Peugeot 407 C 2006 Owners Manual

85Safety-
Disarming the front
passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to disarm the pas-
senger 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 po-
sition.
The air bag warning light on the in-
strument panel remains lit for the du-
ration of disarming. Disarming check
This is confirmed by the indicator
light.
With the ignition on, illumina-
tion of this warning light indi-
cates that the front passenger
air bag is disarmed (switch in
the
"OFF" position).
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger 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" po-
sition to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure its safety function.
* According to country.

87Driving-
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
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.
HANDBRAKE
To apply
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and apply
the handbrake.
To release
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.In the case of the 3 litre V6
24V engine with manual
gearbox, the speed is limi-
ted automatically in reverse
gear.

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Gear selection gate
 Move the lever in the gate to se-
lect 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 po-
sition with the vehicle stationary, en-
gine 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 en-
gine 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 six speed automatic gearbox of-
fers, as required, the comfort of the
auto-adaptive programme enhanced
by a selection suited to dynamic driv-
ing 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, re-
lease 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 po-
sition P or N in the gate,
 turn the ignition key. Always keep your foot on the
brake on a steep incline.
When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if posi-
tion 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 en-
gine running, as the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
With the ignition off, if the le-
ver is not in position P, an au-
dible signal is heard when the
driver’s door is opened, or af-
ter approximately 45 seconds. Move
the lever to position P. The audible
signal ceases.

89Driving-
When maintenance opera-
tions need to be carried out
with the engine running, ap-
ply the handbrake and select
the Park position.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 auto-
matically 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, accom-
panied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the
multi-function display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
ates in downgrade mode (locked in
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
tial 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 (driv-
ing in automatic mode) to position M
(driving in manual mode) at any time.
The auto-adaptive programme
 select position D in the gate: the
gearbox operates in auto-adap-
tive 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 pro-
gramme will change down automati-
cally in order to provide efficient en-
gine braking. 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
performance 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.
Releasing the accelera-
tor 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 sur-
face. If the battery is flat and the
lever 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.
Manual selection of the SPORT
position
 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, the
shock absorption becomes firmer.
In the event of a fault , it
comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Select automatic operation and con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
Operating check
This is confirmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights.
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION*
The suspension adapts automati-
cally and instantly to different driving
styles and road characteristics, im-
proving the comfort of the occupants
and the vehicle’s road holding capa-
bilities.
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, guar-
anteeing optimum road holding.
When the ignition is switched on, the
electronic suspension is always ac-
tive in automatic mode.
* According to version.

91Driving-
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER
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 . Selecting the function

Place switch 1 in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
not yet active and no speed has
been memorised. The display in-
dicates:
Switching the function off
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or
LIMIT to switch the system off. Note:
It is possible to accele-
rate 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 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 prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed
speed.
In no circumstances does the cruise
control replace the requirement to
respect speed limits, nor does it re-
place the need for vigilance and re-
sponsibility on the part of the driver.

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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 low-
er than fourth (second gear for the
automatic gearbox) or if the ESP is
activated. Operating check
In the event of a cruise control mal-
function, 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 ap-
pears 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 prevent the mat from be-
coming caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fit 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 un-
til 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 in-
crease 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 indi-
cates (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.

93Driving-
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER
Limiter function
This prevents the vehicle speed ex-
ceeding the speed programmed by
the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph
(30 km/h)).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 in-
crease or decrease of the value in
steps of 5 mph (5 km/h). Activation/deactivation of the
limiter
Pressing button
4 activates the lim-
iter, pressing this button again deac-
tivates it.
When the limiter is active, the display
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
The operations must be
carried out with the engine
running. 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 ex-
ceeding the programmed speed.
In no circumstances does the speed
limiter replace the requirement to
respect speed limits, nor does it re-
place the need for vigilance and re-
sponsibility on the part of the driver.

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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 firmly (passing thepoint 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 be-
coming caught under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fit 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 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. A warning light comes on, an audible
signal is heard and a message ap-
pears on the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.

95Driving-
FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE
This system consists of proximity
sensors:
- six in the front bumper,
and/or
- four in the rear bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, ve-
hicle, tree, gate, etc.) in front of or
behind the vehicle. However, it can-
not detect obstacles located directly
under the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, cone or any
other similar object may be detected at
the beginning of the manoeuvre but
may no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it.The proximity of the obstacle is indi-
cated by:
- an audible signal which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle ap-
proaches the obstacle,
- a graphic on the multifunction dis- play, with blocks which become in-
creasingly close to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation
to the emission of the audible signal
by the speakers; that is, front or rear
and right or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous
and/or the "Danger" symbol appears
on the multifunction display.
The system becomes inactive again:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h),- at the end of the manoeuvre, when stationary, after a few seconds
(front parking assistance only).
Detection zone
To guarantee optimum op-
eration, in bad weather or in
winter, ensure that the sen-
sors are not covered with
mud, frost or snow. The system is deactivated
if the vehicle is stationary
for more than 3 seconds.
Detection
The system is activated when:
- reverse gear is engaged,
- the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)
in forward gear.
It is accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and/or displaying of the vehicle
on the multifunction display.