger compartment. Activation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side air bag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone
B , per-
pendicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The curtain air bag inl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows
.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact. In the event of a minor im-
pact or bump on the side of
the vehicle or if the vehicle
rolls over, the air bag may
not be triggered.
The air bag is not triggered in the
event of a rear or front collision.
* According to country.

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For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...).
This could hamper the operation of
the air bags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualii ed personnel of the
PEUGEOT network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
inl ates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then del ates within the
same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this pur-
pose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain air bags *
Do not i x or glue anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head
when the curtain air bag inl ates.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part in
securing the curtain air bags.
Side air bags *
Only put suitable covers on the seats.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not i x or glue anything to the seat
backs. This could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the side air bag
inl ates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
* According to country.

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AIR BAGS
System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the ex-
ception 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
detectors 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 instant-
ly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger); im-
mediately after the impact, the air
bags del ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear im- pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the air bags will not be
triggered; the seat belt alone is
sufi cient to provide optimum pro-
tection in these situations.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone. Triggering of the air bag(s)
is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke
and a noise, due to the acti-
vation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may re-
sult in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
Impact detection zones The air bags do not
operate when the ignition
is switched off.
This equipment will only op-
erate once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent ac-
cident), the air bag will not operate.

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HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle. When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of
this warning light and
of the STOP warning
light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction etdisplay, indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has not
been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the handbrake.
The four or six speed automatic
gearbox offers a choice between
the comfort of integral automatic
operation , enhanced by a sport and
a snow programme, or manual gear
changing .
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle or

start the engine , with the handbrake
on or off.

R everse: to reverse (select this
position with the vehicle stationary,
engine at idle).

N eutral: to start the engine and to

park , with the handbrake on.

Note: if position N is engaged
inadvertently while driving, allow
the engine to return to idle before
engaging position D to accelerate.

D rive: for driving in automatic
mode.

M anual: to select the gears.

S : sport programme.

 : snow programme.
Gear selection gate

 Move the lever in the gate to
select a position.
The indicator light for the selection is displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Starting the engine

 with the handbrake applied,
select position P or N in the gate,

 turn the ignition key to the

Starting position.
Otherwise, you are warned by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display.
"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX