Peugeot 407 C 2006 User Guide

13Familiarisation-
MONITORING
Instrument panel
 20
1. With the ignition on, the orange
and red warning lights come on.
2. With the engine running, these
warning lights should switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to
the page concerned. Lighting of the indicator light indi-
cates the status of the corresponding
function.
A.
Deactivation of the front and/or
rear parking assistance.
 95
B. Central locking.
 66C. Deactivation of the interior
protection alarm.
 64
D. Hazard warning lights.
 79
E. Selection of the electronically
controlled suspension.
 90
F. Deactivation of the electronic
stability programme ESP.
 80
A. With the ignition on, the fuel
gauge needle should rise.
B. With the engine running, the
associated low level warning
light should switch off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level
indicator should display "OIL
OK" for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up
the level which is low.
Warning lights
 22
Controls bar

Familiarisation14 -
KEEPING YOUR PASSENGERS
SAFE
Front passenger air bag*
 85
1. Selection/Switching off of the
cruise control.
2. Decrease of the programmed
value and storing of a speed.
3. Increase of the programmed
value and storing of a speed.
4. Cruise control On/Off.
In order to be programmed or activat-
ed, the vehicle speed must be above
25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth
gear engaged on the manual gearbox. 1.
Selection/Switching off of the
speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease of the programmed
value.
3. Increase of the programmed
value.
4. Speed limiter On/Off.
The values must be set with the en-
gine running.
1.
Insert the key.
2. Select the "OFF" position.
3. Remove the key keeping the
switch in this position.
DRIVING SAFELY
Cruise control
 91
Speed limiter
* According to country.
Passenger air bag disarmed
This warning light remains
on on the instrument panel
whilst the airbag is dis-
armed. 93

Instruments and controls20 -
1 - Coolant temperature indicator
dial.
2 - Lights on indicators:
dipped headlamps.
main beam headlamps.
front fog lamps.
rear fog lamps.
3 - Rev counter dial.
4 - Warning lights:
seat belts not fastened in the front.
fuel level.
left direction indicator.
5 - Fuel level indicator dial.
5-DIAL PETROL-DIESEL MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
INSTRUMENT PANELS
6 - Warning lights:
handbrake applied or brake fluid level or electronic brake force
distribution fault.
right direction indicator.
7 - Speedometer dial.
8 - Warning lights:
emission control system.
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
passenger air bag disarmed.
pre-heat (Diesel engine starting sequence).
9 - Engine oil temperature indicator
dial. Automatic gearbox lever
position indicator.
12 - Instrument panel lighting
rheostat.
10 -
CHECK and trip recorder zero
reset and service display button.
11 - Instrument panel display:
Total distance recorder.
Trip recorder.
Cruise control/speed limiter reference value.
Service indicator.
Direction advice (navigation).
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
Trip computer information displays.
Warning and status displays.

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Instruments and controls22 -
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected:
when the CHECK OK indicator light
has been displayed, the warning
light(s) is(are) displayed.
You can start your vehicle; however,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected:
the CHECK OK indicator light does
not appear and the warning light(s)
is(are) displayed.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer without de-
lay.
* According to country.
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on posi-
tion, all of the warning lights of the
functions tested are displayed. They
are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic
CHECK (vehicle autotest) is carried
out.
No "major" fault has been
detected: the CHECK OK
indicator light is displayed
after a few seconds.
You can start your vehicle. Pressing the "CHECK/000" button
on the instrument panel starts the
manual CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to find out,
at any time (with the key in the igni-
tion on position or with the engine
running):
- the warnings present,
- the status of the functions activated or deactivated (wipers, automatic
switching on of the lights).
Manual CHECK
The passenger air bag dis-
armed indicator light* re-
mains on while the air bag is
disarmed.
With the engine running and the
vehicle moving, the instrument
panel screen displays
the warning
lights (in the event of a fault).

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Braking system warning
light
This indicates:
- handbrake applied or incorrectly released,
- an excessive drop in the brake fluid level, in this case linked with the
STOP warning light,
- an electronic brake force distribu- tion malfunction, linked with the
STOP warning light.
WARNING LIGHTS WHICH
ARE DISPLAYED ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANELSeat belt warning light
When the ignition is switched
on, the warning light comes
on if a front occupant has
not fastened his seat belt or
if he unfastens it.
Fuel warning light
In certain driving conditions
and depending on the en-
gine, the distance which
you will be able to travel
with the remaining fuel may be less
than 30 miles (50 kilometres) (the
capacity of the tank is approximately
67 litres).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few
seconds after the engine is
switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
warning light flashes or comes on
continuously, this indicates an emis-
sion control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light*
If the warning light remains
on, this indicates that the
passenger air bag has been
disarmed intentionally.
This warning light is re-
peated on the instrument
panel screen in the case
of the last 2 faults.
Stop immediately in the two latter
cases. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
If it comes on continuously
above 6 mph (10 km/h), it
indicates an ABS fault.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
This warning light is re-
peated on the instru-
ment panel screen.
Directional headlamps
warning light
When this flashes, it indi-
cates a malfunction of the
directional headlamps.
It is linked with the service warning
light which is displayed on the instru-
ment panel screen, an audible warn-
ing and a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to
switch off before starting.
The duration of the display
is determined by the exterior climatic
conditions.
* According to country.
This warning light is re-
peated on the instru-
ment panel screen.

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Tyre under-inflation
warning light
This indicates that the tyre
pressure is too low.
A message on the multifunction
display indicates the wheel(s) con-
cerned.
Refer to the information label affixed
to the central pillar of the driver’s
door. For your safety, check the tyre
pressures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control
system (ESP) warning lights
Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
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 fluid
level warning light
When the wipers are switched
on, this indicates that the fluid
level is too low.
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp
wash fluid reservoir.
Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running,
this indicates a charging cir-
cuit malfunction (battery ter-
minals, alternator belt).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a low engine
oil level.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS WHICH
ARE DISPLAYED ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN
STOP warning light
It comes on linked with the
engine oil pressure, cool-
ant temperature, power
steering, braking system
or punctured tyre warning lights.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level
warning light
(according to version)
This warning light indicates an
insufficient cooling circuit level.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning: the cooling circuit is pres-
surised, wait for the engine to cool
down before topping up the level.
When topping up, and in order
to prevent any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap by two turns
to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level
with coolant.
Power steering warning light
This indicates a power
steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP
warning light.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Tyre under-inflation
detection system warning
light
This indicates the absence
or malfunction of one or
more tyre pressure sensors or a sys-
tem fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning light
This indicates an electronic
engine immobiliser system
malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pads wear
warning light
This indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel tank cap warning
light (according to
version)
With the engine running,
this indicates that the fuel
tank cap is incorrectly secured or ab-
sent.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
Door/boot open warning
light
With the engine running, this
indicates that an access has
not been closed correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
display identifies the access(es) con-
cerned.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag
fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Bulb blown warning light
When the lights are switched
on, this indicates that one or
more bulbs are faulty (exclud-
ing the dipped headlamps,
front fog lamps and side repeaters).
Have the faulty bulb replaced by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp
beam adjustment system
warning light
This indicates that the auto-
matic headlamp height ad-
juster is faulty.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic switching
on of the lights system
warning light
This indicates an automatic
switching on of the lights
system fault.
Manual control is still possible.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or
more punctured tyres have
been detected.
A message on the multifunction
display identifies the wheel(s) con-
cerned.
It is linked with the STOP warning light.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and
have it repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This indicates that the engine
oil pressure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning light.
Stop immediately if it comes on
while the engine is running.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication
circuit, top up the level and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronically controlled
suspension indicator lights
This comes on when the
SPORT function is activat-
ed.
Automatic switching on
of the lights indicator
light
This comes on when the
AUTO function is activated.
Automatic switching on
of the lights deactivation
indicator light
This comes on when the
AUTO function is deactivated.
Automatic wipers
indicator light
This comes on when the
AUTO function is activated.
Automatic wipers
deactivation indicator light
This comes on when the
AUTO function is deacti-
vated.
Service warning light
This is displayed for the fol-
lowing warnings:
- remote control battery
flat,
- directional headlamps malfunction,
- engine management system fault.
In the first case, replace the remote
control battery.
In the second case, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible.
Electronically controlled
suspension fault warning
light
This indicates an electroni-
cally controlled suspension
malfunction.
Select automatic operation and con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
Obstacle proximity
detection system warning
light
In forward and/or reverse
gear, this indicates an obsta-
cle proximity detection system fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Speed control system
warning light
This indicates a cruise con-
trol/speed limiter fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. This comes on when the
SPORT function is deacti-
vated.
Particle emission filter
saturation warning light
(Diesel engine)
With the engine running, this
indicates that the particle
emission filter is starting to become
saturated (exceptionally prolonged
urban driving type conditions: low
speed, long traffic jams...) or a low
diesel additive reservoir level.
In order to regenerate the filter, you
are advised to drive, as soon as pos-
sible when the traffic conditions per-
mit, at a speed of 40 mph (60 km/h)
or above for at least five minutes (un-
til the warning light is switched off).
If the warning light remains on, con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Following prolonged use of the vehi-
cle at very low speeds or at idle, you
may, exceptionally, notice an emis-
sion of water vapour at the exhaust
during acceleration. This does not af-
fect the performance of the vehicle or
the environment.
Water in diesel filter
warning light
This indicates the presence
of water in the diesel filter.
There is a risk of damage to
the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.

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Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone A, the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on
(linked with the STOP warn-
ing light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool
down before topping up the level, if
necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pres-
surised, in order to prevent
any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level
with coolant, if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
This indicates an automatic
gearbox programme fault.
Automatic gearbox lever
position indicator lights
Automatic gearbox fault
warning light
This indicates an automatic
gearbox fault.
The gearbox will operate in down-
grade mode, locked in 3rd gear.
Never force the selector lever.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
6 speed automatic gearbox
"Park" indicator
lights
"Reverse"
indicator lights
"Neutral"
indicator lights
"Drive" indicator
lights
The letter S or the symbol , asso-
ciated with the gate lever position
indicator lights, corresponds to the
Sport or Snow programme selected
intentionally. "Manual" indicator lights
These correspond to the manual
control of the gearbox.
When the engine speed is too low or
too high in relation to the gear engaged,
the gear selected flashes for a few sec-
onds, then the actual gear is displayed,
the auto-adaptive programme having
taken control temporarily.