2004-2011 Peugeot 407 4 Door SAFETY User Manual

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SAFETY for Your Peugeot 407 4 Door First Generation (2004-2011)

SAFETY  
7
Disarming the ESP  
HORN  
ELECTRONIC STABILITY  
PROGRAMME (ESP)  
In exceptional conditions (starting the  
vehicle when it is stuck in the mud,  
immobilised in snow, on unstable  
ground...), it may be advisable to dis-  
arm the ESP.  
Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-  
cated on the centre console.  
The switch lights up and the warning  
light comes on: the ESP no longer acts  
on the operation of the engine.  
Press one of the spokes of the steering  
wheel.  
This system is linked and complemen-  
tary to the ABS system.  
In the event of a significant variation  
between the trajectory of the vehicle  
and the path required by the driver,  
the ESP monitors wheel by wheel and  
acts automatically on the engine and  
on the brake of one or more wheels, to  
put the vehicle back on course, within  
the limit of the laws of physics.  
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS  
Instrument panel indicator light.  
ESP operation  
The system is triggered again:  
automatically if the ignition is  
switched off,  
The indicator lamp comes on.  
Press the button, the direction indica-  
tors flash.  
They can operate with the ignition off.  
automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),  
manually by pressing the switch  
again.  
Automatic operation of hazard  
warning lamps  
When braking in an emergency, de-  
pending on the deceleration, the hazard  
warning lamps come on automatically.  
They switch off automatically the first  
time you accelerate.  
It is also possible to switch them off by  
pressing the button.  
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SAFETY  
7
Disarming the ESP  
HORN  
ELECTRONIC STABILITY  
PROGRAMME (ESP)  
In exceptional conditions (starting the  
vehicle when it is stuck in the mud,  
immobilised in snow, on unstable  
ground...), it may be advisable to dis-  
arm the ESP.  
Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-  
cated on the centre console.  
The switch lights up and the warning  
light comes on: the ESP no longer acts  
on the operation of the engine.  
Press one of the spokes of the steering  
wheel.  
This system is linked and complemen-  
tary to the ABS system.  
In the event of a significant variation  
between the trajectory of the vehicle  
and the path required by the driver,  
the ESP monitors wheel by wheel and  
acts automatically on the engine and  
on the brake of one or more wheels, to  
put the vehicle back on course, within  
the limit of the laws of physics.  
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS  
Instrument panel indicator light.  
ESP operation  
The system is triggered again:  
automatically if the ignition is  
switched off,  
The indicator lamp comes on.  
Press the button, the direction indica-  
tors flash.  
They can operate with the ignition off.  
automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),  
manually by pressing the switch  
again.  
Automatic operation of hazard  
warning lamps  
When braking in an emergency, de-  
pending on the deceleration, the hazard  
warning lamps come on automatically.  
They switch off automatically the first  
time you accelerate.  
It is also possible to switch them off by  
pressing the button.  
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SAFETY  
7
Operating fault  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM  
(ABS)  
EMERGENCY BRAKING  
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM  
When a malfunction of the system oc-  
curs, the warning light comes on, ac-  
companied by an audible signal and a  
message on the multifunction display.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have  
the system checked.  
The ABS increases the stability and  
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on  
braking, in particular on poor or slip-  
pery road surfaces.  
This system comes into operation  
automatically when there is a risk of  
wheel lock.  
Normal operation of the ABS may  
make itself felt by slight vibrations of  
the brake pedal.  
In an emergency, this system enables  
the optimum braking pressure to be  
reached more quickly, thus reducing  
the stopping distance.  
It is triggered by the speed at which  
the brake pedal is activated.  
The effect of this is a reduction in the  
resistance of the pedal and an in-  
crease in braking efficiency.  
When braking in an emergency, press  
firmly without releasing the pressure.  
Instrument panel indicator light.  
The ESP offers exceptional  
safety during normal driving,  
but this should not encourage  
In emergency braking, press  
very firmly without releas-  
ing the pressure.  
the driver to take extra risks  
(late braking) or drive at high speed.  
Correctoperationofthesystemdepends  
on compliance with the manufacturer's  
recommendations regarding the wheels  
(tyres and rims), the braking compo-  
nents, the electronic components and  
the PEUGEOT assembly and operation  
procedures.  
Note: when changing wheels (tyres  
and rims), make sure that these are  
approved.  
This indicates that the ABS is  
faulty.  
After an impact, have the system  
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.  
It also comes on on the instru-  
ment panel screen.  
If it comes on permanently above  
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS  
malfunction.  
However, the vehicle retains conven-  
tional servo-assisted braking.  
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
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SAFETY  
7
Operating fault  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM  
(ABS)  
EMERGENCY BRAKING  
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM  
When a malfunction of the system oc-  
curs, the warning light comes on, ac-  
companied by an audible signal and a  
message on the multifunction display.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have  
the system checked.  
The ABS increases the stability and  
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on  
braking, in particular on poor or slip-  
pery road surfaces.  
This system comes into operation  
automatically when there is a risk of  
wheel lock.  
Normal operation of the ABS may  
make itself felt by slight vibrations of  
the brake pedal.  
In an emergency, this system enables  
the optimum braking pressure to be  
reached more quickly, thus reducing  
the stopping distance.  
It is triggered by the speed at which  
the brake pedal is activated.  
The effect of this is a reduction in the  
resistance of the pedal and an in-  
crease in braking efficiency.  
When braking in an emergency, press  
firmly without releasing the pressure.  
Instrument panel indicator light.  
The ESP offers exceptional  
safety during normal driving,  
but this should not encourage  
In emergency braking, press  
very firmly without releas-  
ing the pressure.  
the driver to take extra risks  
(late braking) or drive at high speed.  
Correctoperationofthesystemdepends  
on compliance with the manufacturer's  
recommendations regarding the wheels  
(tyres and rims), the braking compo-  
nents, the electronic components and  
the PEUGEOT assembly and operation  
procedures.  
Note: when changing wheels (tyres  
and rims), make sure that these are  
approved.  
This indicates that the ABS is  
faulty.  
After an impact, have the system  
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.  
It also comes on on the instru-  
ment panel screen.  
If it comes on permanently above  
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS  
malfunction.  
However, the vehicle retains conven-  
tional servo-assisted braking.  
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
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SAFETY  
7
Before folding the seat back, pull the  
strap and insert the seat belt tongue  
into the buckle. This precaution will  
ensure that each seat belt is in place  
when the rear seats are lifted again.  
SEAT BELTS  
Detection of fastening of the front  
seat belts  
When the ignition is switched on, if a  
front passenger has not fastened their  
seat belt and if the vehicle speed is below  
12 mph (20 km/h), you are warned by  
lighting of the seat belt warning lamp.  
The warning lamp switches off when the  
seat belt(s) concerned is(are) fastened.  
If the vehicle speed is above 12 mph  
(20 km/h), you are warned by flash-  
ing of the seat belt warning lamp,  
an audible signal and a message on  
the multifunction screen identifying the  
unfastened seat belt(s).  
Front seat belts with  
pre-tensioner and force  
limiter  
Front seat belt height adjustment:  
In the event of a serious front impact,  
the pre-tensioning system instantly  
tightens the seat belts firmly against  
the bodies of the occupants.  
The pre-tensioning seat belts are  
armed when the ignition is on.  
The force limiter reduces the pressure  
of the seat belt against the chest of  
the occupant, so increasing his pro-  
tection.  
To lower the attachment point,  
squeeze control 1 and slide it  
downwards.  
To raise the attachment point, slide  
control 1 upwards.  
Note: a bag or an animal  
placed on the front passenger  
seat may cause illumination of  
To fasten the seat belts  
Pull the strap, then insert the  
tongue into the buckle.  
Check that the seat belt is secured  
the warning lamp.  
The audible signal ceases and the  
warning lamp switches off when the  
seat belt concerned is fastened.  
After two minutes without any action  
on the seat belts, the flashing warning  
lamp remains on permanently and the  
audible signal ceases. All of the warn-  
ings cease when a door is opened or  
when the engine is switched off.  
Rear seat belts  
correctly by pulling the strap.  
The rear seats are all fitted with a  
three-point inertia reel seat belt.  
The rear side seat belts have a force  
limiter and may be fitted with a pre-  
tensioning inertia reel.  
To unfasten the seat belts  
Press the red button on the buckle.  
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SAFETY  
7
The driver must ensure that  
the passengers use the seat  
belts correctly and that they  
are all properly restrained be-  
fore setting off.  
In order to be effective, a seat belt:  
Recommendations for children:  
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must be tightened as close to the  
body as possible,  
must restrain one adult only,  
must not bear any trace of cuts or  
fraying,  
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use a suitable child seat if the pas-  
senger is less than 12 years old or  
shorter than one metre fifty,  
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do not use the strap-guide* when a  
child seat is installed.  
never use the same seat belt to se-  
cure more than one person,  
never allow a child to travel on your  
lap.  
Wherever you are seated in the vehi-  
cle, always fasten your seat belt, even  
for short journeys.  
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as  
they will not fulfil their role fully.  
If the seats have armrests*, the lap  
part of the seat belt must always pass  
under the armrest.  
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia  
reel permitting automatic adjustment  
of the length of the strap to your size.  
The seat belt is stored automatically  
when not in use.  
Before and after use, ensure that the  
seat belt is reeled in correctly.  
The lower part of the strap must be  
positioned as low as possible on the  
pelvis.  
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must be pulled in front of you with  
a smooth movement, checking that  
it does not twist,  
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must not betransformedormodified  
to avoid altering its performance.  
Depending on the nature and se-  
riousness of the impacts, the pre-  
tensioning device may be triggered  
before and independently of the air  
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners  
is accompanied by a slight emission of  
harmless smoke and a noise, due to  
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-  
tridge incorporated in the system.  
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp  
comes on.  
In accordance with current safety reg-  
ulations, all repairs and checks must  
be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer  
who guarantees that the work is car-  
ried out correctly.  
Have your seat belts checked regularly  
by a PEUGEOT dealer and particularly  
if the straps show signs of damage.  
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy  
water or a textile cleaning product,  
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.  
Following an impact, have the seat  
belts system checked, and if necessary  
replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.  
The upper part must be positioned in  
the hollow of the shoulder.  
After folding or moving a seat or rear  
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is  
positioned and rolled up correctly.  
The inertia reels are fitted with an au-  
tomatic locking device which comes  
into operation in the event of a colli-  
sion, on emergency braking or if the  
vehicle rolls over. You can release the  
device by pulling rapidly on the strap  
and releasing it.  
* According to model.  
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SAFETY  
7
Impact detection zones  
AIRBAGS  
Front airbags  
The airbags have been designed to  
maximise the safety of the occupants  
(with the exception of the rear centre  
passenger) in the event of violent col-  
lisions. They supplement the action of  
the force-limiting seat belts.  
In this case, the electronic detectors  
record and analyse the front and side  
impacts suffered in the impact detec-  
tion zones:  
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in the event of a serious impact,  
the airbags are deployed instanta-  
neously and protect the occupants  
of the vehicle (with the exception  
of the rear centre passenger); im-  
mediately after the impact, the air-  
bags deflate rapidly so that they do  
not hinder the visibility of the oc-  
cupants or their possible exit from  
the vehicle,  
A. Front impact zone.  
B. Side impact zone.  
The front airbags protect the driver  
and front passenger in the event of a  
serious front impact in order to limit the  
risks of injury to the head and chest.  
They are fitted in the centre of the  
steering wheel for the driver and in the  
dashboard for the front passenger.  
The deployment of one or  
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in the event of a minor impact or  
rear impact and in certain roll-over  
conditions, the airbags will not be  
deployed; the seat belt alone is  
sufficient to provide maximum pro-  
tection in these situations.  
more airbags is accompanied  
by a slight discharge of harm-  
less smoke and a noise, due  
to the activation of the pyrotechnic  
cartridge incorporated in the system.  
This smoke is not harmful, but sensi-  
tive individuals may experience some  
irritation.  
Activation  
They are deployed simultaneously, ex-  
cept in cases where the passenger's  
front airbag is deactivated, in the event  
of a serious front impact applied to all  
or part of the front impact zone A, in  
the longitudinal centreline of the vehi-  
cle on a horizontal plane directed from  
the front to the rear of the vehicle.  
The front airbag inflates between the  
front occupant of the vehicle and the  
dashboard to cushion their forward  
movement.  
The noise of the detonation may result  
in a slight loss of hearing for a short  
time.  
The airbags do not operate  
when the ignition is off.  
This equipment only operates  
once. If a second impact occurs (during  
the same or a subsequent accident),  
the airbag will not operate.  
SAFETY  
7
In the event of a malfunction  
Reactivation  
Disarming the front  
passenger's front air bag*  
As soon as the child seat is removed,  
turn the air bag slot to the "ON" position  
to re-activate the air bag and thus ensure  
its safety function.  
Instrument panel warning lamp.  
If this warning lamp comes on, ac-  
companied by an audible signal and a  
message on the multifunction screen,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have  
the system checked. The airbags may  
no longer be deployed in the event of  
a serious impact.  
Knee airbag  
To ensure the safety of your child, it  
is essential to disarm the passenger  
air bag when you install a rear-facing  
child seat on the front passenger seat.  
Otherwise, the child would risk being  
seriously injured or killed if the air bag  
were to inflate.  
With the ignition switched off,  
insert the key into the passenger air  
bag disarming switch, turn it to the  
"OFF" position, then remove the key  
keeping the slot in this position.  
The knee airbag protects the driver's  
knees in the event of a serious front  
impact.  
It is fitted in the dashboard below the  
steering column.  
When the ignition is on, this  
warning light remains lit on the  
instrument panel for the duration  
of disarming.  
Triggering  
In the "OFF" position, the passenger  
air bag will not be triggered in the event  
of an impact.  
It is deployed at the same time as the  
front airbags.  
* According to country.  
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SAFETY  
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Impact detection zones  
Activation  
Front/rear* lateral airbags  
It is deployed at the same time as the  
corresponding side air bags in the  
event of a serious side impact applied  
to all or part of the side impact zone B,  
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-  
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal  
plane directed from the outside to the  
inside of the vehicle.  
The lateral airbags protect the driver  
and passengers (with the exception  
of the rear centre passenger) in the  
event of a serious side impact in order  
to limit the risks of injury to the chest.  
The lateral airbags are fitted in the  
front seat back and in the rear door  
armrest*.  
The curtain airbag inflates between  
the front or rear occupant of the ve-  
hicle and the windows.  
Activation  
In the event of a minor impact  
or bump to the side of the  
vehicle or if the vehicle rolls  
over, the airbag may not be  
deployed.  
The lateral airbags are deployed inde-  
pendently of each other in the event  
of a serious side impact applied to  
all or part of the side impact zone B,  
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-  
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal  
plane directed from the outside to the  
inside of the vehicle.  
The lateral airbag inflates between  
the front or rear occupant of the ve-  
hicle and the corresponding door trim  
panel.  
A. Front impact zone.  
B. Side impact zone.  
In the event of a rear or front collision,  
the airbag is not deployed.  
In the event of a malfunction  
Curtain airbags  
The curtain airbags protect the driver  
and passengers (with the exception  
of the rear centre passenger) in the  
event of a serious side impact in order  
to limit the risks of injury to the head.  
The curtain airbags are fitted in the  
door pillars and the upper part of the  
passenger compartment.  
Instrument panel warning lamp.  
If this warning lamp comes on, ac-  
companied by an audible signal and a  
message on the multifunction screen,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have  
the system checked. The airbags may  
no longer be deployed in the event of  
a serious impact.  
* According to country.  
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SAFETY  
7
For the air bags to be fully  
effective, observe the following  
safety rules:  
Front air bags  
Curtain air bags  
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Do not fix or glue anything to the  
pillars or the roof. This could cause  
injury to the head when the curtain  
air bag inflates.  
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Do not drive holding the steering  
wheel by its spokes or resting your  
hands on the centre part of the  
wheel.  
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Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.  
Sit in a normal upright position.  
Do not leave anything between  
the occupants and the air bags  
(a child, pet, object...). This could  
hamper the operation of the air  
bags or injure the occupants.  
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Do not remove the grab handles  
installed on the roof, they play  
a part in securing the curtain air  
bags.  
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Passengers must not place their  
feet on the fascia.  
Smoke as little as possible; deploy-  
ment of the air bags can cause  
burns or the risk of injury from a  
cigarette or pipe.  
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ꢀ
After an accident or if the vehicle  
has been stolen or broken into,  
have the air bag systems checked.  
All work on the air bag system is  
strictly forbidden unless it is carried  
out by qualified personnel of the  
PEUGEOT network.  
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Never remove or pierce the steering  
wheel or hit it violently.  
Steering column air bag*  
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Do not sit with your knees any  
nearer to the steering wheel than  
necessary.  
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Even if all of the precautions men-  
tioned are observed, a risk of in-  
jury or of slight burns to the head,  
chest or arms, when an air bag is  
deployed, cannot be ruled out. The  
bag inflates almost instantly (within  
a few milliseconds) then deflates  
within the same time discharging  
the hot gas via openings provided  
for this purpose.  
Side air bags*  
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Only put approved covers on the  
seats. These will not hamper the  
deployment of the side air bags.  
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
Do not fix or glue anything to the  
seat backs. This could cause injury  
to the chest or arms when the side  
air bag inflates.  
Do not sit with the upper part of the  
body any nearer to the door than  
necessary.  
* According to country.  
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SAFETY  
7
In the event of a malfunction  
Reactivation  
Disarming the front  
passenger's front air bag*  
As soon as the child seat is removed,  
turn the air bag slot to the "ON" position  
to re-activate the air bag and thus ensure  
its safety function.  
Instrument panel warning lamp.  
If this warning lamp comes on, ac-  
companied by an audible signal and a  
message on the multifunction screen,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have  
the system checked. The airbags may  
no longer be deployed in the event of  
a serious impact.  
Knee airbag  
To ensure the safety of your child, it  
is essential to disarm the passenger  
air bag when you install a rear-facing  
child seat on the front passenger seat.  
Otherwise, the child would risk being  
seriously injured or killed if the air bag  
were to inflate.  
With the ignition switched off,  
insert the key into the passenger air  
bag disarming switch, turn it to the  
"OFF" position, then remove the key  
keeping the slot in this position.  
The knee airbag protects the driver's  
knees in the event of a serious front  
impact.  
It is fitted in the dashboard below the  
steering column.  
When the ignition is on, this  
warning light remains lit on the  
instrument panel for the duration  
of disarming.  
Triggering  
In the "OFF" position, the passenger  
air bag will not be triggered in the event  
of an impact.  
It is deployed at the same time as the  
front airbags.  
* According to country.  
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Related Topics

HORN
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
SEAT BELTS
AIRBAGS