Peugeot 407 2006 Owner's Manual

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HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights*
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lights come on
automatically. They switch off
automatically the first time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the button.
* According to country.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
This system is linked and
complementary to the ABS system.
In the event of a significant variation
between the trajectory of the vehicle
and the path required by the driver,
the ESP monitors wheel by wheel and
acts automatically on the engine and
on the brake of one or more wheels, to
put the vehicle back on course, within
the limit of the laws of physics.
ESP operationThe indicator light
flashes.
The indicator light
comes on. Disarming the ESP
In exceptional conditions (starting the
vehicle when it is stuck in the mud,
immobilised in snow, on unstable
ground...), it may be advisable to
disarm the ESP.

Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located on the centre console.
The switch lights up and the warning
light comes on: the ESP no longer acts
on the operation of the engine.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
The system is triggered again:
 automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
 automatically above 30 mph
(50 km/h),
 manually by pressing the switch
again.
Press the button, the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

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Operating fault
When a malfunction of the system
occurs, the warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.Instrument panel
indicator light.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
The ESP offers exceptional
safety during normal driving,
but this should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks
(late braking) or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of the system
depends on compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the PEUGEOT
assembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
The ABS increases the stability
and manoevrability of your vehicle
on braking, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
This system comes into operation
automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.
This indicates that the ABS is
faulty.
It comes on on the instrument
panel screen also.
If it comes on permanently above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains
conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The
effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking efficiency.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing
the pressure.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are
approved.

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Operating fault
When a malfunction of the system
occurs, the warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.Instrument panel
indicator light.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
The ESP offers exceptional
safety during normal driving,
but this should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks
(late braking) or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of the system
depends on compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the PEUGEOT
assembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
The ABS increases the stability
and manoevrability of your vehicle
on braking, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
This system comes into operation
automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.
This indicates that the ABS is
faulty.
It comes on on the instrument
panel screen also.
If it comes on permanently above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains
conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The
effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking efficiency.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing
the pressure.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are
approved.

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SEAT BELTS
Detection of fastening of the front
seat belts
When the ignition is switched on,
if a front passenger has not fastened
his seat belt and if the vehicle speed
is below 13 mph (20 km/h) , you are
warned by lighting of the seat belt
warning light .
The warning light switches off when
the seat belt(s) concerned is(are)
fastened.
If the vehicle speed is above
13 mph (20 km/h) , you are warned by
flashing of the seat belt warning light ,
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen locating the
unfastened seat belt(s).
Front seat belts with pre-
tensioner and force limiter
In the event of a serious
impact, the pre-tensioning
system instantly tightens the seat
belts firmly against the bodies of the
occupants.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the body of the
occupant in the event of an accident.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are all fitted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt.
The rear side seat belts have a force
limiter and may be fitted with a pre-
tensioning inertia reel.
To fasten the seat belts

Pull the strap, then insert the end
into the clasp.
 Check that the seat belt is secured
correctly by pulling the strap.
To unfasten the seat belts
 Press the button on the clasp. Before folding the seat back, pull the
strap and insert the seat belt buckle
into the clasp. This precaution will
ensure that each seat belt is in place
when the rear seats are lifted again.
Note: a bag or an animal
placed on the front passenger
seat may trigger the lighting of
the warning light.
The audible signal ceases and the
warning light switches off when the
seat belt concerned is fastened.
After two minutes without any action
on the seat belts, the flashing warning
light remains on permanently and the
audible signal ceases.
All of the warnings cease when a
door is opened or when the engine is
switched off.
Front seat belt height adjustment :

To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it
downwards.
 To raise the attachment point, slide
control 1 upwards.

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Wherever you are seated in
the vehicle, always fasten
your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil 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 fitted 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 fitted with an
automatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a collision
or emergency braking. You can release
the device by pulling rapidly on the
strap and releasing it. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old
or shorter than one metre fifty,
- 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
seriousness of the impacts , the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if necessary
replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to model.
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 modified 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 regularly,
or if the straps show signs of damage,
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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.

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AIR BAGS
The air bags are only operational when
the ignition is on.
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of violent collisions.
They supplement the action of the
force-limiting seat belts. In this case,
the electronic detectors record and
analyse the sharp deceleration of the
vehicle: if the deployment threshold
is reached, the air bags are deployed
instantaneously and protect the
occupants of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly so that they do not
hinder the visibility of the occupants or
their exit from the vehicle.
Front air bags Front/rear* side air bags and curtain air bags
The side air bags are incorporated into
the front seat backs and in the rear
door armrests*.
The curtain air bags are incorporated
into the door pillars and the upper part
of the passenger compartment.
They are deployed independently of
each other depending on which side
the collision occurs.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
Steering column air bag*
The steering column air bag is
incorporated in the fascia below the
steering column.
It protects the driver’s lower limbs.
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags. In the event of a malfunction
* According to country.
If this indicator light comes on,
accompanied by the audible signal
and the message on the multi-function
display, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
have the system checked.
The gas released by the
deployed air bags may cause
slight irritation.
The air bags will not be deployed in
the case of minor impacts for which
the seat belt is sufficient to provide
maximum protection. The seriousness
of the impact depends on the nature of
the obstacle, the location of the impact
and the speed of the vehicle at the
time of the collision. These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They
are deployed simultaneously, except
in cases where the passenger air bag
is disarmed.

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Curtain air bags
• Do not fix or glue anything to the pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
air bag inflates.
• Do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.
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; deployment of the air bags can
cause burns or the risk of injury from
a cigarette or pipe.
• Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
For the front, side*, curtain
and steering column* air bags
to be fully effective, observe
the following safety rules:
• Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
• Sit in a normal upright position.
• 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.
• All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualified personnel of the
PEUGEOT network.
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the
air bag systems checked.
* According to country.
Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on the
seats. Contact your PEUGEOT
dealer.
• Do not fix or glue anything to the seat backs. This could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the side air bag
inflates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Steering column air bag*
• Do not sit with your knees any
nearer to the steering wheel than
necessary.

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Disarming the front passenger
air bag*In the "OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure its safety function.
Disarming check
This is confirmed by the indicator
light.
With the ignition on, illumination
of this warning light indicates
that the front passenger air
bag is disarmed (switch in the
"OFF" position).
* According to country.
To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Otherwise, the
child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the air bag were
to inflate.

With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
air bag disarming switch, turn it to
the "OFF" position, then remove
the key keeping the slot in this
position.
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel remains lit for the
duration of disarming.

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HANDBRAKE 6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
To release
Pull the handle and press the button to
release the handbrake.
To apply
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and apply the
handbrake.
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push
the gear lever to the left then to the
front.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.

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Gear selection gate
 Move the lever in the gate to select
a position.
The indicator light corresponding to the position selected appears on
the instrument panel screen.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to
start the engine, with the handbrake
on.
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 inadvertently
engaged while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle before engaging
position D then accelerate.
D rive: to drive in automatic mode.
M anual: to drive selecting the gears.
S : sport programme.
 : snow programme.
"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
The four or six speed automatic gearbox
offers, as required, the comfort of the
auto-adaptive programme enhanced
by a selection suited to dynamic
driving conditions: sport, or to driving
on a slippery road: snow.
However, manual selection is still
possible using the gear lever.
Moving Off
With the engine running, move off from
position P:
 to exit position P, it is essential
to press the brake pedal,
 select position R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
To move off from position N:
 with your foot on the brake, release
the handbrake,
 select position R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
Starting the engine
 with the handbrake on, select
position P or N in the gate,
 turn the ignition key. When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if position
R
, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle, with position R,
D or M selected, with the engine
running, as the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
With the ignition off, if the
lever is not in position P, an
audible signal is heard when
the driver’s door is opened, or
after approximately 45 seconds. Move
the lever to position P. The audible
signal ceases.
When maintenance operations need to
be carried out with the engine running,
apply the handbrake and select the P ark position.