Peugeot 407 2008 Owner's Manual

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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 posi-
tion 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 en-
gaged while driving, allow the engine
to return to idle before engaging posi-
tion 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 gear-
box offers, as required, the comfort of
the auto-adaptive programme enhan-
ced by a selection suited to dynamic
driving conditions: sport, or to driving
on a slippery road: snow.
However, manual selection is still pos-
sible 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 posi-
tion 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 ve-
hicle 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 run-
ning, as the vehicle moves even with-
out the accelerator being pressed.
With the ignition off, if the lever
is not in position P , an audible
signal is heard when the dri-
ver'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 run-
ning, apply the handbrake and select
the P ark position.

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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 follow-
ing parameters:
- the style of driving,
- the profi le of the road,
- the vehicle load.
To obtain maximum acceleration with-
out touching the lever, press the ac-
celerator down fully (kick down). The
programme will change down automat-
ically or will stay in the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is
reached.
When the brake is applied, the pro-
gramme will change down automati-
cally in order to provide effi cient en-
gine 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 mov-
ing very slowly, the gearbox automati-
cally selects gear M1 .
Programmes S (sport) and  (snow)
do not operate in manual gear selec-
tion mode.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multi-function display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
ates 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.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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
(driving in automatic mode) to posi-
tion M (driving in manual mode) at any
time.
Releasing the accelerator
sharply does not have any im-
mediate 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 sur-
face. 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-adaptive
programme adjusts the perform-
ance of the vehicle to the condition
of the slippery road.
You can deactivate the Sport or Snow
programme at any time by pressing
the button selected.
If the battery is fl at and the le-
ver is in position P , it will be
impossible to change to an-
other 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 indi-
cator light comes on and
the SPORT warning light
comes on.

 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light is switched
off and the AUTO indica-
tor 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 confi rmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. CONTROLLED SUSPENSION Manual 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 ab-
sorption, ensuring a comfortable ride,
but as soon as conditions demand a
change (sporty driving, tight bends,
avoidance action, etc.) it automatically
selects fi rmer shock absorption, guar-
anteeing optimum road holding.

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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER Selecting the function

 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE po-
sition. The cruise control is not yet
active and no speed has been me-
morised. 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 acceler-
ate and drive momentarily at a
speed greater than the memo-
rised speed. The value mem-
orised fl ashes. When the accelerator
pedal is released, the vehicle will re-
turn 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 auto-
matically. The display indicates (e.g. at
70 mph (110 km/h)):
On a steep descent, the cruise
control, which does not act on
the brakes, is not able to pre-
vent the vehicle from exceed-
ing the programmed speed.
In no circumstances does the
cruise control replace the requirement
to respect speed limits, nor does it
replace the need for vigilance and re-
sponsibility on the part of the driver.
We recommend that your feet remain
near the pedals.
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 malfunc-
tion, the memorised speed is erased,
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds:
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. Do not use the cruise control
on slippery roads or in heavy
traffi c.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fi t 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 me-
morised 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 LIMITER Selecting the function

 Place switch 1 in the LIMIT posi-
tion. 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 if the
driver accelerates sharply, the
speed limiter, which does not
act on the brakes, is not able
to prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
In no circumstances does the speed
limiter replace the requirement to re-
spect speed limits, nor does it replace
the need for vigilance and responsibil-
ity on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain vigilant and
stay in complete control of his vehicle.

The operations must be carried
out with the engine running.
Limiter function
This prevents the vehicle speed ex-
ceeding 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 accelera-
tor to exceed the programmed speed
will have no effect unless the pedal is
pressed fi rmly (passing the point of
resistance ).
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
and displays the programmed speed
(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
To prevent the mat from becom-
ing caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi-tioned correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
Operating check
In the event of a limiter malfunction,
the memorised speed is erased, the
dashes fl ash for a few seconds:

Note: the speed also fl ashes
when the speed limiter can-
not 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. 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, cy-
clist, 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 accord-
ance 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 instru-
ment panel, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display indicate that there is a system
malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle's rear speakers emit an
audible signal:
- on the right if an obstacle is detect-
ed 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-fi ve cen-
timetres, the audible signal becomes
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.
The parking assistance system can-
not, in any circumstances, take the
place of the vigilance and responsibil-
ity of the driver.
 Press the switch on the
centre console.
Maintenance: ensure that the
sensors are not covered with
mud, frost or snow. The indicator light on the switch comes
on and the system becomes com-
pletely inactive.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure du-
ring driving and trigger a warning in
the event of malfunction.
Flat tyre Instrument 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 illumi-
nation of the 'STOP' warning light. Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-
den movement of the steering wheel
and the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel (punc-
tured or very defl ated 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 message on the multifunction display
which indicates that under-infl ation detec-
tion is absent from one (or several) wheel(s)
or that there is a fault in the system.
Instrument panel dis-
play warning light.
This is accompa-
nied by the audible
signal and the message on the multi-
function display which indicates that
under-infl ation 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 fi tted 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-infl ation detection sys-
tem 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 pre-
vent premature wear of the tyres, par-
ticularly in arduous driving conditions
(heavy load, high speed).
The tyre pressures must be checked
cold, at least once a month. Remem-
ber to check the pressure of the spare
wheel.
The tyre under-infl ation detection sys-
tem may experience temporary inter-
ference 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 ve-
hicle (being repaired) or when
one or more wheels without a sensor
are fi tted.