Peugeot 407 C 2008 Manual Online

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FILLING WITH FUEL
The fuel fi ller fl ap is electric, you can

only open it by pressing button A .
Button A is deactivated auto-
matically from 6 mph (10 km/h).
When fi lling with fuel, the
engine must be switched off
with the ignition off: Operating fault
A fuel gauge fault is indicated by the
fuel level indicator needle returning to
zero.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel warning

 Turn the cap to the left.

 Remove the cap and hang the end
on the hook located on the inside
of the fl ap.
A label affi xed to the inside of the fuel
fi ller fl ap indicates which type of fuel
to use.
When you fi ll your tank, do not con-
tinue after the third cut-off of the pump.
This could cause your vehicle to mal-
function.

The capacity of the tank is approxi-
mately 67 litres.

 After fi lling the tank, screw on the
cap and close the fuel fi ller fl ap.
Ensure that the fuel fi ller fl ap is
closed correctly. When this warning light comes
on in certain driving conditions
and depending on the engine,
the distance which can be
travelled with the fuel remain-
ing may be less than 30 miles
(50 kilometres).

Note: should you run out of fuel, you
must add at least 6 litres.

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LIGHTS STALK
Lights off
Side lights Dipped/main beam head-
lamps Lights on
With the ignition and the automatic
lights function switched off, on open-
ing the driver's door a buzzer sounds
to warn you that you have left your
lights on.
Front and rear fog lamps (ring B)

 Turn ring B forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The
position is confi rmed by the light
on the instrument panel.
Front fog lamps (one press)
These operate with the side lights, dipped
headlamps or main beam headlamps. Rear fog lamps (two presses)
These operate with the side lights and
the front fog lamps, or with the dipped
or main beam headlamps.
Left
: downwards.

Right
: upwards
Direction indicators (fl ashers)
If you forget to return the di-
rection indicator to its normal
position, the volume of the au-
dible signal will increase, if you
are driving at a speed greater
than 45 mph (70 km/h).
Parking lights *
The side lights are lit on the side the
traffi c is on for a few hours.
With the engine switched off and with-
in 45 seconds maximum, place the in-
dicator lights stalk on the traffi c side
(for example: for parking on the right;
switching on of the lights on the left).
This is indicated by an audible signal
and lighting of the corresponding di-
rection indicator on the instrument
panel for a few seconds. If the parking lights are activated
when your vehicle switches to
economy mode, they will remain
on. However, you cannot acti-
vate the parking lights if your vehicle is
already in economy mode.
Dipped/main beam change

 Pull the stalk fully towards you.
* According to version.
Automatic switching on of
the lights.
In the case of vehicles which
are not fi tted with a lights stalk
with the "AUTO" position,
you can deactivate or activate
the automatic lighting via the multi-
function display "Personalisation -
Confi guration" menu.
Front and rear lights (ring A)

 Turn ring A to the position required

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The timed duration must also
be set, via the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
Confi guration" menu.
Automatic switching on of the lights
To switch the function on
or off, use the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
Confi guration" menu. Activation
Deactivation
When this function is activat-
ed, the indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When the function is deacti-
vated, the indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.

Cancellation:

 fl ash the headlamps,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Manual "follow-me-home" lighting
If the automatic switching on of the lights
is not activated, the manual "follow-me-
home" lighting can be activated.
When you leave your vehicle, the side
lights and dipped headlamps remain
on for approximately 1 minute.

Activation:

 switch off the engine,

 fl ash the headlamps,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Deactivation:

 fl ash the headlamps again,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Automatic "follow-me-home"
lighting
When you leave your vehicle with
the
automatic switching on of the lights
activated , the side lights and dipped
headlamps remain on for the duration se-
lected when the ignition is switched off.
To activate or deactivate this func-
tion, pass via the multifunction display

"Personalisation - Configuration"
menu.
In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect suffi -
cient light. As a consequence,
the lights will not come on au-
tomatically.
This function is active when the vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly , if the system is
activated, the dipped headlamps and
the side lights come on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, multifunc-
tion display, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switch-
ing on of the lights mode or when the
lights are switched on manually. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
* According to country.
This function is available di-
rectly at the lights stalk on
certain versions depending on
the type of lights stalk.
The side lights and dipped beam head-
lamps switch on automatically if the light
is poor, or during operation of the wind-
screen wipers. They switch off as soon
as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wipers stop.

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The timed duration must also
be set, via the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
Confi guration" menu.
Automatic switching on of the lights
To switch the function on
or off, use the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
Confi guration" menu. Activation
Deactivation
When this function is activat-
ed, the indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When the function is deacti-
vated, the indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.

Cancellation:

 fl ash the headlamps,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Manual "follow-me-home" lighting
If the automatic switching on of the lights
is not activated, the manual "follow-me-
home" lighting can be activated.
When you leave your vehicle, the side
lights and dipped headlamps remain
on for approximately 1 minute.

Activation:

 switch off the engine,

 fl ash the headlamps,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Deactivation:

 fl ash the headlamps again,

 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Automatic "follow-me-home"
lighting
When you leave your vehicle with
the
automatic switching on of the lights
activated , the side lights and dipped
headlamps remain on for the duration se-
lected when the ignition is switched off.
To activate or deactivate this func-
tion, pass via the multifunction display

"Personalisation - Configuration"
menu.
In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect suffi -
cient light. As a consequence,
the lights will not come on au-
tomatically.
This function is active when the vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly , if the system is
activated, the dipped headlamps and
the side lights come on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, multifunc-
tion display, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switch-
ing on of the lights mode or when the
lights are switched on manually. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
* According to country.
This function is available di-
rectly at the lights stalk on
certain versions depending on
the type of lights stalk.
The side lights and dipped beam head-
lamps switch on automatically if the light
is poor, or during operation of the wind-
screen wipers. They switch off as soon
as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wipers stop.

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AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

When stationary and when the vehi-
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.

In cases of malfunction ,
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. Function activated
Function deactivated To deactivate or acti-
vate the function, go to
the
"Personalisation -
Confi guration" 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.

In the event of a malfunc-
tion, this warning light fl ashes
on the instrument panel.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime
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.
Automatic windscreen wiper
The automatic wiping is controlled by a
rain sensor, fi tted on the windscreen.
In AUTO mode, the wipers operate
automatically and adjust their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
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 .

In the event of a malfunction , 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.

The wiping must be reacti-
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.
Windscreen wipers

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. Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash then
the windscreen wipers operate for a
fi xed period.
The headlamp wash is also activated,

if the headlamps are on.
Screenwash/headlampwash low
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.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screen-
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light comes on each time
the stalk is operated, until the reser-
voir is fi lled.

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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.
Automatic windscreen wiper
The automatic wiping is controlled by a
rain sensor, fi tted on the windscreen.
In AUTO mode, the wipers operate
automatically and adjust their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
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 .

In the event of a malfunction , 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.

The wiping must be reacti-
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.
Windscreen wipers

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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COURTESY LIGHTS

1. Front courtesy light

2. Front map reading lights
With the ignition on, operate the relevant switch.

3. Rear courtesy light

4. Rear map reading lights
With the ignition on, operate the relevant switch. Deactivation
The courtesy lights can be deactivat-
ed by pressing switch
1 for more than
three seconds. Pressing switch 1 or

3 briefl y switches the corresponding
courtesy light on and off.
The map reading lights are not affected
by this and can still be switched on.
Activation
To re-activate the automatic lighting,
press switch 1 again.
Sill illumination
The sill lighting is at the bottom of each
door trim.
The lights come on automatically
when a door is opened and switch off
automatically when all of the doors are
closed.
Boot light
The boot light is located in the right-
hand boot trim.
It comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
Pressing switch 1 or 3 switches on the
corresponding courtesy light for ten
minutes.
The front and rear courtesy lights come
on automatically when the ignition key
is removed, on unlocking the vehicle
or on opening one of the doors.
They gradually go off after the ignition
has been switched on or the vehicle
is locked.

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SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED COURTESY MIRROR
With the ignition on, the mirror is auto-
matically lit up when the fl ap is opened.
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/ CAR PARK TICKETS
The athermic windscreen has two non-
refl ective zones located either side of
the base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affi xing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
AIR CONDITIONED GLOVE BOX
This is fi tted with a lock.
To open the glove box, lift the handle.
The glove box is lit up when the cover
is opened.
The glove box has a vent A that can
be closed, which produces the same
conditioned air as the vents in the pas-
senger compartment.
In cold weather, it is recommended
that this vent is closed in order to con-
serve the ambient air inside the pas-
senger compartment.
It also has a pen holder B and three
sockets * C for connecting video
equipment.
* DT 16/9 colour screen only.