check engine Peugeot 407 C 2008 Owner's Manual
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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
10. CHECK and trip recorder zero re-
set and service display button.
11. Instrument panel display:
Total distance recorder.
Trip recorder.
Cruise control/ speed limiter refer- ence value.
Service indicator.
Direction advice (navigation)
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
Trip computer information displays.
Warning and status displays.
6. Warning lights:
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r b r a k e fl u i d level or electronic brake force dis-
tribution 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).
9. Engine oil temperature indicator
dial. Automatic gearbox lever position
indicator.
12. Instrument panel lighting rheostat.
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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 delay. * According to country.
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights of the func-
tions 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 de-
tected: the CHECK OK indi-
cator light is displayed after a
few seconds.
You can start your vehicle. Manual CHECK
Pressing the
"CHECK/000" button on
the instrument panel starts the manual
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
T h i s f u n c t i o n e n a b l e s y o u t o fi n d o u t , a t
any time (with the key in the ignition 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). The passenger air bag disarmed
indicator light * remains on while
the air bag is disarmed.
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, the instrument panel
screen displays the warning lights (in
the event of a fault).
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T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n
warning light
This indicates that the tyre
pressure is too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n l a b e l a f fi x e d
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures 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
h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d l e v e l
warning light
When the wipers are switched
o n , t h i s i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e fl u i d
level is too low.
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running,
this indicates a charging cir-
cuit malfunction (battery ter-
minals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a low engine
oil level.
Stop immediately.
Consult 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.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level warning
light (according to
version)
This warning light indicates
a n i n s u f fi c i e n t c o o l i n g c i r c u i t
level.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning: the cooling circuit is pressu-
rised, 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, remove the cap and top up
the level with coolant. Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steer-
ing fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Service indicator zero re-set
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service your-
self, the re-set procedure is as follows:
Switch off the ignition,
Press and hold the trip recorder
re-set button,
Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for approx-
imately 5 seconds, after the service
information.
Dipstick
There are 2 level marks on
the dipstick: never exceed
level A .
In position B , top up the
level via the oil reservoir
cap, using the type of oil
suited to your engine.
A = max.
B = min.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing indicates a lack of oil which
may damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y c h e c k -
ing using the dipstick, it is imperative
that the level is topped up. Oil level gauge fault
( fl a s h i n g s e g m e n t s )
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
I f t h e l e v e l i s c o r r e c t , t h e fl a s h i n g i n d i -
cates an engine oil level gauge mal-
function.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The level observed on the dipstick is
only valid if the vehicle is parked on
level ground and the engine has been
off for more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi v e m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e
zero re-set will not be registered.
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Service indicator zero re-set
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service your-
self, the re-set procedure is as follows:
Switch off the ignition,
Press and hold the trip recorder
re-set button,
Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for approx-
imately 5 seconds, after the service
information.
Dipstick
There are 2 level marks on
the dipstick: never exceed
level A .
In position B , top up the
level via the oil reservoir
cap, using the type of oil
suited to your engine.
A = max.
B = min.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing indicates a lack of oil which
may damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y c h e c k -
ing using the dipstick, it is imperative
that the level is topped up. Oil level gauge fault
( fl a s h i n g s e g m e n t s )
Check the oil level using the dipstick.
I f t h e l e v e l i s c o r r e c t , t h e fl a s h i n g i n d i -
cates an engine oil level gauge mal-
function.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The level observed on the dipstick is
only valid if the vehicle is parked on
level ground and the engine has been
off for more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi v e m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e
zero re-set will not be registered.
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The timed duration must also
be set, via the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
C o n fi g u r a t i o n " menu.
A u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e lights
To switch the function on
or off, use the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
C o n fi g u r a t i o n " 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 a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
M a n u a l " f o l l o w - m e - h o m e " l i g h t i n g
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 a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Deactivation:
fl a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s a g a i n ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
A u t o m a t i c " f o l l o w - m e - h o m e "
lighting
When you leave your vehicle with
the
a u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s
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
" P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n - C o n f i g u r a t i o n "
menu.
In foggy weather, the bright-
n e s s s e n s o r c a n d e t e c t s u f fi -
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
f u n c t i o n c o r r e c t l y , 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 -
C o n fi g u r a t i o n " menu.
A u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e lights
To switch the function on
or off, use the multifunction
display "Personalisation -
C o n fi g u r a t i o n " 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 a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
M a n u a l " f o l l o w - m e - h o m e " l i g h t i n g
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 a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
Deactivation:
fl a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s a g a i n ,
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
A u t o m a t i c " f o l l o w - m e - h o m e "
lighting
When you leave your vehicle with
the
a u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s
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
" P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n - C o n f i g u r a t i o n "
menu.
In foggy weather, the bright-
n e s s s e n s o r c a n d e t e c t s u f fi -
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
f u n c t i o n c o r r e c t l y , 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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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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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.