2003 PEUGEOT 607 Owners Manual

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SUN VISOR WITH
ILLUMINATED COURTESYMIRROR With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.
COURTESY LIGHTS
1 - Front courtesy light
2 - Front map reading lights
With the key in the accesories position (1st notch) or with the ignition on, operate the relevant switch.
3 - Rear courtesy light
4 - Rear map reading lights With the key in the accesories position (1st notch) or with the ignition on, operate the relevant switch.
The front and rear courtesy lights come on when the ignition key is removed, onunlocking the vehicle or on opening one of the doors.
They gradually go off after the ignition has been switched on or the vehicle is locked.  Pressing switch 1turns on the front and rear courtesy lights.
Note: The courtesy lights and sill lights can be neutralised by pressing switch 1
for more than three seconds. The map reading lights are not affected by this and may be switched on.  To re-activate the lights, press the switch. Sill illuminationThe sill light is at the bottom of each door trim. The light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes
off automatically when the door isclosed.

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CENTRE CONSOLE
1Storage compartment
2Front lighter Press and wait for a few moments until it springs out
automatically.
3Front ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To release the ashtray for emptying, open it then push the cover downwards.
4Control buttons A
- Switching 'SPORT' suspension on / off
B - Central locking / Unlocking
C - Opening / Closing / Partial opening of
sunroof
D - Unrolling / storing of rear screen electric blind
5Front armrest
6Rear ashtray
To empty the ashtray, detach the receptacle by pul- ling it towards you.
To refit the ashtray, clip it back into its housing.
7Rear lighter Push in and wait for a few moments until it springs
out automatically.
8Heated rear seats control
Ventilated glove box
To open the glove box, lift the han- dle. The glove box is lit up when the cover is opened. The glove box has a vent Ethat
can be closed, which produces the same conditioned air as the ventsin the passenger compartment. It also has a pen holder F
and
three sockets Gfor connecting
video equipment.

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Luggage net The stowing rings allow the net to be placed in different positions.
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Rear sunblind The blind, fitted to the rear parcel shelf, is intended to protect occu-pants from the glare of the sun andthe lights of cars behind
.
Sunblind operation: With the engine running:  Briefly press button Don the cen-
tre console to open it out.
 Briefly press button Dagain to
store it away.
Warning: Do not place anything on
the blind, to avoid it being damaged. Rear armrest This provides access to the ski flap from the passenger compartment. It has two cup holders.
Storage compartmentsThere are two storage compartments located behind the side trim of theboot. The left side storage compartment is fitted with a CD storage bracket foreight single CDs and one double CD.
To access a storage compartment:
Push the handle downwards and fold down the panel.
Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9 lbs (4kg) onimpact.

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PORSCHE TIPTRONIC system' AUTOMATIC GEARBOX The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of inte-
gral automatic operation , enhanced by a sportand 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
engine , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: to reverse(select this function with the vehi-
cle stationary, engine at idle). N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the hand-
brake on. Note: if position Nis inadvertently engaged while dri-
ving, allow the engine to return to idle before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for driving in automatic mode.
M anual: for drivingin manual mode.
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 positionN :
 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 beingpressed. 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 run-ning, apply the handbrake and selectposition P.
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Notes It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and enginespeed permit. If they do not, the vehicle willoperate temporarily in automatic mode. When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox automaticallyselects gear M1.
Programmes S(sport) and $(snow) do not
operate in manual mode.
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality isshown by illumination of this warn-ing light, accompanied by an audi-ble signal and the message 'Auto-
matic gearbox faulty' on the
multi-function display. In this situation the gearbox operates in
downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear). Youmay feel a substantial knock when selectingreverse from Pto Rand from Nto R(this will
not cause any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.Automatic operation Automatic changing of the four gears:
select function Din the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most suitable gear according to the follow-ing parameters:
Ð the style of driving,
Ð the road profile,
Ð the vehicle load.The gearbox is then operating in auto- adaptive mode, without any action onyour part.
WARNING Never select function N when the vehi-
cle is moving.Never select functions Por Runless
the vehicle is stationary.Never change betwen functions to optimise braking on a slippery surface. Notes For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, pressthe accelerator pedal down as far as it
will go (kickdown). The gearbox willautomatically change down or main-tain the gear selected until maximumengine speed is reached. When the brake is applied, the gear- box will automatically change down in
order to provide efficient engine brak-ing.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change
to a higher gear for reasons of safety. Sport and snow programmes In addition to the auto-adaptive pro- gramme, there are two special pro-grammes.The programme is displayed on theinstrument panel screen. Sport programme
Press button
Sonce the vehicle has
been started and function Dselected.
The gearbox automatically favours sporty driving and more dynamicacceleration. Snow programme This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
Press button $once the vehicle has
been started and function Dselected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slip-pery roads. Note: you can return to the auto-adap-
tive programme at any time.
Press button Sor $again to switch
off the programme you are in.
Manual operationManual changing of the four gears:
select function Min the gate,
push the lever to the +sign to
change to a higher gear,
pull the lever to the -sign to change
to a lower gear.
You can change from position D(dri-
ving in automatic mode) to position M
(driving in manual mode) at any time.
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If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P, it will
be impossible to changeto another position.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYS-
TEM (ABS) AND THE ELEC-TRONIC BRAKE FORCE DIS-TRIBUTION (EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the electronic brake force distribution,increases the stability and manoe-vrability of your vehicle, particularlyon poor or slippery road surfaces. Note:when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
When this warning lightcomes on, accompanied bya buzzer and the message"ABS fault" , it indicates
that there is a malfunction of
the ABS, which can cause a loss ofcontrol of the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lightcomes on, connected to the
STOP warning light, accom-panied by a buzzer and themessage 'Braking fault' , it
indicates that there is a malfunctionof the electronic brake force distribu-tion, which can cause a loss ofcontrol of the vehicle when braking.
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EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
In an emergency, this system enables the optimum braking pres-
sure 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 theresistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency. Stop immediately. In both cases, consult a Peugeot
dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS maymake itself felt by slight vibrationsof the brake system. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
* According to engine.

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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 indi-
cator light will come on,accompanied by an audiblesignal. In this position, the suspen- sion is maintained in the
SPORT position.
To return to automatic opera-tion
 Press switch 1again. The indicator
light will go out and the
AUTO indicator light comes
on, accompanied by an audi-ble 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.
HANDBRAKE ApplyingWhen parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle.
Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake. ReleasingPull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.

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Operating check
When a malfunction of the sys- tems occurs, the switch lightflashes and the warning lightcomes on, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-
sage 'ESP/ASR system faulty' on the
multi-function display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
Disarming the ASR/ESP systems In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR system,so that the wheels can move freelyand regain grip.
Press the 'ESP OFF'
switch, located under thesteering wheel to the left.
The switch lights up and thewarning light comes on,accompanied by an audiblesignal and the message
'ASR/ESP system de-acti-vated' on the multiÐfunction
display : the ASR and ESP systems
no longer have any effect on theengine operation. These are triggered again :
 automatically if the ignition is
switched off,
 manually by pressing the switchagain.DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP) AND
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) These systems are linked and com-
plementary 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 system acts automaticallyon the engine and on the brake ofone or more wheels, to put the vehi-cle back on course. The traction control (ASR) system optimises drive, in order to avoid thewheels slipping, by acting on thebrakes of the drive wheels and onthe engine. It also enables the direc-tional stability of the vehicle to beimproved during acceleration. Operation of the ESP
and ASR systems
When one of the two sys-tems is in operation, thisindicator light flashes.
The ESP system offers exceptional safety in nor-mal driving, but this shouldnot encourage the driver totake extra risks or drive at
high speed. The correct functioning of this sys- tem depends on observation of themanufacturer's recommendationsregarding wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components and theelectronic components, as well asthe PEUGEOT assembly andoperation procedures. After an impact, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer