PEUGEOT 607 2007 Owners Manual

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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be
fully effective, observe
the following safety
rules:

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 With the ignition switched off , in-
sert 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 position.
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 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 coni rmed 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 coni rmed 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, ac-
companied 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 oc-
cupants, particularly children,
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.
Disarming the passenger air bag *
* According to country.
Front air bag malfunction

To ensure the safety of your child, it
is essential to disarm the passen-
ger air bag when you install a "rear-
facing" child seat on the front passen-
ger seat. Otherwise, the child would
risk being killed or seriously injured if
the air bag were to inl ate.
If this warning light comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have the system checked. The air
bags may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact.

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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be
fully effective, observe
the following safety
rules:

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When the vehicle is being
driven, the respective illumi-
nation of these warning lights
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multifunction display, indicates that the handbrake is
still on or has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, di-
rect your wheels towards the
pavement and pull the hand-
brake.
HANDBRAKE
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
Before starting your vehicle:
- ensure that the gear lever is in
neutral,
or
- if a gear is engaged, press the clutch pedal.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push the
gear lever to the left then to the front.

Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.
When the ignition is on with
the engine off, always select
neutral.
IGNITION SWITCH

1. Stop position.

2. Running position.

3. Starting position.
The RD4 audio equipment and
the RT4 GPS audio/telephone
can be switched on with the
ignition off for a combined du-
ration of approximately thirty
minutes.

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
Gear selection gate

 Move the lever in the gate to select
a position.
The indicator light corresponding to
the position selected appears on the
instrument panel screen.

P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to
start the engine, with the handbrake
on.

R everse: to reverse (select this posi-
tion with the vehicle stationary, engine
at idle).

N eutral: to start the engine and to park,
with the handbrake on.

Note: if position N is inadvertently en-
gaged while driving, allow the engine
to return to idle before engaging posi-
tion D then accelerate.

D rive: to drive in automatic mode.

M anual: to drive selecting the gears.

S : Sport program. Starting the engine

 with the handbrake on, select posi-
tion P or N in the gate,

 turn the ignition key.
Moving Off
With the engine running, from posi-
tion P :

 to exit position P, it is essential
to press the brake pedal,

 select position R , D or M , then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
To move off from position N :

 with your foot on the brake, release
the handbrake,

 select position R , D or M , then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if position

R , D or M is selected, the ve-
hicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle, with position
R, D or M selected, with the en-
gine running, as the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
The six speed automatic gearbox of-
fers, as required, the comfort of the
automatic program, enhanced by a
manual selection suited to dynamic
driving conditions: Sport program.
Driving on a slippery road is detected
automatically.
However, manual selection is still pos-
sible using the gear lever.

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With the ignition off, if the lever
is not in position P , an audible
signal is heard when the driv-
er's door is opened. Move the
lever to position P . The audible signal
ceases.
When maintenance operations need
to be carried out with the engine run-
ning, apply the handbrake and select
position P .
When the engine is cold, the operation
of the gearbox may differ from its op-
eration when the engine is warm.
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 .
Program S (Sport) does not operate in
manual gear selection mode.
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 Drive program

 Select position D in the gate: the
gearbox operates in automatic
mode.
The gearbox automatically adapts the
gear in relation to the proi le of the
road and the vehicle load.
To obtain maximum acceleration with-
out touching the lever (kick down),
press the accelerator down fully to the
end of its travel (passing the point of
resistance). The program will change
down automatically or will stay in the
gear selected until the maximum en-
gine speed is reached. Sport program
The program selected is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.

 Press button S once the vehicle
has been started in position D , this
program favours dynamic driving.

You can deactivate the Sport program at
any time by pressing the button selected.
Never select position
N when
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R
unless the vehicle is stationary.
When the ignition is on with the engine
off, always select position P or N .
When travelling downhill, the program
will change down automatically in or-
der to offer efi cient engine braking
and good resumption of acceleration.
When travelling uphill, following rapid
releasing of the pedal, the gearbox
maintains the gear engaged to make
acceleration easier.

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Operating check If the battery is l at and the le-
ver in is 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. ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
 Press switch 1 , the indica-
tor light and the SPORT in-
dicator light will come on.
In this position, the suspen-
sion is maintained in the

SPORT position, the shock absorption
and the steering assistance become
i rmer.
Selecting the SPORT position

 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light will go out
and the AUTO indicator
light comes on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Return to automatic operation
If the switch light l ashes or if
the indicator light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, contact
your PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
This is coni rmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. The switch
light comes on for approximately three
seconds every time the ignition is
switched on.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunc-
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. The suspension adapts automatically
and instantly to different driving styles
and road characteristics, improving
the comfort of the occupants and the
vehicle's road holding capabilities.
The suspension favours a smooth
shock absorption, ensuring a comfort-
able ride, but as soon as conditions
demand a change (sporty driving, tight
bends, avoidance action, etc.), it au-
tomatically selects i rmer shock ab-
sorption, guaranteeing optimum road
holding.
When the ignition is switched on, the
electronic suspension is always active
in automatic operation mode.

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Operating check If the battery is l at and the le-
ver in is 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. ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
 Press switch 1 , the indica-
tor light and the SPORT in-
dicator light will come on.
In this position, the suspen-
sion is maintained in the

SPORT position, the shock absorption
and the steering assistance become
i rmer.
Selecting the SPORT position

 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light will go out
and the AUTO indicator
light comes on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Return to automatic operation
If the switch light l ashes or if
the indicator light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, contact
your PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
This is coni rmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. The switch
light comes on for approximately three
seconds every time the ignition is
switched on.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunc-
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. The suspension adapts automatically
and instantly to different driving styles
and road characteristics, improving
the comfort of the occupants and the
vehicle's road holding capabilities.
The suspension favours a smooth
shock absorption, ensuring a comfort-
able ride, but as soon as conditions
demand a change (sporty driving, tight
bends, avoidance action, etc.), it au-
tomatically selects i rmer shock ab-
sorption, guaranteeing optimum road
holding.
When the ignition is switched on, the
electronic suspension is always active
in automatic operation mode.

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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER
Selecting the function

 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE po-
sition. The cruise control is not
yet active and no speed has been
memorised. The display indicates: Cancelling the memorised speed
If you wish to cancel the memorised
speed:

 Press button 4 or the brake or
clutch pedal.
The display indicates (e.g. at 70 mph
(110 km/h)):
Switching the function off

 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT
to switch the system off.
First activation/memorising a speed
As soon as you reach the cho-
sen speed, press button "set -" 2 or
"set +" 3 . This memorises the speed,
which will be maintained automatically.
The display indicates (e.g. at 70 mph
(110 km/h)):

Note: It is possible to acceler-
ate and drive momentarily at a
speed greater than the memo-
rised speed. The value memo-
rised l ashes. When the accelerator
pedal is released, the vehicle will return
to the memorised speed.
Note: the speed memorised
is cancelled automatically if
the vehicle speed is less than
25 mph (40 km/h), or if the
manual gearbox is in a gear lower than
fourth (second gear for the automatic
gearbox) or if the ESP is activated.
On a steep descent, the cruise
control, which does not act on
the brakes, will not be able
to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed
speed.
The cruise control cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, replace the need to com-
ply with speed limits or the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
Cruise control function
This enables the vehicle to maintain
a steady speed programmed by the
driver.
In order for it to be memorised, the
vehicle speed must be greater than
25 mph (40 km/h) with at least fourth
gear engaged for vehicles i tted with a
manual gearbox.
On vehicles i tted with an automatic
gearbox, the lever must be in position

D or at least second gear must be en-
gaged in sequential driving mode.

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Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the
previous one, there are two options:
Without using the accelerator:

 press button 3 ;
A brief press increases by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
A maintained press increases in steps
of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Using the accelerator:

 exceed the memorised speed until
the required speed is reached,

 press button 2 or 3 .
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:

 press button 2 ;
A brief press decreases by 1 mph
(1 km/h).
A maintained press decreases in steps
of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Reactivating the memorised speed
After cancellation, press button
4 . Your
vehicle will return to the last memo-
rised speed. The display indicates
(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)): Cancelling the memorised speed

 When the vehicle is stationary, af-
ter the ignition has been switched
off, the system no longer stores
any speed.
Operating check
In the event of a cruise control malfunc-
tion, the memorised speed is erased,
the dashes l ash for a few seconds:
Do not use the cruise control
on slippery roads or in heavy
trafi c.
To prevent the mat from be-
coming caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never i t one mat on top of another.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked.
This prevents the vehicle speed ex-
ceeding the speed programmed by
the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph
(30 km/h)).

The operations must be carried out:
- while stationary, with the engine
running,

or
- while the vehicle is moving.
Speed limiter function