2004 PEUGEOT 607 check engine

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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

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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil level Check the level regularly and top up between changes. Maximumconsumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles(1000 km). Carry out this check with the vehicle level, engine cold, usingthe oil level gauge on the instru-ment panel or the dipstick.
Dipstick There are two markson the dipstick : A= maximum
Never fill past this mark. B = minimum
To maintain the reliabi- lity of engines andemission control sys-tems, the use of addi-tives in engine oil isprohibited.
Oil change According to the information given
in the 'PEUGEOT SERVICINGGUIDE'.
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Viscosity selection In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer'srequirements. Brake and clutch fluid level:
- The level must always be between
the DANGER and MAXIMUM marks
in the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially, contact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.
Fluid change:
- must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing sche- dule,
- use fluids recommended by the manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4standards.
WARNING: brake and clutch fluid is
harmful to health and very corrosive. Used oil Prevent used oil from coming into pro- longed contact with the skin. Do not dispose of used oil, brake and clutch fluid or coolant into drains oronto the ground. Power steering reservoir
 Open the reservoir, with the engi-ne cold at ambient temperature.The level should always be abovethe MINI mark and close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp wash level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we advise that you use pro-ducts recommended by PEUGEOT(reservoir capacity 4 litres or 6.5 litres with headlamp wash).

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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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- Do not disconnect theterminals while the engine is running.
- Do not recharge the batteries without disconnecting the termi-nals first.
- Close the windows and sunroof completely before disconnecting
the battery.
- Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignitionand wait 1 minute before star-ting the engine to permit initiali-sation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems per-sist after this operation, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
BATTERY
Vehicles fitted with two batteries Certain vehicles, depending on the country where the vehicle is sold, arefitted with two batteries:
- a battery for starting, located in theengine compartment,
- a service battery, located in the boot.
The starter battery has a label sho- wing that the service battery is in theboot. These are special batteries. If one of them needs to be replaced,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
To charge the starter battery with a battery charger:  remove the style cover to gain
access to the starter battery,
 disconnect the battery, Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
 reconnect the battery, starting withthe negative (-) terminal,
 check that the terminals and theconnectors are clean. If they arecovered with sulphate (whitish orgreenish deposit), disconnect andclean them,
 refit the style cover. To start the vehicle from anotherbattery:

remove the style cover to gain
access to the starter battery,
remove the maxi fuse located near
to the starter battery,
connect the red cable to the positi-ve (+) terminals of the two batteries,
connect one end of the green orblack cable to the negative (-) ter-
minal of the additional battery,
connect the other end of the greenor black cable to an earth point onthe vehicle which has broken down,
as far as possible from the battery,
start the engine and let it run,
wait for the engine to return to idlethen disconnect the cables,
drive a few kilometres in order to
recharge the starter battery, thenreplace the maxi fuse near to it,
refit the style cover.
To recharge the service battery,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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If electrical operations are carried out,
disconnect the starter battery and
remove the maxi fuse located next to it.
It is advisable to disconnect
the starter battery and remove the maxi fuse located next to it, if the
vehicle is not to be used for a period of more than one month.

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TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN,
BOAT ETC...
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars which have been tested andapproved from the design stage ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Driving advice Distribution of loads:distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest loads are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight is close tothe maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it. Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.As the fan is electronically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. In all cases, pay attention to thecoolant temperature. Note:
in certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the maximum load up a steep slope in high tempe-ratures), the engine automatically
limits its power. In this case, cutting
off the air conditioning allows theengine power to be recovered, andtherefore the towing capacity to beincreased. If the coolant temperature warning light comes on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as soon as pos-sible.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle (label on the cen- tral door pillar on the driver's side)and of the trailer towed, observingthe recommended pressure. Brakes: towing increases the bra-
king distance. Drive at a moderate speed, change down early and brake
gradually. Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a moderate speed. Lighting Manual adjustmentAdjust your headlamps so as not to dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer. Automatic headlamp adjustment (Automatic beam correction) For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, this system automatically corrects theheight of the beam, whatever the
load of the vehicle. The driver isthen assured of having optimum ligh-ting and not causing a nuisance toother road users. In cases of malfunction, the driver is alerted by means of the warning lighton the instrument panel and the sys-tem adjusts your headlamps to thelow position.
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THE IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 607 A. Manufacturer's plate.B. Serial number on the bodywork.C. Serial number on the fascia.
D. Tyres.
Label Don the central door pillar on the driver's side indicates:
- the dimensions of the rims and tyres,
- the makes of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- the tyre pressures (checking of the tyre pressure must be carried out when the tyres are cold, at least once a month) .
Wheels which are fitted with tyres of size 255/50 R17 cannot be fitted with snow chains. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer for information.
E. Paint reference The label on the right hand engine support in the engine compartment indicates the paint colour reference.
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