PEUGEOT 607 2006 Owners Manual

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Luggage net
The left side storage compartment,
which houses the battery, can accom-
modate a box of bulbs. A warning tri-
angle can be secured using the two
external straps.
To access a storage compartment:
 Push the handle downwards and
fold down the panel.
Storage compartments
Do not place anything on the
battery.
The stowing rings allow the net to be
placed in different positions. There are two storage compartments
located behind the side trim of the
boot.
The right side storage compartment
is fitted with a CD storage bracket for
five single CDs and one double CD.
You can also store a small oil can and
a safety jacket here.

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HORN HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
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.
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Press the button, the direction indica-
tors flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and mano-
evrability of your vehicle on braking,
in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are
approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message, it
indicates that there is a mal-
function of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the vehi-
cle when braking.
When this warning light
comes on, connected to
the STOP and ABS warn-
ing lights, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message, it
indicates that there is a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution,
which can cause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking. Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The effect
of this is a reduction in the resistance
of the pedal and an increase in brak-
ing efficiency.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releas-
ing the pressure.

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The switch lights up and the
warning light comes on: the
ASR and ESP systems no
longer have any effect on the
engine operation.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to be
improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the tra-
jectory followed by the vehicle and that
required by the driver, the ESP sys-
tem automatically acts on the engine
and the brake of one or more wheels,
in order to put the vehicle back on
course, within the limits of the laws of
physics.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systemsThe warning light flashes
when the ASR or ESP is acti-
vated. Disarming
Reactivation:

Automatic if the ignition is switched
off.
 Automatic from 30 mph (50 km/h).
 Manual by pressing the switch
again. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the switch
light flashes and the warn-
ing light comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-function
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
The ASR/ESP systems offer
exceptional safety in normal
driving, but this should not
encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these sys-
tems depends on observation of the
manufacturer’s recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the elec-
tronic components, as well as the
PEUGEOT assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
When the ignition is on, the
ASR and ESP systems are
always activated. Operating check
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.

Press the "ESP OFF" switch,
located under the steering wheel to
the left.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure dur-
ing driving and trigger a warning in the
event of malfunction (speed greater
than 15 mph [25 kmh]).Sensor(s) not detected
This warning light, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function
display, indicates that under-
inflation detection is absent
from one (or several) tyre(s).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to replace
the faulty sensor(s).
Pressure check
With the ignition on and after
the engine oil level, this warn-
ing light comes on to indicate
that the system is measuring
the pressure of the tyres.
Pressure OK This warning light comes on
if all of the tyre pressure val-
ues measured are correct.
If one of the warning lights
described below appears,
refer to the corresponding paragraph.
If none of the lights appear, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the system
checked. Flat tyre
This warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multi-function display, locat-
ing the deflated tyre.
Have the tyre pressure checked as
soon as possible.
Puncture
This warning light, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display locating the
punctured tyre, is followed
by illumination of the 'STOP'
warning light.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-
den movement of the steering wheel
and the brakes.
Change the damaged (punctured or
very deflated) tyre, and have the tyre
presure checked as soon as possible. All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fitted with this
system must be carried out by
a PEUGEOT dealer.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the need for the
driver to be vigilant or to drive
responsibly.
This system does not remove the
necessity for having the tyre pressure
(including that of the spare wheel)
checked regularly, to ensure optimum
dynamic performance of the vehicle
and to prevent premature wear of the
tyres, particularly in the case of ardu-
ous driving conditions (heavy load,
high speed).
The system may temporarily be dis-
turbed by radio broadcasts on a fre-
quency close to it.
Note:
if the damaged tyre is
temporarily stored in the boot,
it will again emit this message
to remind you of the neces-
sity of having it repaired. This will pre-
vent another warning of the same type
being displayed. Note:
this message is also
displayed when one of the
tyres is away from the vehi-
cle (being repaired) or when a
wheel without a sensor is fitted.

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SEAT BELTS
Rear seat belts
Rear central seat belt
 Pull the belt located between the
two head restraints at the left rear.
 Insert the fixed buckle 2 in the black
clasp located on the left.
 Insert the sliding buckle 3 in the red
and black movable clasp.
To release it, press the black button of
the locking clasp.
When the ignition is switched
on, the warning light comes
on if the driver has not fas-
tened his seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
and for two minutes, the warning light
flashes accompanied by an audible sig-
nal which increases in volume. Once
these two minutes have elapsed, the
warning light remains on until the driver
fastens his seat belt.
Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force
limiter
Safety in the event of a fron-
tal impact has been improved by the
introduction of seat belts with pre-ten-
sioner and force limiter connected to
the front air bags. Depending on the
seriousness of the impact, the pre-
tensioning system instantly tightens
the seat belts firmly against the bod-
ies of the occupants.
Seat belt not fastened warning light
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the body of the occu-
pant in the event of an accident.
Front seat belt height adjustment
 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it down-
wards.
 To raise the attachment point, slide
control 1 upwards.
To lock the seat belts
 Pull the strap, then insert the end
into the buckle.
 Check that it is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
To unlock the seat belts
 Press the red button on the buckle,
then remove the end. The rear seats are all fitted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
force limiter.

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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.
If the seats have armrests*, the lap
part of the seat belt must always pass
under the armrest.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stored automatically
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 colli-
sion 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 adult 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 modified to avoid altering its performance.
In accordance with current safety reg-
ulations, all repairs and checks must
be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer
who guarantees that the work is car-
ried 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,
- do not use the strap-guide* when a child seat is installed.
- never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap.
Depending on the nature and seri-
ousness of the impacts , the pre-ten-
sioning 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 necessary
replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to model.

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AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions; they
work in conjunction with the force limit-
ing seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse
any abrupt deceleration of the vehicle:
if the triggering threshold is reached,
the air bags inflate instantly and pro-
tect the occupants of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly, so that they do
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their possible exit from the
vehicle.
The air bags will not be deployed in col-
lisions which are not serious, for which
the seat belt is sufficient to provide
maximum protection. The seriousness
of the collision depends on the nature
of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of impact.
Air bags only operate when the igni-
tion is switched on.
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 air bag is disarmed.
Front air bag malfunctionDisarming the passenger 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 killed or seriously injured
if the air bag were to inflate.

With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
air bag disarming switch 1, turn it
to the "OFF" position, then remove
the key keeping the slot in this posi-
tion.
* According to country.
If this warning light comes
on, accompanied by a buzzer
and a message on the mul-
tifunction display
, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
Note:
the gas escaping from
the air bags can be a minor
irritant.

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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 passenger air bag slot 1 to
the "ON" position to re-activate the air
bag and thus ensure the safety of your
passenger in the event of an impact.
This is confirmed by an indi-
cator light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
display.
With the ignition on, illumination of
this warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display, indicates that the
passenger air bag is disarmed (switch
in the "OFF" position). The warning
light comes on on the instrument panel
throughout the duration of disarming.SIDE AIR BAGS AND CURTAIN
AIR BAGS
The side air bags are incorporated in
the front and rear seat backs, on the
door side.
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.
This is confirmed by an indi-
cator light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multi-function
display.
If this indicator light comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have the system checked.
Disarming check
Operating check In the rear side seats, the
occupants, particularly chil-
dren, must be seated correctly
with the seat belt fastened
and must not rest their back against
the door, at the risk of exposing them-
selves to injury in the event of deploy-
ment of the side air bag.

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For the front, side* and
curtain* 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 (child,
animal, object...).
This could hamper the operation of the air bags or injure the occupants.
• All work on the air bag systems is strictly prohibited unless it is car-
ried 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. Front air bags
• Do not drive holding the steer-
ing 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.
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 bolts from the grab handles installed on the roof,
they play a part in securing the cur-
tain air bags.
* According to country.
Side air bags*
• Only put approved covers on the
front seats. Contact your PEUGEOT
dealer.
• Do not fix or glue anything to the front 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.