sport mode Peugeot 607 Dag 2009 Owner's Manual

"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox Indication on the instrument panel display
Switching the engine on
With the handbrake applied, select po-
sition P or N .
Switch on the ignition.

1. Gear lever.

2. "SPORT" button.

P: Park.

R: Reverse.

N: Neutral.

D: Drive.

M: Manual mode.

S: Sport programme.

1 2 3 4 5 6: gears engaged.
Move the lever in the gate to select one
of the positions.
Once the position has been selected,
the corresponding indicator light is dis-
played on the instrument panel display
Moving off
With the engine running, from position

P or N , with your foot on the brake,
release the handbrake .
Select position R , D or M .
Release the brake pedal gradually; the
vehicle moves off immediately.
front parking assistance
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A. Activation of the rear assistance.

B. Detection.

C. Deactivation/Reactivation.
During parking manoeuvres, you are
guided by an audible signal and a
graphic on the multifunction display.

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC
SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
Gear selection gate

 Move the lever in the gate to select
a position.
The indicator light corresponding to
the position selected appears on the
instrument panel screen.
Starting the engine

 with the handbrake on, select posi-
tion P or N in the gate,

 turn the ignition key.
Moving Off
With the engine running, from posi-
tion P :

 to exit position P, it is essential
to press the brake pedal,

 select position R , D or M , then gra-
dually release the pressure on the
brake pedal; the vehicle moves off
immediately.
To move off from position N :

 with your foot on the brake, release
the handbrake,

 select position R , D or M , then gra-
dually release the pressure on the
brake pedal; the vehicle moves off
immediately.
When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if position

R , D or M is selected, the ve-
hicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle, with position
R, D or M selected, with the engi-
ne running, as the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
The six speed automatic gearbox of-
fers, as required, the comfort of the
automatic program, enhanced by a
manual selection suited to dynamic
driving conditions: Sport program.
Driving on a slippery road is detected
automatically.
However, manual selection is still pos-
sible using the gear lever.
P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to
start the engine, with the handbrake
on.

R everse: to reverse (select this posi-
tion with the vehicle stationary, engine
at idle).

N eutral: to start the engine and to park,
with the handbrake on.

Note: if position N is inadvertently
engaged while driving, allow the en-
gine to return to idle before engaging
position D then accelerate.

D rive: to drive in automatic mode.

M anual: to drive selecting the gears.

S : Sport program.

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With the ignition off, if the lever
is not in position P , an audible
signal is heard when the dri-
ver's door is opened. Move
the lever to position P . The audible si-
gnal ceases.
When maintenance operations need
to be carried out with the engine run-
ning, apply the handbrake and select
position P .
When the engine is cold, the operation
of the gearbox may differ from its ope-
ration when the engine is warm.
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 auto-
matically selects gear M1 .
Program S (Sport) does not operate in
manual gear selection mode. Operation with manual selection of the gears

 select position M in the gate,

 push the lever to the + sign to
change up a gear and push again
to change up another gear,

 pull the lever to the - sign to chan-
ge down a gear and pull again to
change down another gear.
You can change from position D (dri-
ving in automatic mode) to position M
(driving in manual mode) at any time.
The Drive program

 Select position D in the gate: the
gearbox operates in automatic
mode.
The gearbox automatically adapts the
gear in relation to the profi le of the
road and the vehicle load.
To obtain maximum acceleration wi-
thout touching the lever (kick down),
press the accelerator down fully to the
end of its travel (passing the point of
resistance). The program will change
down automatically or will stay in
the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
The program selected is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.

 Press button S once the vehicle
has been started in position D , this
program favours dynamic driving.
You can deactivate the Sport program
at any time by pressing the button
selected. Never select position
N when
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R
unless the vehicle is stationary.
When the ignition is on with the engine
off, always select position P or N .
When travelling downhill, the program
will change down automatically in or-
der to offer effi cient engine braking
and good resumption of acceleration.
When travelling uphill, following rapid
releasing of the pedal, the gearbox
maintains the gear engaged to make
acceleration easier.

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Operating check
The gearbox may be dama-
ged if you: - press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time,
- force the lever from position P to
another position when the battery
is fl at.
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
 Press switch 1 , the in-
dicator light and the

SPORT indicator light will
come on.
In this position, the suspension is
maintained in the SPORT position,
the shock absorption and the steering
assistance become fi rmer.
Selecting the SPORT position

 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light will go out
and the AUTO indicator
light comes on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Return to automatic operation
If the switch light fl ashes or if
the indicator light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
This is confi rmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. The switch li-
ght comes on for approximately three
seconds every time the ignition is swit-
ched on.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunc-
tion display.
In this situation the gearbox opera-
tes 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 da-
mage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) or
keep within local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The suspension adapts automatically
and instantly to different driving styles
and road characteristics, improving
the comfort of the occupants and the
vehicle's road holding capabilities.
The suspension favours a smooth
shock absorption, ensuring a comfor-
table ride, but as soon as conditions
demand a change (sporty driving, ti-
ght bends, avoidance action, etc.), it
automatically selects fi rmer shock ab-
sorption, guaranteeing optimum road
holding.
When the ignition is switched on, the
electronic suspension is always active
in automatic operation mode.

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Operating check
The gearbox may be dama-
ged if you: - press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time,
- force the lever from position P to
another position when the battery
is fl at.
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
 Press switch 1 , the in-
dicator light and the

SPORT indicator light will
come on.
In this position, the suspension is
maintained in the SPORT position,
the shock absorption and the steering
assistance become fi rmer.
Selecting the SPORT position

 Press switch 1 again. The
indicator light will go out
and the AUTO indicator
light comes on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Return to automatic operation
If the switch light fl ashes or if
the indicator light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
This is confi rmed by the switch light
and the indicator lights. The switch li-
ght comes on for approximately three
seconds every time the ignition is swit-
ched on.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunc-
tion display.
In this situation the gearbox opera-
tes 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 da-
mage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) or
keep within local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The suspension adapts automatically
and instantly to different driving styles
and road characteristics, improving
the comfort of the occupants and the
vehicle's road holding capabilities.
The suspension favours a smooth
shock absorption, ensuring a comfor-
table ride, but as soon as conditions
demand a change (sporty driving, ti-
ght bends, avoidance action, etc.), it
automatically selects fi rmer shock ab-
sorption, guaranteeing optimum road
holding.
When the ignition is switched on, the
electronic suspension is always active
in automatic operation mode.