display Peugeot 407 C 2008 Owner's Guide
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AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y a n d w h e n t h e v e h i -
cle is moving , the system automati-
cally corrects the height of the beam,
whatever the load of the vehicle. The
driver is then assured of having opti-
mum lighting and not causing a nui-
sance to other road users.
DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Activation/Deactivation
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beam to follow the direction of the
road.
The quality of your lighting when turning
is improved considerably.
I n c a s e s o f m a l f u n c t i o n ,
the warning light comes on
on the instrument panel dis-
play, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction display. The sys-
tem places your headlamps to the low
position.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Consult
a PEUGEOT dealer. F u n c t i o n a c t i v a t e d
F u n c t i o n d e a c t i v a t e d To deactivate or acti-
vate the function, go to
the
"Personalisation -
C o n fi g u r a t i o n " menu on
your multifunction display.
When the engine is switched on, the
status of activation/deactivation of this
function selected when the engine was
switched off is retained.
By default, this function is activated.
Note: when stationary or driv-
ing at very low speed, or in
reverse gear, this function is
inactive.
I n t h e e v e n t o f a m a l f u n c -
tion, t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s
on the instrument panel.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e
lights, the function is only acti-
vated if the lights stalk is in the
dipped/main beam headlamps
position.
On starting, with the engine
running, the headlamps initial-
ise automatically and perform
a vertical sweep.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
In the Intermittent position, the wiping
speed is in proportion to the speed of
the vehicle.
In the AUTO position, no further action
on your part is required.
A u t o m a t i c w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r
The automatic wiping is controlled by a
r a i n s e n s o r , fi t t e d o n t h e w i n d s c r e e n .
In AUTO mode, the wipers operate
automatically and a d j u s t t h e i r s p e e d
t o t h e i n t e n s i t y o f t h e r a i n f a l l .
Activation Deactivation
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display,
when the driver presses the
wipers stalk down in AUTO
mode. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display,
when the driver moves the
wipers stalk to position
I , 1
or 2 .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a m a l f u n c t i o n , the
driver is informed of this by a message
on the multifunction display.
In AUTO mode, the wipers will then
operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
located on the windscreen be-
hind the interior mirror.
When using a car wash, switch
off the ignition.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wipers.
When parking in snowy weather, position
the blades at the top of the windscreen
(maintenance position) to prevent the ac-
cumulation of snow.
T h e w i p i n g m u s t b e r e a c t i -
vated if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute . Manual operation of the wipers stalk
by moving the lever
A up and return-
ing it to position "0" cancels the AUTO
position, the deactivation warning light
comes on on the instrument panel dis-
play accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
W i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
I Intermittent wipe
0 Off
AUTO Automatic wipe then single
sweep.
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Maintenance position
This position enables the wiper blades
to be removed.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wipers
stalk positions the wipers at the top
of the windscreen (parking in winter,
cleaning, replacement of the blades).
To reposition the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition and
operate the stalk. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash then
the windscreen wipers operate for a
fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp wash is also activated,
i f t h e h e a d l a m p s a r e o n .
S c r e e n w a s h / h e a d l a m p w a s h l o w
When the minimum level of
the reservoir is reached, this
warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multi-function display.
N e x t t i m e y o u s t o p , fi l l t h e s c r e e n -
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light comes on each time
the stalk is operated, until the reser-
v o i r i s fi l l e d .
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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
In the Intermittent position, the wiping
speed is in proportion to the speed of
the vehicle.
In the AUTO position, no further action
on your part is required.
A u t o m a t i c w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r
The automatic wiping is controlled by a
r a i n s e n s o r , fi t t e d o n t h e w i n d s c r e e n .
In AUTO mode, the wipers operate
automatically and a d j u s t t h e i r s p e e d
t o t h e i n t e n s i t y o f t h e r a i n f a l l .
Activation Deactivation
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display,
when the driver presses the
wipers stalk down in AUTO
mode. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by a message
on the multifunction display,
when the driver moves the
wipers stalk to position
I , 1
or 2 .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a m a l f u n c t i o n , the
driver is informed of this by a message
on the multifunction display.
In AUTO mode, the wipers will then
operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
located on the windscreen be-
hind the interior mirror.
When using a car wash, switch
off the ignition.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wipers.
When parking in snowy weather, position
the blades at the top of the windscreen
(maintenance position) to prevent the ac-
cumulation of snow.
T h e w i p i n g m u s t b e r e a c t i -
vated if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute . Manual operation of the wipers stalk
by moving the lever
A up and return-
ing it to position "0" cancels the AUTO
position, the deactivation warning light
comes on on the instrument panel dis-
play accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
W i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
I Intermittent wipe
0 Off
AUTO Automatic wipe then single
sweep.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
When changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that
these are approved.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight vibrations
of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s -
ing 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 guaranteed
on condition that the manufacturer'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, immo-
bilised in snow, on unstable ground…),
it may prove useful to deactivate the
DSC.
Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-
cated 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 instrument
panel.
Reactivation
Automatic when the ignition is
switched off,
Automatic from 30 mph (50 km/h),
Manual by pressing the switch
again.
Operation of the DSC
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SEAT BELTS
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) fas-
tened.
If the vehicle speed is above 13 mph
(20 km/h) , y o u a r e w a r n e d b y fl a s h -
ing of the seat belt warning light , an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display locating the un-
fastened seat belt(s).
Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force
limiter
In the event of a serious front impact,
the pre-tensioning system instantly
t i g h t e n s t h e s e a t b e l t s fi r m l y a g a i n s t
the bodies of the occupants.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt against the chest of
the occupant, so increasing his pro-
tection. Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e e a c h fi t t e d w i t h a
three-point inertia reel seat belt.
These seat belts have a force limiter.
To fasten the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the
tongue into the buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap. To unfasten the seat belts
Press the red button on the buckle.
Note: a bag or an animal
placed on the front passenger
seat may trigger the lighting of
the warning light.
The audible signal ceases and the
warning light switches off when the
seat belt concerned is fastened.
After two minutes without any action
o n t h e s e a t b e l t s , t h e fl a s h i n g w a r n i n g
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.
Front seat belt height adjustment:
To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it
downwards.
To raise the attachment point, slide
control 1 upwards.
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In the event of a malfunction
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. Instrument panel warning light.
Disarming the front passenger’s front air bag *
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 passen-
ger seat. Otherwise, the child would
risk being seriously injured or killed
i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
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. 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.
* According to country. When the ignition is on, this
warning light remains lit on
the instrument panel for the
duration of disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact. 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.
Steering column air bag
Activation
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags.
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Front side air bags
The side air bags protect the driver
and passengers in the event of a se-
rious side impact in order to limit the
risks of injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated into
the front seat back.
Activation
The side air bags are deployed inde-
pendently of each other in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane directed from the outside to the
inside of the vehicle.
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.
In the event of a malfunction
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. Instrument panel warning
light.
* According to country.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The curtain air bags protect the driver
and passengers in the event of a se-
rious side impact in order to limit the
risks of injury to the head.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated
into the door pillars and the upper part
of the passenger compartment. Activation
It is deployed at the same time as the
corresponding side air bags in the
event of a serious side impact applied
to all or part of the side impact zone
B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane directed from the outside to the
inside of the vehicle.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant of the ve-
hicle and the windows.
In the event of a minor impact
or bump on the side of the
vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the air bag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a front or rear collision,
the air bag is not deployed.
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In the event of a malfunction
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. Instrument panel warning light.
Disarming the front passenger’s front air bag *
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 passen-
ger seat. Otherwise, the child would
risk being seriously injured or killed
i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
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. 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.
* According to country. When the ignition is on, this
warning light remains lit on
the instrument panel for the
duration of disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact. 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.
Steering column air bag
Activation
It is deployed at the same time as the
front air bags.
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When maintenance opera-
tions need to be carried out
with the engine running, apply
the handbrake and select the
P ark 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 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
message on the multi-func-
tion 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.
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-adaptive
mode, without any action on your
part, taking into account the follow-
ing parameters:
- the style of driving,
- t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d ,
- 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 auto-
matically 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-
c a l l y i n o r d e r t o p r o v i d e e f fi c i e n t e n g i n e
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 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 op-
timise braking on a slippery surface.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e -
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.