Get DRIVING Guide for Peugeot 407 4 Door First Generation (2004-2011)

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PARKING BRAKE

6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

Reverse

To apply

To change to reverse gear, lift the ring

under the gear lever knob and push

the gear lever to the left then to the

front.

When parking on a slope, turn the

wheels towards the kerb and apply the

parking brake.

Reverse gear can only be engaged

when the vehicle is stationary with

the engine idling.

To release

Pull the lever up and press the button

to release the parking brake.

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC

SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC

GEARBOX

Gear selection gate

Moving Off

 Move the lever in the gate to select

a position.

With the engine running, move off from

position P:

 to exit position P, you have to

press the brake pedal,

 select position R, D or M, then

gradually 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 parking brake,

The four or six speed automatic gear-

box offers, as required, the comfort

of the auto-adaptive programme en-

hanced by a selection suited to dy-

namic driving conditions: sport, or to

driving on a slippery road: snow.

The indicator lamp corresponding

to the position selected appears on

the instrument panel screen.

Park: to immobilise the vehicle and

to start the engine, with the parking

brake on.

However, manual selection is still pos-

sible using the gear lever.

Reverse: to reverse (select this posi-

tion with the vehicle stationary, engine

at idle).

 select position R, D or M, then

gradually release the pressure on

the brake pedal; the vehicle moves

off immediately.

Neutral: to start the engine and to park,

with the parking brake on.

Note: if position N is inadvertently en-

gaged while driving, allow the engine

to return to idle before engaging posi-

tion D then accelerate.

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.

Drive: to drive in automatic mode.

Manual: to drive selecting the gears.

S: sport programme.

Do not leave children unsupervised

inside the vehicle, with position

R, D or M selected, with the en-

gine running, as the vehicle moves

even without the accelerator being

pressed.

: snow programme.

With the ignition off, if the le-

ver is not in position P, an

audible signal is heard when

the driver's door is opened, or

after approximately 45 seconds. Move

the lever to position P. The audible

signal ceases.

When maintenance operations need

to be carried out with the engine run-

ning, apply the parking brake and se-

lect the Park position.

Starting the engine

 with the parking brake on, select

position P or N in the gate,

 turn the ignition key.

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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 mo-

ving very slowly, the gearbox automa-

tically selects gear M1.

Auto-adaptive programme

Sport and Snow programmes

 select position D in the gate: the

gearbox operates in auto-adaptive

mode, without any action on your

part, taking into account the follow-

ing parameters:

These are two special programmes.

The programme selected is displayed

on the instrument panel screen.

Sport programme

- the style of driving,

- the proﬁle of the road,

- the vehicle load.

 Press button S once the vehicle

has been started in position D, the

auto-adaptive programme favours

dynamic driving.

Programmes S (sport) and  (snow)

do not operate in manual gear selec-

tion mode.

To obtain maximum acceleration with-

out touching the lever, press the ac-

celerator down fully (kick down). The

programme will change down auto-

matically or will stay in the gear select-

ed until the maximum engine speed is

reached.

When the brake is applied, the pro-

gramme will change down automati-

cally in order to provide efﬁcient engine

braking.

Snow programme

This programme improves starting and

drive when traction is poor.

Operating check

Any operating abnormality is

indicated by lighting of this

warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a

message on the multi-function

screen.



Press button  once the vehicle

has been started and position D has

been selected, the auto-adaptive

programme adjusts the performance

of the vehicle to the condition of the

slippery road.

In this situation the gearbox oper-

ates 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

damage to the gearbox).

Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) and

keep within local speed limits.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

You can deactivate the Sport or Snow

programme at any time by pressing

the button selected.

Releasing the accelerator

sharply does not have any im-

mediate effect on the speed of

the vehicle.

Operation with manual

selection of the gears

 select position M in the gate,

Never select position N when

the vehicle is moving.

Never select positions P or R

unless the vehicle is stationary.

Never change between positions to

optimise braking on a slippery surface.

 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 change

down a gear and pull again to

change down another gear.

You can change from position D (driv-

ing in automatic mode) to position M

(driving in manual mode) at any time.

If the battery is ﬂat and the le-

ver is in position P, it will be

impossible to change to an-

other position.

In particular, do not force the lever

or there is a risk the gearbox may be

damaged.

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Manual selection of the SPORT

position

Operating check

CONTROLLED SUSPENSION

This is conﬁrmed by the switch lamp

and the indicator lamps.

 Press switch 1, the indi-

cator lamp comes on and

the SPORT warning lamp

comes on.

In this position, the suspension is

maintained in the SPORT position.

In the event of a fault, it

comes on, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message

on the multifunction screen.

Select automatic operation and con-

tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as

possible.

To return to automatic operation

 Press switch 1 again. The

indicator lamp is switched

off and the AUTO indicator

lamp comes on.

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 smooth shock ab-

sorption, ensuring a comfortable ride,

but as soon as conditions demand a

change (sporty driving, tight bends,

avoidance action, etc.) it automatically

selects ﬁrmer shock absorption, guar-

anteeing optimum road holding.

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Selecting the function

Note: It is possible to acce-

lerate and drive momentarily

at a speed greater than the

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED

LIMITER

 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE po-

sition. The cruise control is not

yet active and no speed has been

memorised. The display indicates:

memorised speed. The value

memorised ﬂashes. When the acce-

lerator pedal is released, the vehicle

will return to the memorised speed.

Cancelling the memorised speed

If you wish to cancel the memorised

speed:

 Press button 4 or the brake or

clutch pedal. The display indicates

(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

Switching the function off

Cruise control function

 Place switch 1 in position 0 or

LIMIT to switch the system off.

This enables the vehicle to maintain

a steady speed programmed by the

driver

In order for it to be memorised, the

vehicle speed must be greater than

25 mph (40 km/h) with at least fourth

gear engaged (second gear for the

automatic gearbox), with the engine

running.

Activation/memorising a speed

As soon as you reach the chosen

speed, press button 2 or 3. This

memorises the speed, which will be

maintained automatically. The display

indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

On a steep descent, the cruise

control, which does not act on

the brakes, is not able to pre-

vent the vehicle from exceeding

the programmed speed.

In no circumstances does the

cruise control replace the requirement to

respect speed limits, nor does it replace

the need for vigilance and responsibility

on the part of the driver.

We recommend that your feet remain

near the pedals.

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Changing a memorised speed

Operating check

Note: the speed memorised

is cancelled automatically if

the vehicle speed is less than

To memorise a speed higher than the

previous one, there are two options:

Without using the accelerator:

 press button 3;

In the event of a cruise control malfunc-

tion, the memorised speed is erased,

the dashes ﬂash for a few seconds:

25 mph (40 km/h), or if the

manual gearbox is in a gear lower than

fourth (second gear for the automatic

gearbox) or if the ESP is activated.

Using the accelerator:

 exceed the memorised speed until

the required speed is reached,

 press button 2 or 3.

To memorise a speed lower than the

previous one:

 press button 2;

Short press: +/- 1 mph (1 km/h)

Long press: +/- 5 mph (5 km/h)

Maintained press: continuous increase

or decrease of the value in steps of

5 mph (5 km/h).

Recalling the memorised speed

After cancellation, press button 4. Your

vehicle will return to the last memo-

rised speed. The display indicates

(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked.

Cancelling the memorised speed

Do not use the cruise control

on slippery roads or in heavy

trafﬁc.

 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT

or switch off the ignition.

To prevent the mat from becoming

caught under the pedals:

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ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

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Selecting the function

Activation/deactivation of the limiter

 Place switch 1 in the LIMIT posi-

tion. The limiter is not yet active.

By default the display indicates:

Pressing button 4 activates the limiter,

pressing this button again deactivates it.

When the limiter is active, the display

indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

Speed limiter function

This prevents the vehicle speed ex-

ceeding the speed programmed by

the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph

(30 km/h)).

Switching the function off

 Place switch 1 in position 0 or

CRUISE or switch off the ignition

to switch the system off. The last

speed programmed remains in the

memory.

The operations must be car-

ried out with the engine run-

ning.

Memorising a speed

On a steep descent or if the

driver accelerates sharply, the

speed limiter, which does not

A speed can be memorised without

activation of the limiter.

Pressing buttons 2 and 3 decreases or

increases the speed.

act on the brakes, is not able

to prevent the vehicle from exceeding

the programmed speed.

Short press: +/- 1 mph (1 km/h)

Long press: +/- 5 mph (5 km/h)

Maintained press: continuous increase

or decrease of the value in steps of

5 mph (5 km/h).

In no circumstances does the speed

limiter replace the requirement to re-

spect speed limits, nor does it replace

the need for vigilance and responsibi-

lity on the part of the driver.

The driver must remain vigilant and

stay in complete control of his vehicle.

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Exceeding the programmed speed

Operating check

Additional pressing of the accelera-

tor to exceed the programmed speed

will have no effect unless the pedal is

pressed ﬁrmly (passing the point of

resistance).

In the event of a limiter malfunction,

the memorised speed is erased, the

dashes ﬂash for a few seconds:

The limiter is deactivated temporarily

and displays the programmed speed

(e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked.

Note: the speed also ﬂashes

when the speed limiter can-

not prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the programmed

speed (on a steep descent or in the

event of sharp acceleration).

To prevent the mat from becom-

ing caught under the pedals:

-

ensure that the mat is po-

sitioned correctly,

never ﬁt one mat on top of

To re-activate the limiter, release the

accelerator to slow down to a speed

below the programmed speed.

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another.

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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so,

avoiding any sudden movement of the

steering wheel and the brakes.

Change the damaged wheel (punc-

tured or very deﬂated tyre), and have

the tyre pressure checked as soon as

possible.

All repairs and changing of

tyres on a wheel ﬁtted with this

system must be carried out by

TYRE UNDER-INFLATION

DETECTION

a PEUGEOT dealer.

Sensors check the tyre pressure dur-

ing driving and trigger a warning in the

event of malfunction.

If, when changing a tyre, you install a

wheel which is not detected by your

vehicle, you must have the system re-

initialised by a PEUGEOT dealer.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection sys-

tem is an aid to driving which does not

replace the need for the driver to be

vigilant or to drive responsibly.

This system does not eliminate the

need to have the tyre pressures

checked regularly (see the label on

the door pillar) to ensure that the op-

timum dynamic performance of the

vehicle is maintained and prevent pre-

mature wear of the tyres, particularly

in arduous driving conditions (heavy

load, high speed).

The tyre pressures must be checked

cold, at least once a month. Remem-

ber to check the pressure of the spare

wheel.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection sys-

tem may experience temporary interfer-

ence due to electromagnetic emissions

on a frequency close to that used by the

system.

Deﬂated tyre

Sensor(s) not detected or faulty

Instrument panel display warn-

ing lamp.

Instrument panel screen warn-

ing lamp.

This is accompanied by the audible

signal and the message on the mul-

tifunction screen identifying the wheel

concerned.

If this warning lamp comes on, have

the tyre pressure checked as soon as

possible.

This is accompanied by the audible

signal and the message on the mul-

tifunction screen which indicates that

under-inﬂation detection is absent

from one (or several) wheel(s) or that

there is a fault in the system.

Puncture

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to replace

the faulty sensor(s).

Instrument panel display warn-

ing lamp.

This warning lamp, accompanied by

the audible signal and the message on

the multifunction screen identifying the

wheel concerned, is followed by illumi-

nation of the 'STOP' warning lamp.

Note: this message is also

displayed when one of the

wheels is away from the ve-

hicle (being repaired) or when

one or more wheels without a sensor

are ﬁtted.

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It detects any obstacle (person, ve-

hicle, tree, gate, etc.) in front of or be-

hind the vehicle. However, it cannot

detect obstacles located directly under

the bumper.

VISUAL AND AUDIBLE

FRONT AND REAR PARKING

SENSORS

An object, such as a stake, cone or any

other similar object may be detected

at the beginning of the manoeuvre but

may no longer be detected when the

vehicle comes close to it.

To ensure optimum operation,

in bad weather or in winter,

ensure that the sensors are

not covered with mud, frost or

snow.

Detection zone

Detection

The system is activated when:

reverse gear is engaged,

-

the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

in forward gear.

It is accompanied by an audible signal

and/or displaying of the vehicle on the

multifunction screen.

The system is deactivated if

the vehicle is stationary for

more than 3 seconds.

This system consists of proximity

sensors:

-

four in the front bumper,

and

four in the rear bumper.

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Reactivation

Press button A again to reactivate the

system. The indicator lamp on the but-

ton is switched off.

If there is an operating fault,

when reverse gear is en-

gaged, the indicator lamp

ﬂashes, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message on the

multifunction screen.

The proximity of the obstacle is indi-

cated by:

Deactivation

Press button A to deactivate the sys-

tem (child asleep in the rear...). The in-

dicator lamp on the button comes on.

-

an audible signal which becomes

more rapid as the vehicle ap-

proaches the obstacle,

-

a graphic on the multifunction

screen, with blocks which become

increasingly close to the vehicle.

Note: this function will be de-

activated automatically when

a trailer is being towed (vehi-

cle ﬁtted with a towbar recom-

mended by PEUGEOT).

The obstacle is located in relation to

the emission of the audible signal by

the speakers; that is, front or rear and

right or left.

When the distance between the ve-

hicle and the obstacle is less than

approximately thirty centimetres, the

audible signal becomes continuous

and/or the "Danger" symbol appears

on the multifunction screen.

The system becomes inactive again:

when you exit reverse gear,

-

when the speed is above 6 mph

(10 km/h),

-

at the end of the manoeuvre, when

stationary, after a few seconds

(front parking sensors only).

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