PEUGEOT 807 2007.5 Owner's Guide

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Automatic mode
Automatic changing of the four gears.
 Select position D.
Moving off
 It is essential to press the brake
pedal to exit position P,
 select position R or D,
You can also move off from position N.

gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
 With your foot on the
brake, release the
handbrake,
 select position R, D or M,
 gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately. The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:
- the style of driving,
- the road profile,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on
your part.
For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, press
the accelerator pedal down as far as it will
go to the end of its travel passing the point
of resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain the
gear selected until maximum engine speed
is reached.
On a descent, the gearbox will automatically
change down in order to provide efficient
engine braking and good re-acceleration.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for reasons of safety.
With the engine running, to move off from
position P. Gearboxes and steering wheel
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Manual mode
Manual changing of the gears by pressing. Select lever position M,
 press the lever to the + sign to
change to a higher gear, from
1 to 4,
 conversely, press the lever to
the - sign to change to a lower
gear.
You can change from position D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
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 moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects
gear 1.
The  (snow) programme does not operate
in manual mode.
Stopping the vehicle, starting the
engine
Reverse gear
 Select position R, with the vehicle
stationary and the engine at idle.
If the battery is flat and the lever is
in position P, it will be impossible to
change to another position.
 Select position P to immobilise
the vehicle or to start the
engine , with the handbrake on
or off.
 You can also select position N
to park or to start the engine ,
with the handbrake on.
If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle before engaging position D to
accelerate.
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Good practice
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 optimise
braking on a slippery surface.
When the engine is at idle, brakes not
applied, if position R, D or M is selected the
vehicle moves even without the accelerator
being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the
engine running .
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indicated by an
audible signal, accompanied by the
message
"Automatic gear fault" on the
display and flashing of the Snow snowflake
on the instrument panel.
In this situation the gearbox operates 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), keeping
within the limit of local speed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
 Press button  again to switch off the
programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
The snowflake appears on the instrument
panel display.
 Press button  once the
vehicle has been started and
position D selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads. Gearboxes and steering wheel
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the
steering wheel by lowering the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the steering
wheel, then lock by pushing the lever fully
upwards.
MANUAL GEARBOX5-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox
To change gear easily, always press the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on
the gear knob as the force exerted, even if
slight, may wear the internal components of
the gearbox over time. 6-speed reverse gear
Raise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP
position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Running and accessories position.
Certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated.
Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the warning
light comes on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting. Handbrake
On the version with rotating front seat, the
handbrake can be disengaged. Pulling the
handbrake to immobilise the vehicle then
lowering the lever does not release the
brake, it makes rotation of the driver ’s seat
easier.
Also, do not forget to raise the lever again
and release the handbrake fully before
setting off again. The warning light on the
instrument panel will remain on as in this
configuration a lowered lever does not mean
that the brake is released.
The warning light switches off
when the brake is released.
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger to return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Good practice on long journeys
When travelling far from home, take the
confidential card with you just as you
would take your personal papers. In other
circumstances, keep this confidential card in
a safe place, never in the vehicle.
Make a note of the coded number on the
label attached to the key and of the code
etched on the head of the anti-theft socket
(if your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels).
Starting and stopping
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Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fitted with
a brightness sensor.
Lights off Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and controls"
section of chapter 2.
Side lights

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Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights (amber,
2nd rotation of the ring
forwards).
To switch off the front and rear fog
lights, turn the ring rearwards twice in
succession.
Direction indicators
(green flashing)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
In clear weather or in rain, both day
and night, rear fog lights dazzle and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights switches
off the rear fog lamps, but the front fog
lamps remain on.
Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold, the vehicle may be equipped
with daytime lights. The dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switching on
of the lights mode or when the lights are
switched on manually.
Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring B forwards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off. The status is
confirmed by the light on the instrument
panel. These operate with the side lights
and the dipped beam headlamps.
Front fog lights (green, 1st
rotation of the ring forwards).

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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
With the ignition off, when you leave your
vehicle with the automatic switching on
of the lights function activated , the side
lights and dipped headlamps remain on for
the selected duration.
To deactivate or activate this
function, go to the display
configuration menu.
The duration of the timed period must also be set
(15, 30, 60 seconds), via the display configuration m enu.
Carry out these operations when the vehicle is
stationary.
Cancelling: "flash" the headlamps,
 get out of the vehicle and lock it. HEADLAMPS BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam setting must be adjusted.
0 -
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 6 to 8 people.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lights will not
come on automatically.
Automatic switching on of the lights
If your vehicle is fitted
with a brightness sensor,
the side lights and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automatically if the
light is poor, or during operation of the
windscreen wipers. They switch off as soon
as the light becomes bright enough or the
windscreen wipers stop. This function is not
compatible with the daytime lights. Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accompanied
by a message on the display.
The function is deactivated temporarily when
you use the manual lights stalk.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly
, the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning light,
an audible signal and a message on the
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not cover the brightness sensor
located in the centre of the fascia. It is
used for the automatic switching on of the
lights and for the automatic wipers.
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message on the display. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS
On vehicles which are fitted with xenon
headlamps, this system automatically
corrects the height of the light beam,
regardless of the load in the vehicle. The
driver is then guaranteed optimum lighting
without dazzling other road users.

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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
With the ignition off, when you leave your
vehicle with the automatic switching on
of the lights function activated , the side
lights and dipped headlamps remain on for
the selected duration.
To deactivate or activate this
function, go to the display
configuration menu.
The duration of the timed period must also be set
(15, 30, 60 seconds), via the display configuration m enu.
Carry out these operations when the vehicle is
stationary.
Cancelling: "flash" the headlamps,
 get out of the vehicle and lock it. HEADLAMPS BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam setting must be adjusted.
0 -
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 6 to 8 people.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lights will not
come on automatically.
Automatic switching on of the lights
If your vehicle is fitted
with a brightness sensor,
the side lights and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automatically if the
light is poor, or during operation of the
windscreen wipers. They switch off as soon
as the light becomes bright enough or the
windscreen wipers stop. This function is not
compatible with the daytime lights. Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accompanied
by a message on the display.
The function is deactivated temporarily when
you use the manual lights stalk.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly
, the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning light,
an audible signal and a message on the
display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not cover the brightness sensor
located in the centre of the fascia. It is
used for the automatic switching on of the
lights and for the automatic wipers.
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message on the display. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS
On vehicles which are fitted with xenon
headlamps, this system automatically
corrects the height of the light beam,
regardless of the load in the vehicle. The
driver is then guaranteed optimum lighting
without dazzling other road users.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers
Special position of the windscreen
wipers
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers against the windscreen uprights.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement. Vehicle fitted with the
automatic windscreen
wipers control
Do not cover the rain sensor
located in the centre of the fascia.
On vehicles which are fitted with this control,
in the AUTO position, the windscreen wipers
operate automatically and adapt their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall .
When not in AUTO mode, for the other
positions, refer to the manual windscreen
wipers section.
The command must be reactivated
whenever the ignition has been switched
off for more than one minute:
move the stalk to any position,
 then move it back to the required position.
2
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.

 Single wipe (press downwards).
In the Intermittent position, the wiping speed
is in proportion to the vehicle speed.
Refer to the "Changing a windscreen
wiper blade" section of chapter 8.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed sweep of the
wipers.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
headlamp wash is linked with the wash-wipe,
it is triggered if the dipped headlamps are on. To park the wipers in their normal position after
this has been done, switch on the ignition and
move the stalk.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7.