Peugeot 407 2006 Owner's Manual

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The auto-adaptive programme
 select position D in the gate: the
gearbox operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on
your part, taking into account the
following parameters:
- the style of driving,
- the profile of the road,
- the vehicle load.
To obtain maximum acceleration
without touching the lever, press the
accelerator down fully (kick down).
The programme will change down
automatically or will stay in the gear
selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
When the brake is applied, the
programme will change down
automatically in order to provide
efficient engine braking.
Sport and Snow programmes
These are two special programmes.
The programme selected is displayed
on the instrument panel screen. It is only possible to change
from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine
speed permit. If they do not,
the vehicle will operate temporarily in
automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearbox
automatically selects gear M1.
Programmes S (sport) and  (snow) do
not operate in manual gear selection
mode.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-function
display.
In this situation the gearbox operates in
downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear).
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P to R and from N to R
(this will not cause any damage to the
gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) or
keep within local speed limits.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
Operating check
Operation with manual
selection of the gears
 select position M in the gate,
 push the lever to the + sign to
change up a gear and push again
to change up another gear,
 pull the lever to the - sign to change
down a gear and pull again to
change down another gear.
You can change from position D (dri-
ving in automatic mode) to position M
(driving in manual mode) at any time.
Releasing the accelerator
sharply does not have any
immediate effect on the speed
of the vehicle.
Never select position
N when
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R unless the vehicle is
stationary.
Never change between positions
to optimise braking on a slippery
surface. Sport programme

Press button S once the vehicle
has been started in position D, the
auto-adaptive programme favours
dynamic driving.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
 Press button  once the vehicle
has been started and position D
has been selected, the auto-adap-
tive programme adjusts the per-
formance of the vehicle to the con-
dition of the slippery road.
You can deactivate the Sport or Snow
programme at any time by pressing
the button selected.
If the battery is flat and the
lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change to
another position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may be
damaged.

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 Press switch 1, the
indicator light comes on
and the SPORT warning
light comes on.
 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light is switched
off and the AUTO indicator
light comes on.
To return to automatic operation
In this position, the suspension is
maintained in the
SPORT position. In the event of a fault
, it
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display.
Select automatic operation and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
Operating check
This is confirmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights.
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSIONManual selection of the SPORT
position
The suspension adapts automatically
and instantly to different driving styles
and road characteristics, improving
the comfort of the occupants and the
vehicle’s road holding capabilities.
The suspension favours smooth shock
absorption, ensuring a comfortable
ride, but as soon as conditions demand
a change (sporty driving, tight bends,
avoidance action, etc.) it automatically
selects firmer shock absorption,
guaranteeing optimum road holding.

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CRUISE CONTROL / SPEED
LIMITERSelecting the function
 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is not
yet active and no speed has been
memorised. The display indicates:
Switching the function off
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT
to switch the system off. Note: It is possible to accel-
erate and drive momentarily
at a speed greater than the
memorised speed. The value
memorised flashes. When the accel-
erator pedal is released, the vehicle
will return to the memorised speed.
Cancelling the memorised speed
If you wish to cancel the memorised
speed:
 Press button 4 or the brake or
clutch pedal. The display indicates
(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
Activation / memorising a speed
As soon as you reach the chosen
speed, press button 2 or 3. This
memorises the speed, which will be
maintained automatically. The display
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
On a steep descent, the
cruise control will not be able
to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed
speed.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
respect the speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
Cruise control function
This enables the vehicle to maintain
a steady speed programmed by the
driver.
In order for it to be memorised, the
vehicle speed must be greater than
25 mph (40 km/h) with at least fourth
gear engaged (second gear for the
automatic gearbox), with the engine
running .

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Note: the speed memorised
is cancelled automatically if
the vehicle speed is less than
25 mph (40 km/h), or if the
manual gearbox is in a gear lower than
fourth (second gear for the automatic
gearbox) or if the ESP is activated. Operating check
In the event of a cruise control
malfunction, the memorised speed
is erased, the dashes flash for a few
seconds:
A warning light comes on, an audible
signal is heard and a message appears
on the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. Do not use the cruise control
on slippery roads or in heavy
traffic.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the
previous one, there are two options:
Without using the accelerator:

press button 3;
Using the accelerator:
 exceed the memorised speed until
the required speed is reached,
 press button 2 or 3.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
 press button 2;
Short press: +/- 1 mph (1 km/h)
Long press: +/- 5 mph (5 km/h)
Maintained press: continuous increase
or decrease of the value in steps of
5 mph (5 km/h).
Recalling the memorised speed
After cancellation, press button
4. Your
vehicle will return to the last memorised
speed. The display indicates (e.g. at
70 mph (110 km/h)):
Cancelling the memorised speed
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT
or switch off the ignition.

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CRUISE CONTROL / SPEED
LIMITERSelecting the function
 Place switch 1 in the LIMIT position.
The limiter is not yet active. By
default the display indicates:
Switching the function off
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or
CRUISE or switch off the ignition
to switch the system off. The last
speed programmed remains in the
memory.
Memorising a speed
A speed can be memorised without
activation of the limiter.
Pressing buttons 2 and 3 decreases or
increases the speed.
Short press: +/- 1 mph (1 km/h)
Long press: +/- 5 mph (5 km/h)
Maintained press: continuous increase
or decrease of the value in steps of
5 mph (5 km/h). Activation / deactivation of the
limiter
Pressing button
4 activates the limiter,
pressing this button again deactivates
it.
When the limiter is active, the display
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
On a steep descent or on
sharp acceleration, the speed
limiter, which does not act on
the brakes, will not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
respect the speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
The operations must be
carried out with the engine
running.
Limiter function
This prevents the vehicle speed
exceeding the speed programmed by
the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph
(30 km/h)).

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Exceeding the programmed speed
Additional pressing of the accelerator
to exceed the programmed speed
will have no effect unless the pedal is
pressed firmly (passing the point of
resistance ).
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
and displays the programmed speed
(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
To avoid any jamming under
the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Operating check
In the event of a limiter malfunction,
the memorised speed is erased, the
dashes flash for a few seconds:
Note: the speed also flashes
when the speed limiter cannot
prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed
speed (on a steep descent or in the
event of sharp acceleration).
To re-activate the limiter, release the
accelerator to slow down to a speed
below the programmed speed. A warning light comes on, an audible
signal is heard and a message appears
on the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.

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AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
ASSISTANCE
This system consists of four proximity
sensors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects any obstacle (person,
cyclist, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind
the vehicle. Nevertheless, it cannot
detect obstacles located just below
the bumper.
Warning: an object, such as a stake,
a roadworks cone or any other similar
object detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre may no longer be detected
during the manoeuvre.
To make manoeuvres in reverse
gear easier, adjust your mirrors in
accordance with the "Automatic
tilting of the mirrors in reverse gear"
function.
Deactivation
If there is an operating fault,
on changing to reverse gear a
warning light on the instrument
panel, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display indicate that there is a system
malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle’s rear speakers emit an
audible signal:
- on the right if an obstacle is detected
on the right,
- on the left if an obstacle is detected on the left,
- on the right and left if an obstacle is detected in the centre.
When the distance between the
rear of the vehicle and the obstacle
is less than approximately twenty-
five centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous.
Activation
The system is activated as soon as
reverse gear is engaged; an audible
bleep shows that it is active.
The proximity information is given by
an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.
Switching the system off
 Change to neutral, the system is
again inactive. 
Press the switch on the
centre console.
The indicator light on the
switch comes on and the
system becomes completely inactive.
Maintenance: ensure that the
sensors are not covered with
mud, frost or snow.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure
during driving and trigger a warning in
the event of malfunction.
Flat tyreInstrument panel
warning light.
Instrument panel
display warning
light.
This is accompanied by the audible
signal and the message on the multi-
function display locating the wheel
concerned.
If this warning light comes on, have
the tyre pressure checked as soon as
possible.
Puncture
This warning light, accompanied by
the audible signal and the message
on the multi-function display locating
the wheel concerned, is followed by
illumination of the "STOP" warning
light. Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel
(punctured or very deflated tyre), and
have the tyre pressure checked as
soon as possible.
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
Instrument panel
warning light.
This is accompanied
by the mesage on the multifunction
display which indicates that under-
inflation detection is absent from one
(or several) wheel(s) or that there is a
fault in the system.
Instrument panel
display warning
light.
This is accompanied by the audible
signal and the message on the multi-
function display which indicates that
under-inflation detection is absent
from one (or several) wheel(s) or that
there is a fault in the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to replace
the faulty sensor(s). All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fitted with this
system must be carried out by
a PEUGEOT dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a
wheel which is not detected by your
vehicle, you must have the system
reinitialised by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for the driver to
be vigilant or to drive responsibly.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (see manufacturer’s
label on the door pillar) to ensure that
the optimum dynamic performance of
the vehicle is maintained and prevent
premature wear of the tyres, particularly
in arduous driving conditions (heavy
load, high speed).
The tyre pressures must be checked
cold, at least once a month. Remember
to check the pressure of the spare
wheel.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system may experience temporary
interference due to radioelectric
emissions on a frequency close to that
used by the system.
This is accompanied by the message
on the multifunction display locating
the wheel concerned.
Note: this message is also
displayed when one of the
wheels is away from the
vehicle (being repaired) or
when one or more wheels without a
sensor are fitted.

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Bonnet strutOPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.
From inside: pull the handle on the
left-hand side under the fascia towards
you.
From outside: move the catch to the
left and up then raise the bonnet. Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its clip.

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1.8 LITRE and 2 LITRE 16V
PETROL ENGINES
* According to country.Important:
if you have to
remove or refit the engine
style cover, handle it with care
to avoid damaging the fixing
clips.
Check the levels!
1 - Power steering reservoir.
2 - Engine coolant reservoir
(expansion bottle).
3 - Engine oil filler cap.
4 - Brake fluid reservoir.
5 - Air filter.
6 - Dipstick.
7 - Windscreen and headlamp* wash
filler cap.