tow PEUGEOT 4007 2009.5. User Guide

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DRIVING
REVERSING CAMERAREVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a re-
versing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display with indication of
the limit of the rear bumper and of the
general direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indica-
tor light on button
A fl ashes when re-
verse gear is engaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
comes on, the system is reactivated.
Modifi cation of the detection zones

 Press button A to deactivate the
system.

 Press button A again for a few sec-
onds and release it.
The detection zone modifi cation infor-
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.
The red line indicates the dis-
tance required to open the lower
tailgate.

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DRIVING
REVERSING CAMERAREVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a re-
versing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display with indication of
the limit of the rear bumper and of the
general direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indica-
tor light on button
A fl ashes when re-
verse gear is engaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
comes on, the system is reactivated.
Modifi cation of the detection zones

 Press button A to deactivate the
system.

 Press button A again for a few sec-
onds and release it.
The detection zone modifi cation infor-
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.
The red line indicates the dis-
tance required to open the lower
tailgate.

8
CHECKS
Bonnet strut
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.

From outside: move the catch to the
left then raise the bonnet. Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior control and the bonnet strut with
care (risk of burns).

From inside: pull the handle A , on the
right-hand side below the door, towards
you. If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and op-
erate the starter until the engine starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.

8
CHECKS
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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn. Brake disc wear status
For any information relat-
ing 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
quality and specifi cations. In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, PEUGEOT
selects and offers very specifi 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 A WHEEL CHANGING
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 ,

 remove the fi xing band C and take
out the tool bag D containing the
tools,

 grip the jack E in your hand and re-
move it from its fi xing position.
1. Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.

3. Handle.
Used to extend the jack.
List of tools
Other accessories

4. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Access to the tools
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
cal specifi cation and brand.
When storing, take care to se-
cure the tool bag
D fi rmly using
the fi xing band C .
When removing the wheel , remove
the trim fi rst using the handle 3 , pulling
at the notch.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim
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.
Wheel with trim

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing the direction
indicators (1) Coloured bulbs must be re-
placed with bulbs of identical
specifi cation and colour.

 Turn the bulb holder A to the left
and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order. Access to the bulbs on the
left-hand side
When you change a bulb on the left-
hand side, remove the relay box fi xing
nut
B and move the relay box towards
the rear. Access to the bulbs on the
right-hand side
When you change a bulb on the right-
hand side:

 Remove the screenwash reservoir
fi xing C and move the reservoir to-
wards the rear.

 Remove the coolant reservoir fi xing
nut D .

 Remove the clip E and raise the re-
servoir moving it towards the front.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Push the repeater A towards the
rear and detach it.

 Unclip the repeater.

 Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

 Remove the protective cover B by
pulling it towards the front.
Changing the fog lamps (5)

 Remove the three screws C then
pull the lamp holder towards you.
 Disconnect the connector D .

 Turn the bulb E to the left and re-
move it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The battery A is located under the bon-
net on the left.
To gain access to it:

 open the bonnet using the interior
lever, then the exterior lever,

 secure the bonnet strut.
BATTER BATTERY
Access to the battery

 Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .
 Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative termi-
nal (-) of the slave battery B .

 Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point C on
the broken down vehicle, as far as
possible from the battery (for exam-
ple, right-hand engine mounting).

 Start the engine of the assisting ve-
hicle.

 Operate the starter, let the engine
run.


 Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.

 Raise the front of the cover 1 to re-
lease the three clips 2 .

 Then pull the cover 1 towards you
to release the clip 3 and remove the
cover.
Check the electrolyte level regu-
larly. If necessary, top up the
level with distilled water.
Starting using another battery
Looking for an earth point at
the right-hand engine mounting

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Removing a front or rear wiper
blade

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Remove the wiper blade, sliding it
towards the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade

 At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and fi x it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING TOWING
Access to the tools Having your vehicle towed on a
flatbed

 Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1 .
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To can access to them:

 open the boot,

 turn button A to the left,

 remove the cover B ,

 remove the fi xing band C and take
out the tool bag D containing the
tools,

 take the towing eye and the tools re-
quired out of the tool bag. Place the gear lever in neutral.

Always have the vehicle towed
on a fl atbed.
Never have the vehicle towed
with the four wheels on the
ground, this could damage the
transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed
with the front or rear wheels on
the ground even if it is in front
"2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode. Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2 .

 Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3 .

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
When being towed with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.