steering Peugeot 407 2008 Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1.
Audio equipment steering wheel stalk.

2. Steering lock and ignition.

3. Steering wheel height and depth
adjustment.

4. Cruise control/speed limiter stalk.

5. Lights/Direction indicator stalk.

6. Air conditioned glove box.
Fuse box.

7. Bonnet release.

8.
Passenger-operated electric window
control.

9. Speakers (tweeters).

10. Air diffuser vent grille.

11. Instrument panel.

12.
Wiper/Wash-wipe/Trip computer stalk.

13. Headlamp height adjustment.

14.
Storage compartment (driver's side).

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FAMILIARISATION
Switch on the ignition and press switch 1 : - indicator light 2 on (switch pressed):
automatic operation.
- indicator light 2 off: automatic sys-
tem off. The mirror remains in its
clearest state. Manual
When stationary, unlock the steering
wheel by pushing the control forwards
then lock by pulling the control fully.

 50

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Exterior mirror adjustment

A. Selection of the mirror.

B. Adjustment of the position of the mirror.

Also...
To guarantee optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Steering wheel adjustment
Automatic day/night interior
mirror adjustment

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Also...

C. Folding/Unfolding.

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1INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
26
Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this in-
dicates a charging circuit malfunction
(battery terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Tyre under-infl ation warning
light
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
Refer to the information label affi xed
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control system
(ESP) warning lights Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake warning light
This indicates that the hand-
brake is still applied or has not been
released correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning light.
Low wash-wipe and
headlamp wash fl uid level
warning light
When the wipers are switched on, this
indicates that the fl uid level is too low.
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl uid reservoir.
Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a critical engine oil level
(too low).
WARNING LIGHTS SPECIFIC TO THE 5-DIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
These warning lights are displayed on
the instrument panel display. STOP warning light
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.

Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
identifi es the wheel(s) concerned.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and have
it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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3COMFORT
MANUAL STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEIGHT AND DEPTH OF THE STEERING WHEEL
WELCOME FUNCTION
You can activate or deac-
tivate this function via the
"personalisation-configu-
ration" menu on the multi-
function display.
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
the steering wheel by pushing the con-
trol forwards.
Adjust the height and depth of the
steering wheel then lock by pulling the
control fully.
When stationary, adjust the height or
depth of the steering wheel by moving
the control:

 forwards or backwards to adjust
the depth.

 up or down to adjust the height. When the driver’s door is opened with
the ignition off, the steering wheel ris-
es to make access to or exit from the
vehicle easier.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery,
the welcome function must be reinitial-
ised:
- move the control in the direction of
the required adjustment,
- release the control,
- move the control again until it reaches its stop.
This procedure must be carried out for
all four directions.

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7SAFETY
94
Disarming the front
passenger’s front air bag * Reactivation
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the
"ON" posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag and thus
ensure its safety function.

To ensure the safety of your child, it
is essential to disarm the passenger
air bag when you install a rear-fac-
ing child seat on the front passenger
seat. Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the
air bag were to infl ate.

 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 po-
sition. The steering column air bag protects
the driver’s knees in the event of a se-
rious front impact.
It is incorporated in the fascia below
the steering column.
In the event of a malfunction
* According to country. Activation
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags.
Instrument panel
warning light.
Instrument panel
warning light.
If this warning light comes on, ac-
companied 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 deployed in the event of
a serious impact. Steering column air bag
When the ignition is on, this
warning light remains lit on the
instrument panel for the dura-
tion of disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.

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7SAFETY
94
Disarming the front
passenger’s front air bag * Reactivation
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the
"ON" posi-
tion to re-activate the air bag and thus
ensure its safety function.

To ensure the safety of your child, it
is essential to disarm the passenger
air bag when you install a rear-fac-
ing child seat on the front passenger
seat. Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the
air bag were to infl ate.

 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 po-
sition. The steering column air bag protects
the driver’s knees in the event of a se-
rious front impact.
It is incorporated in the fascia below
the steering column.
In the event of a malfunction
* According to country. Activation
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags.
Instrument panel
warning light.
Instrument panel
warning light.
If this warning light comes on, ac-
companied 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 deployed in the event of
a serious impact. Steering column air bag
When the ignition is on, this
warning light remains lit on the
instrument panel for the dura-
tion of disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.

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113
CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instructions
in the PEUGEOT Network or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:

A = maximum
Never fi ll past this mark.

B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil level

 Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick. Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out
at the intervals specifi ed and the vis-
cosity of the oil chosen must meet the
requirements laid down in the manu-
facturer’s servicing schedule. Consult
the instructions in the PEUGEOT
Network.

Note : avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty
the used oil into the containers provi-
ded for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
Network. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
Replace the cartridge regularly in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi ls DOT4
Standards.
It is imperative that the brake fl uid is
changed at the intervals specifi ed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.

Note : avoid all contact with the skin,
the brake fl uid is harmful to health and
very corrosive. Used oil
Power steering reservoir
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer.

 Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
avoid freezing, this fl uid should not be
topped up or replaced with water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to
prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has drop-
ped, remove the cap and top up the
level.

Note : the coolant does not need to be
changed.
Use the fl uid recommended
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling Do not dispose of used oil,
brake fl uid or coolant into
drains or onto the ground.

Important : if you have to re-
move/refi t the engine style co-
ver, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fi xing clips. CHECKS

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1010PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Without lifting (4 wheels on the ground)
You must always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the spare wheel.
From the front:

 Unclip the cover, by pressing the
bottom part,

 Screw in the towing eye as far as it
will go. Place the gear lever in neutral (po-
sition N in the case of the automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special require-
ment may lead to the destruction of
certain braking units and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine
is re-started.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing a vehicle with an auto-
matic gearbox in reverse gear
is prohibited (absence of lubri-
cation).
When towing with four wheels on the
ground, the following rules must be
obeyed:
- lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a maximum dis-
tance of 30 miles (50 km).
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
From the rear:

 Unclip the cover,

 Screw in the towing eye as far as it
will go. Special features of the
automatic gearbox
Lifting
(2 wheels only on the ground)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle with
a professional lifting device. When towing with the engine
switched off, there is no brak-
ing or steering assistance.

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RADIO: selection of the previous stored station. MP3/JUKEBOX: selection of the previous directory. CD CHANGER: selection of the previous CD. Selection of the previous item on a menu.
RADIO: selection of the next stored station. MP3/JUKEBOX: selection of the next directory. CD CHANGER: selection of the next CD. Selection of the next item on a menu.
RADIO: automatic search for a higher frequency. CD/MP3/JUKEBOX/CD CHANGER: selection of the next track. CD/CD CHANGER: continuous press: fast forwards play.
RADIO: automatic search for a lower frequency. CD/MP3/JUKEBOX/CD CHANGER: selection of the previous track. CD/CD CHANGER: continuous press: fast backwards play.
- Change of sound source. - Confi rmation of a selection. - Pick up/Hang up the telephone. - Press for more than 2 seconds: access to the telephone menu.
Volume increase.
Volume decrease.
CONTROL SHORT-CUTS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Mute: by pressing the volume increase and decrease buttons simultaneously.
The sound is restored by pressing one of the two volume buttons.

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RADIO: selection of the next stored station. CD CHANGER: selection of the next CD. Selection of the next item on a menu. MP3: selection of the next directory.
RADIO: selection of the previous stored station. CD CHANGER: selection of the previous CD. Selection of the previous item on a menu. MP3: selection of the previous directory.
RADIO: automatic search for a higher frequency. CD/CD CHANGER/MP3: selection of the next track. CD/CD CHANGER: continuous press: fast forwards play. Selection of the previous item.
RADIO: automatic search for a lower frequency. CD/CD CHANGER/MP3: selection of the previous track. CD/CD CHANGER: continuous press: fast backwards play. Selection of the next item.
Volume increase.
Volume decrease.
CONTROL SHORT-CUTS
Mute: by pressing the volume increase and decrease buttons simultaneously.
The sound is restored by pressing one of the two volume buttons.
- Change of sound source. - Confi rmation of a selection. - Pick up/Hang up the telephone. - Press for more than 2 seconds: access to the telephone menu.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS