tow PEUGEOT 207 2008 User Guide

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.
If you forget to cancel the direction in-
dicators for more than twenty seconds,
the volume of the audible signal will
increase if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).


 Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right.
A visual warning by means of the direction in-
dicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lights if
you are the last in the queue.

 Press button A , the direction indicators
fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when overtaking a cyclist or a
pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.

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Side air bags *
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a serious
side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated in the
front seat back frame, on the door side.
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B , per-
pendicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Curtain air bags *
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of head injuries.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated in
the pillars and the upper part of the pas-
senger compartment.
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible 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.
Operating fault
Activation
Activation It is triggered at the same time
as the corresponding side air bag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone
B , per-
pendicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the in-
side of the vehicle.
The curtain air bag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the air bag
may not be triggered.
The air bag is not triggered in the
event of a rear or front collision.
Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the handbrake to
immobilise the vehicle. Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning light, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display, indicates a gearbox
malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
emergency mode and is 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), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
If the battery is fl at and the lever is
in position P , it will not be possible
to change to another position.
Above all, do not force the lever as
this could damage the gearbox.
Manual operation

 Select position M for sequential
changing of the four gears.

 Push the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.

 Pull the lever towards the - sign to
change down a gear.

D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
In the event of under-revving
or over-revving, the gear se-
lected fl ashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or mov-
ing very slowly, the gearbox selects
gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. If the lever is not in position
P ,
when the driver’s door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, an audible
signal is heard and a message ap-
pears.

 Return the lever to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).

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Deactivation Operating fault If an operating fault occurs, this
warning light comes on, when
reverse gear is engaged, ac-
companied by an audible signal
(short beep) and a message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended by
PEUGEOT ).
Reactivation

 Press button A again, the warning
light switches off, the system is re-
activated.

 Press button A , the warning light
comes on, the system is fully deacti-
vated. In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.

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Only use products recommended
by PEUGEOT or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited.
"2 Tronic" gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the level checking
intervals for this component. Brake disc drum wear status
For any information relating
to checking of the brake disc
and/or drum wear status, con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the level checking
intervals for this component. Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Handbrake
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
tervals for this component.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking the cord(s) on
the hook(s) on the rear shelf sup-
port,

 remove the box containing the
tools.
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
bolts.
List of tools Other accessories

5. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel, detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that the
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space-saving" type
spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
(Saloon)
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to model, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space saving" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the par-
agraph "Access to the tools" on the
previous page.
Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in its housing.

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

 Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel.

 Put the boot fl oor back in place.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that the
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space-saving" type
spare wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel (SW)
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to model, the spare wheel
may be steel or of the "space saving"
type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools".
Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in its housing.

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

 Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel.

 Put the boot fl oor back in place.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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Changing the side lights

 Disconnect the main headlamp con-
nector.

 Remove the plastic protective cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Turn the bulb holder one quarter of
a turn and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing the dipped headlamps,
main beam headlamps or directional
headlamps

 Disconnect the main headlamp con-
nector.

 Remove the corresponding plastic
protective cover by pulling on the
tab. Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

 Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.

 Tilt the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and remove the repeater.

 Disconnect the repeater connector.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain a replacement repeater, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.

 Disconnect the connector of the cor-
responding light.

 Move aside the spring to release the
bulb and remove the bulb.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order. Changing the fog lamps
For replacement of these bulbs, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Changing the third brake light bulbs
(4 bulbs W 5 W)

 Press on the fi xing pins on each side
of the light.

 Take out the light from the outside.

 Turn the bulb holder which corre-
sponds to the faulty bulb one quarter
of a turn and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it. Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver in one of
the exterior holes of the lens.

 Push it towards the outside to unclip it.

 Remove the lens.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
High pressure washing
When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the lights and their
surrounds to avoid damaging their
varnish and their seal.