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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
analyse the sharp deceleration of the
vehicle: 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 exit from the vehicle.
The gas released by the deployed air
bags may cause slight irritation.
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/rear* side air bags and
curtain air bags
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs and in the
rear door armrests*.
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.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
Instrument panel
indicator light.
Steering column air bag*
This is incorporated under the fascia
below the steering column and pro-
tects the lower limbs.
It is deployed at the same time as
the front air bag. 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.
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Curtain air bags
• Do not ix or glue anything to the
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
air bag inlates.
• Do not remove the grab handles in- stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.
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 steer- ing wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on the seats. Contact your PEUGEOT
dealer.
• Do not ix or glue anything to the seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms when the side
air bag inlates.
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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 qualiied personnel of the
PEUGEOT network.
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into,
have the air bag systems checked.
* According to country. Safety
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407 saloon and 407 SW comfort
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 inlate.
F 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
position.
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel remains lit for the
duration of disarming. In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
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.
Disarming check
This is conirmed 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).
* According to country.

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ACCESSORIES FOR
YOUR 407
A wide range of accessories recom-
mended by PEUGEOT and original
parts are offered by the Network.
They all beneit from PEUGEOT's
recommendation.
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety, are all adapted to
your PEUGEOT vehicle.
The product range offered by
PEUGEOT Accessories is structured
around 5 categories: PROTECTION -
TOURING - IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY -
STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
Anti-theft alarm, engraved
windows, wheel anti-theft
devices, irst aid kit, warn-
ing triangle, high visibility
safety jacket, snow chains,
dog guard, etc.
"Protection":
Covers compatible with
side air bags, mats, boot
tray.
For leisure pursuits: roof
bars, transportation acces-
sories (bicycle carrier, ski
carrier), roof box, child seats
and booster cushions, rear screen
blind, audio/telephone console, side
blinds, cool box.
Trailer towbar which must be itted by
the PEUGEOT Network.
"Touring":
Telephone, hands-free kits,
satellite navigation, CD
changer, multimedia.
"In-Car Technology":Alloy wheels, wheel trims,
spoiler, leather steering wheel,
styling strips, door spoilers,
stainless steel sill protectors.
"Styling":
Windscreen wash luid, in-
terior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products.
"Universal":
The itting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
PEUGEOT may result in a
failure of your vehicle's elec-
tronic system.
Please note this speciic warning.
You are advised to contact a repre-
sentative of the Marque to be shown
the range of recommended equip-
ment and accessories.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance op-
erations which keep your vehicle
in good working order. Consult the
instructions in the PEUGEOT Net-
work, on the Infotec site or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Important:
if you have to remove/
reit the engine style cover, handle
it with care to avoid damaging the
ixing clips.
Oil level
F Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick.
Bonnet strut
Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace
the strut in its clip.
OPENING THE BONNET
From inside: pull the handle on the
left-hand side under the fascia to-
wards you.
From outside: move the catch to the
left and up then raise the bonnet. Dipstick
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
Never ill past this mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel. Check that the
bonnet is properly locked.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance op-
erations which keep your vehicle
in good working order. Consult the
instructions in the PEUGEOT Net-
work, on the Infotec site or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Important:
if you have to remove/
reit the engine style cover, handle
it with care to avoid damaging the
ixing clips.
Oil level
F Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick.
Bonnet strut
Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace
the strut in its clip.
OPENING THE BONNET
From inside: pull the handle on the
left-hand side under the fascia to-
wards you.
From outside: move the catch to the
left and up then raise the bonnet. Dipstick
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
Never ill past this mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel. Check that the
bonnet is properly locked.
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Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried
out at the intervals speciied and
the viscosity of the oil chosen must
meet the requirements laid down in
the manufacturer's servicing sched-
ule. Consult the instructions in the
PEUGEOT Network or on the Infotec
site.
Note:
avoid used oil coming into
prolonged contact with the skin.
Empty the used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT Network.
Oil ilter
Replace the cartridge regularly in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake luid change
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulils DOT4
Standards.
It is imperative that the brake luid is
changed at the intervals speciied in
accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
Note: avoid all contact with the skin,
the brake luid is harmful to health
and very corrosive.
Cooling system
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
erate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one
hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap to the irst notch to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
luid or coolant into drains or onto
the ground.
Power steering reservoir
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer.
F
Open the reservoir, with the en-
gine at ambient temperature. The
level should always be above the
MIN. mark and close to the MAX.
mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, to see and be seen, we would
advise that you use products of the Tec-
nic range recommended by PEUGEOT,
of particular beneit if your 407 is itted
with Xenon bulbs.
To prevent damage to the electrical
units, avoid washing the engine.
CHECKS
Battery
At the start of winter, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Have the ilter elements re-
placed regularly. If you drive
in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Air ilter and passenger
compartment ilter
Brake pad wear depends
on the style of driving, in
particular for vehicles which
are used in town, over short
distances
.
It may be necessary to check the
thickness of the pads, even between
services.
Brake pads
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Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried
out at the intervals speciied and
the viscosity of the oil chosen must
meet the requirements laid down in
the manufacturer's servicing sched-
ule. Consult the instructions in the
PEUGEOT Network or on the Infotec
site.
Note:
avoid used oil coming into
prolonged contact with the skin.
Empty the used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT Network.
Oil ilter
Replace the cartridge regularly in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake luid change
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulils DOT4
Standards.
It is imperative that the brake luid is
changed at the intervals speciied in
accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
Note: avoid all contact with the skin,
the brake luid is harmful to health
and very corrosive.
Cooling system
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
erate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one
hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap to the irst notch to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
luid or coolant into drains or onto
the ground.
Power steering reservoir
Use the luid recommended by the
manufacturer.
F
Open the reservoir, with the en-
gine at ambient temperature. The
level should always be above the
MIN. mark and close to the MAX.
mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, to see and be seen, we would
advise that you use products of the Tec-
nic range recommended by PEUGEOT,
of particular beneit if your 407 is itted
with Xenon bulbs.
To prevent damage to the electrical
units, avoid washing the engine.
CHECKS
Battery
At the start of winter, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Have the ilter elements re-
placed regularly. If you drive
in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Air ilter and passenger
compartment ilter
Brake pad wear depends
on the style of driving, in
particular for vehicles which
are used in town, over short
distances
.
It may be necessary to check the
thickness of the pads, even between
services.
Brake pads
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Where the handbrake travel
is too great or there is a re-
duction in the performance
of the system, the handbrake
should be adjusted, even between
services.
Do not wait, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake
FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF
(PETROL)
As a safety precaution, in certain cir-
cumstances, a mechanism prevents
fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply:
F press the red button on the angle
of the front right-hand suspension
assembly, under the bonnet.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
If you should run out of fuel, it is nec-
essary to re-prime the circuit.
The repriming pump and the degas
screw are located under the bonnet
(see corresponding illustration):
1.6 litre 16V HDI engine
- ill the fuel tank with at least ive litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
2 litre HDI 16V engine
- ill the fuel tank with at least ive litres of diesel,
- unscrew the degas screw,
- squeeze and release the manual repriming pump until diesel is seen
escaping via the degas screw,
- retighten the degas screw,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (audio equipment, wind-
screen wiper, electric windows, sun-
roof, electric seats, telephone etc)
are only supplied with power for ap-
proximately thirty minutes, to prevent
complete discharging of the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion display and the active functions
are put on standby.
These functions are automatically reac-
tivated when the vehicle is started.
If the telephone is being used when
economy mode starts, it will still be
possible to inish the call.
To ensure the best perform-
ance from components as
important as the power steer-
ing and the braking system,
the manufacturer selects and offers
speciic products, only use products
recommended by PEUGEOT.
A lat battery prevents the
engine from starting.
As winter approaches, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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Where the handbrake travel
is too great or there is a re-
duction in the performance
of the system, the handbrake
should be adjusted, even between
services.
Do not wait, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake
FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF
(PETROL)
As a safety precaution, in certain cir-
cumstances, a mechanism prevents
fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply:
F press the red button on the angle
of the front right-hand suspension
assembly, under the bonnet.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
If you should run out of fuel, it is nec-
essary to re-prime the circuit.
The repriming pump and the degas
screw are located under the bonnet
(see corresponding illustration):
1.6 litre 16V HDI engine
- ill the fuel tank with at least ive litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
2 litre HDI 16V engine
- ill the fuel tank with at least ive litres of diesel,
- unscrew the degas screw,
- squeeze and release the manual repriming pump until diesel is seen
escaping via the degas screw,
- retighten the degas screw,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (audio equipment, wind-
screen wiper, electric windows, sun-
roof, electric seats, telephone etc)
are only supplied with power for ap-
proximately thirty minutes, to prevent
complete discharging of the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion display and the active functions
are put on standby.
These functions are automatically reac-
tivated when the vehicle is started.
If the telephone is being used when
economy mode starts, it will still be
possible to inish the call.
To ensure the best perform-
ance from components as
important as the power steer-
ing and the braking system,
the manufacturer selects and offers
speciic products, only use products
recommended by PEUGEOT.
A lat battery prevents the
engine from starting.
As winter approaches, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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