PEUGEOT 4007 2007 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2007, Model line: 4007, Model: PEUGEOT 4007 2007Pages: 221, PDF Size: 13.99 MB
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CHECKSCHECKS
Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive is indicated by lighting
of the service warning light, accompanied by an aud ible
signal and a message on the multifunction display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer with-
out delay.
Used products
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
Check the electrolyte level
regularly. If necessary, top up
the level with distilled water.
Check that the terminals are
clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l -
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours. Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, exception-
ally, notice the emission of water
vapour at the exhaust on accel-
eration. This does not have any
adverse effect on the perform-
ance of the vehicle or on the en-
vironment.
Avoid any prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l
to health or indeed very corro-
sive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in
the PEUGEOT network. D o n o t d i s c a r d t h e o i l fi l t e r
through public channels, depos-
it it in the containers dedicated
to this use in the PEUGEOT net-
work.
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Manual gearbox Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.
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
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. Brake disc wear status
For any information relating to
checking of the brake disc wear
status, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, PEUGEOT
s e l e c t s a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited.
Transfer box and rear
differential.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service inter-
val for these components.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING CHANGING A WHEEL
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty wheel with the spare wheel using
the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are stored in the storage com-
partment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
turn button A to the left,
remove the cover B ,
r e m o v e t h e fi x i n g b a n d C and take
out the tool bag D containing the
tools,
grip the jack E in your hand and re-
m o v e i t f r o m i t s fi x i n g p o s i t i o n .
1. Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
U s e d t o e x t e n d t h e j a c k .
List of tools
Other accessories
4. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d b r a n d .
When removing the wheel , remove
t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e h a n d l e 3 , pulling
at the notch.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m
starting by placing its notch F (indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G and press on its periphery with
the palm of your hand.
When storing, take care to se-
cure the tool bag D fi r m l y u s i n g
t h e fi x i n g b a n d C .