handbrake PEUGEOT 607 2004 Owners Manual

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3YOUR AT A GLANCE
1-Lights and direction indicators stalk.
2- Steering wheel adjustment.
3 - Driver's front air bag.
- Horn.
4- Instrument dials.
5- Windscreen wash/wipe stalk.
- Trip computer stalk.
6- Audio remote control stalk.
7- Hazard warning lightsswitch.
8- Central adjustable air conditioning/ ventilationvents and air flow regulation.
9- Sunshine / brightness
sensor.
10 - Windscreen demisting vents.
11 - Passenger air bag.
12 - Glove compartment.
13 - Side adjustable air conditioning/ ventilationvents and air flow regulation. 14 -
Door window demisting vent.
15 - Passenger air bag disarming switch.
16 - Front seats heating switches.
17 - Rear ashtray.
- Rear lighter.
- Rear seats heating switches.
18 - Rear footwell air conditioningvent.
19 - Two-position armrest with compartments.
20 - Handbrake.
21 - Electronically controlled suspension switch.
- Doors and boot lockingswitch.
- Sunroof switch.
- Rear blind switch.
22 - Front ashtray.
- Front lighter.
23 - Gear lever.
24 - RM2 audio system or RT2audio/telephone system with
PEUGEOT call button. 25 -
Air conditioning controls.
26 - Multi-function display.
27 - Steering lock and ignition.
28 - Fuse box.
29 - Speakers location.
30 - Electric mirror controls.
- Window controls.
- Rear window locking control.
31 - Headlamp height adjustment.
32 - ESP disarming switch.
33 - Alarm button.
34 - Cruise control.
35 - Memory buttons for:
- Front seat settings
- Electric mirror settings

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC System"
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort
of integral automatic operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme and
a snow programme, or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the function is selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the instrument panel screen.
S: sport programme.
: snow programme.
P
ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to start the engine,
with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: to engage reverse; select this function with
the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the
handbrake on. Note: if position Nis engaged by mistake while the
car is moving, allow the engine to return to idling speed before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for automatic gear changing
M anual: for manual gear changing.
To change the four gearsmanually:
 Push the lever to the +symbol to change up to
the next gear and pull it towards the -symbol to
change down a gear.
Note: the S(sport) and
(snow) programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Moving Off With the engine running, to move
off from position P:
it is essential to press thebrake pedal to exit positionP,
select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the veh icle
will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
release the handbrake, withyour foot on the brake,
select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressureon the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
WARNING
When the engine is idling with thebrakes not applied, if function R, D
or Mis selected, the vehicle
moves without the acceleratorbeing pressed. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the enginerunning. When maintenance operations have to be carried outwith the enginerunning, apply thehandbrake and selectposition P.
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1 -
Handbrake indicator light.
2 - Seat belt not fastened indicator light.
3 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
4 - Dipped beam headlampsindicator light.
5 - Rev counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Fuel gauge. 8 -
Right-hand direction indicator.
9 - Speedometer.
10 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
11 - ABS anti-lock braking system warning light.
12 - Rear fog lamps indicator light.
13 - Engine diagnostics warninglight. 14 -
Coolant temperature indicator.
15 - CHECK button.
16 - Trip recorder zero re-set.
17 - Service indicator and total
distance recorder.
18 - Warning/status screen.
19 - Illumination button +.
20 - Illumination button -.
21 - Engine oil level indicator.
- Engine oil temperature
indicator.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL

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1 -
Handbrake indicator light.
2 - Seat belt not fastened indicator light.
3 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
4 - Dipped beam headlamps indi-cator light.
5 - Rev counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Fuel gauge. 8 -
Right-hand direction indicator.
9 - Speedometer.
10 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
11 - ABS anti-lock braking system warning light.
12 - Rear fog lamps indicator light.
13 - Engine diagnostics warninglight. 14 -
Coolant temperature indicator.
15 - CHECK button.
16 - Trip recorder zero re-set.
17 - Service indicator and total
distance recorder.
18 - Warning/status screen.
19 - Illumination button +.
20 - Illumination button -.
21 - Engine oil level indicator.
- Engine oil temperature
indicator.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: DIESEL

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STOP warning light This comes on after the engine oil pressure, coolant temperature orpuncture warning lights, to which it is
linked.
Stop immediately. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake fluid level and brake force distribution fault warning light This is linked to the light on the instrument panel.Display of this warning light accompaned by an audible signal and the message 'Brake fluid level low' indicates
an excessive drop in the brake fluid level.
Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'Braking system fault' on the
multi-function display indicates a malfunction of the brake force distribution system.Stop immediately in both cases. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) warning light Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'ESP/ASR system fault' on the
multi-function display indicates a system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake warning light Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal (vehicle moving) and the message 'Handbrake on'
on the multi-function display, indicates that the handbrake is applied or has not been released correctly. Battery charge warning light This comes on each time the ignition key is in the accessories position (1st notch).Display of this warning light when the engine is running is accompanied by an audible signal and the message ' Battery charge fault' on the multi-function display.
This can indicate:
- faulty operation of the charging circuit,- loose battery or starter terminals,- a cut or slack alternator belt,- an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of
integral automatic operation , enhanced by a sport and a snow programme,
or the pleasure of manual gear changing .
Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to select a function. Once the function is selected, the corresponding indicator light appears on the instrument panel screen.
S: sport programme.
: snow programme.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to start the engi-
ne , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: to reverse (select this function with the
vehicle stationary, engine at idle). N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the
handbrake on. Note: if position Nis inadvertently engaged while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for drivingin automatic mode.
M anual: for drivingin manual mode.
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'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC system' AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off from position P:
 it is essential to press the brake
pedal to exit position P,
 select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure onthe brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
 release the handbrake, with yourfoot on the brake,
 select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure onthe brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
WARNING When the engine is at idle, brakes not applied, if function R, D or Mis
selected, the vehicle moves evenwithout the accelerator being pres-sed. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the engine running. When maintenance operations need to be carried out with the engine running, apply the handbrake andselect position P.
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SUSPENSION The suspension adapts automatical- ly and instantly to different drivingstyles and road characteristics,improving the comfort of the occu-pants and the vehicle's road holdingcapabilities. The suspension favours smooth shock absorption, ensuring a com-fortable ride, but as soon as condi-tions demand a change (sporty dri-ving, tight bends, avoidance action,etc.) it automatically selects firmershock absorption, guaranteeing opti-mum road holding. Selecting the SPORT position
Press switch 1, the
SPORT indicator light will
come on, accompaniedby an audible signal.
In this position, the suspension ismaintained in the SPORT position.
To return to automatic operation
 Press switch 1again. The
indicator light will go out and the AUTOindicator
light comes on, accompa-nied by an audible signal.
Operating check This is confirmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. The switchlight comes on for approximatelythree seconds every time the ignitionis switched on. If the switch light flashes or if the indicator light comes on, accompa-nied by an audible signal and themessage ' Hydraulic suspension
pressure insufficient' , contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
THE HANDBRAKE
To applyWhen parking on a slope, turn the wheels towards the kerb and applythe handbrake.
To release Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake and movethe vehicle.

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CHECK... Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. Air filter and pollen filter Have the filter elements replaced
regularly.
If you drive in dusty
conditions, change them twice asoften. Particulate emission filter - Additive reservoir (Dieselmodels) It is essential the particulate emis- sion filter be maintained and theadditive reservoir be filled by a
PEUGEOT dealer, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles which are used in town,over short distances. It may benecessary to check the thickness ofthe pads, even between services. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked, according tothe manufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Fuel supply cut-off In a serious collision, a mechanism prevents fuel from reaching theengine.
To re-establish the fuel supply:
 press the red button on the angle of the front right-hand suspension
assembly, under the bonnet.
Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power stee-ring and the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
To prevent damage to the electrical units, avoid washing the engine.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
 Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
 Apply the handbrake, switch offthe ignition and engage first orreverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack in the boot  Detach the luggage net.
 Lift the boot carpet using the liftinghook. Secure this hook behindthe boot seal. Tools available The following tools are located in the polystyrene holder in the centre ofthe spare wheel: 1 -
Wheelbrace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Wheelbrace extension.
4 - Jack fitted with a system which enables it to be folded or unfol-
ded rapidly.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 - Trim cover tool. Removal
 For vehicles with alloy wheels fit-ted with wheel trims, pull thecentre trim by using tool 6in one
of the holes.
 Loosen the wheel bolts.
 Take the jack from the tool kit andfold it by pressing the ends A.

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Fold the jack by pressing at the ends Aand place it in one of the
four locations Eunderneath the
vehicle (the nearest one to thewheel to be changed).
 Extend the jack, first by hand, pul-ling the ends Athen using wheel-
brace 1and the extension 3.
 Remove a wheel bolt at the topand fit the centralising tool 2 in its
place.
 Unscrew the other bolts andremove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel  Position the wheel using the cen-tralising tool to assist you.
 Tighten the bolts by hand andremove the centralising tool. 
Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
 Fold the jack and remove it.
 Fully tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
 Replace the wheel trim.
 Put the tool holder back in posi-
tion. This helps to keep the bootfloor in its correct position, to pre-vent any deformation of the floorwhen loaded.
 Tighten the spare wheel securingstrap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of impact.
For your safety, alwayschange the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slippery
ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga- ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox),
- never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack (use a ramp).
After changing the wheel:
- have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible.
- have the punctured wheel repai- red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.
Tyres fitted with the Tyre Under-Inflation Detection System. These wheels have a pressure
sensor. Have them repaired by a
PEUGEOT dealer.