Peugeot 407 C 2006 Manual Online

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4 - Front armrest
To open the compartment:
 Raise the handle A.
CDs and coins can be stored in this
compartment.
5 - Retractable cup/can holder
This is located at the front of the front
armrest.
Press the cover to open the cup/can
holder.
CENTRE CONSOLE
1 - Front ashtray
This is fitted with a lighter socket or a
12 volt socket.
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty the ashtray, after opening,
grip the receptacle and remove it.
2 - 12 volt accessories socket
This is a lighter type socket, fitted
with a cap. It is supplied with current
from the ignition on position.
3 - Storage container
This is located at the rear of the front
armrest.
To remove it, open it fully, press the
upper lug then pull to remove it.

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Fitting/removing the mat
When removing the mat on the driver’s
side, push the seat as far back as
possible and remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat
correctly on the pin and clip the
fixings. Check that the mat is secured
correctly.
Right-hand storage compartment
The right-hand storage compartment
(in the absence of the JBL Hi-Fi
system) can accommodate a box
of bulbs, a warning triangle and the
luggage retaining net.
To gain access to the compartment:
 turn the two screws to the right
and remove the panel.
Access to the ski flap
Tilt the rear armrest and pull the
handle down then towards you to
open the flap.
Luggage retaining net
Use the 4 lashing rings on the lug-
gage compartment floor to secure
your luggage using the retaining net.
To prevent the mat from
becoming caught under the
pedals:
- only use mats suited to the fixings already present in
the vehicle. It is imperative
that these fixings are used.
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica-
tors flash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights*
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lights come on auto-
matically. They switch off automati-
cally the first time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off
by pressing the button.
* According to country.
Safety

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP)
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) incorporates the following sys-
tems:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the braking system (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance system,
- the traction control (ASR),
- the dynamic stability control (DSC).
Traction control (ASR)
The ASR system optimises traction
in order to avoid wheel slip by acting
on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the
path followed by the vehicle and that
required by the driver, the DSC moni-
tors each wheel and automatically
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return
the vehicle to the required path, with-
in the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating modes
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and braking system (EBFD)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and braking system (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when
braking and offers improved control, in
particular on poor or slippery road sur-
faces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The braking system provides integral
management of the braking pressure
wheel by wheel. Emergency braking assistance
system
In an emergency, this system enables
you to reach the optimum braking
pressure more quickly and therefore
reduce the stopping distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed
at which the brake pedal is pressed.
This is felt by a reduction in the re-
sistance of the pedal and an increase
in the effectiveness of the braking.
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied
by a buzzer and a mes-
sage, it indicates that there
is a malfunction of the ABS,
which can cause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
and ABS warning lights, ac-
companied by a buzzer and
a message, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the electro-
nic brake force distribution, which can
cause a loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Safety

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Operation of the DSC
When changing wheels
(tyres and rims), make sure
that these are approved.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight vibra-
tions of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking,
press very firmly without
releasing the pressure. Operating fault
When a system malfunction occurs, the
warning light comes on accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
The DSC offers improved
safety during normal driving
but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks
(late braking) or drive at very high
speeds.
Operation of the system is guaran-
teed on condition that the manufactur-
er’s instructions regarding the wheels
(tyres and rims), the braking compo-
nents, the electronic components and
the PEUGEOT network assembly and
maintenance/repair procedures are
complied with.
Following an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning light on the instru-
ment panel.
The indicator light comes
on.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting
the vehicle when it is stuck in mud,
immobilised in snow, on unstable
ground…), it may prove useful to de-
activate the DSC.
 Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located on the centre console.
The switch light and the indicator light
come on: the DSC no longer acts on
the operation of the engine.
Indicator light on the instru-
ment panel.
Reactivation
 Automatic when the ignition is
switched off,
 Automatic from 30 mph (50 km/h),
 Manual by pressing the switch
again.

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SEAT BELTS
Front seat belt height adjust-
ment :
 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it
downwards.
 To raise the attachment point,
slide control 1 upwards. Detection of fastening of the front
seat belts
When the ignition is switched on
,
if a front passenger has not fastened
his seat belt and if the vehicle speed
is below 13 mph (20 km/h) , you are
warned by lighting of the seat belt
warning light .
The warning light switches off when
the seat belt(s) concerned is(are)
fastened.
If the vehicle speed is above 13 mph
(20 km/h) , you are warned by flash-
ing of the seat belt warning light , an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen locating the un-
fastened seat belt(s).
Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force
limiter
In the event of a serious im-
pact, the pre-tensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belts firmly
against the bodies of the occupants.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-
sure of the seat belt on the body of
the occupant in the event of an ac-
cident. Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt.
These seat belts have a force lim-
iter.
To fasten the seat belts
 Pull the strap, then insert the end
into the clasp.
 Check that the seat belt is fas-
tened correctly by pulling the
strap. To unfasten the seat belts

Press the button on the clasp.
Note: a bag or an animal
placed on the front passen-
ger seat may trigger the light-
ing of the warning light.
The audible signal ceases
and the warning light switches off
when the seat belt concerned is fas-
tened.
After two minutes without any action
on the seat belts, the flashing warn-
ing light remains on permanently and
the audible signal ceases.
All of the warnings cease when a
door is opened or when the engine is
switched off.
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Wherever you are seated in
the vehicle, always fasten
your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an in-
ertia reel permitting automatic adjust-
ment of the length of the strap to your
size. The seat belt is stored automat-
ically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is rolled up correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an
automatic locking device which
comes into operation in the event
of a collision or emergency braking.
You can release the device by pulling
rapidly on the strap and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it
does not twist,
- must not be transformed or modi- fied to avoid altering its perfor-
mance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly, or if the straps show signs of
damage, by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers. After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one metre fifty,
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person. Never
allow a child to travel on your lap.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts
, the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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AIR BAGS
The air bags are only operational
when the ignition is on.
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of violent collisions. They
supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts. In this case, the
electronic detectors record and ana-
lyse the sharp deceleration of the ve-
hicle: if the deployment threshold is
reached, the air bags are deployed
instantaneously and protect the oc-
cupants of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly so that they do
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants or their possible exit from the
vehicle.
The air bags will not be deployed in
the case of minor impacts for which
the seat belt is sufficient to provide
maximum protection. The serious-
ness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle, the location of
the impact and the speed of the vehi-
cle at the time of the collision.
Front air bags
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,
except in cases where the passenger
air bag is disarmed.
Front side air bags
The side air bags are incorporated into
the front seat backs.
They are deployed independently of
each other depending on which side
the collision occurs.
Steering column air bag*
The steering column air bag is incorpo-
rated in the fascia below the steering
column.
It protects the driver’s lower limbs.
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags. In the event of a malfunction
* According to country.
If this indicator light comes on, ac-
companied by the audible signal and
the message on the multi-function
display, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have the system checked.
The gas released by the de-
ployed air bags may cause
slight irritation. Instrument panel indicator
light.
Curtain air bags
The curtain air bags are incorporated
into the door pillars and the upper
part of the passenger compartment.
They are deployed independently of
each other depending on which side
the collision occurs and protect the
occupants in the front and in the rear.
Safety

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.

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Steering column air bag*
- Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than
necessary.
Front air bags
- Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
- Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.
- Smoke as little as possible; deploy- ment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.- Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
* According to country.
Front side air bags
- Only put approved covers on the
seats. Contact your PEUGEOT
dealer.
- Do not fix or glue anything to the seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms when the side
air bag inflates.
- Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain air bags
- Do not fix or glue anything to the
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
air bag inflates.
- Do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.
For the front, side, curtain and
steering column* air bags to
be fully effective, observe the
following safety rules:
- Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
- Sit in a normal upright position.
- Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...).
This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occu-
pants.
- All work on the air bag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualified personnel of the
PEUGEOT network.
- After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into,
have the air bag systems checked.
Safety