2004 PEUGEOT 607 maintenance

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC System"
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort
of integral automatic operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme and
a snow programme, or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
Gear selection gate  Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions. Once the function is selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed 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 engage reverse; select this function with
the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the
handbrake on. Note: if position Nis engaged by mistake while the
car is moving, allow the engine to return to idling speed before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for automatic gear changing
M anual: for manual gear changing.
To change the four gearsmanually:
 Push the lever to the +symbol to change up to
the next gear and pull it towards the -symbol to
change down a gear.
Note: the S(sport) and
(snow) programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Moving Off With the engine running, to move
off from position P:
it is essential to press thebrake pedal to exit positionP,
select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the veh icle
will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
release the handbrake, withyour foot on the brake,
select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressureon the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
WARNING
When the engine is idling with thebrakes not applied, if function R, D
or Mis selected, the vehicle
moves without the acceleratorbeing pressed. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the enginerunning. When maintenance operations have to be carried outwith the enginerunning, apply thehandbrake and selectposition P.
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Do not cover the rain sensor located on thewindscreen behind the
interior mirror.
When using an automatic carwash, switch off the ignition orcheck that the wiper stalk is not inthe automatic position.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completelyfree of ice before operating theautomatic wipe.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER STALK
Windscreen wipers 3 Fast wipe
2 Normal wipe
1 Automatic wipe
0 Off
When the ignition has been switched off for more than aminute with the control in a wipeposition (1, 2 or 3), it is necessaryto reactivate this function. To d o
this, move the stalk to any position,then move it back to the requiredposition. Maintenance position This position enables the wiper blades to be removed.
In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the stalkpositions the wipers in the centre ofthe windscreen so that they may becleaned or replaced.
To park the wipers after this has been done, switch on the ignitionand operate the stalk.
Windscreen and headlamp wash Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the wind- screen wipers operate for a fixedperiod. The windscreen wash and headlamp wash operate simultaneously for twoseconds,
only if the headlamps are
on .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
When the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, thiswarning light comes on,accompanied by an audiblesignal and the message
'Screenwash low' on the multi-func-
tion display. Next time you stop, fill the screen-
wash / headlamp wash reservoir.
If the reservoir is empty, the warning light comes on when the ignition isswitched on, or every time the stalkis operated, until the reservoir isfilled.

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YOUR 607 IN DETAIL
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Do not cover the rain sensor located on thewindscreen behind the
interior mirror.
When using an automatic carwash, switch off the ignition orcheck that the wiper stalk is not inthe automatic position.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completelyfree of ice before operating theautomatic wipe.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER STALK
Windscreen wipers 3 Fast wipe
2 Normal wipe
1 Automatic wipe
0 Off
When the ignition has been switched off for more than aminute with the control in a wipeposition (1, 2 or 3), it is necessaryto reactivate this function. To d o
this, move the stalk to any position,then move it back to the requiredposition. Maintenance position This position enables the wiper blades to be removed.
In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the stalkpositions the wipers in the centre ofthe windscreen so that they may becleaned or replaced.
To park the wipers after this has been done, switch on the ignitionand operate the stalk.
Windscreen and headlamp wash Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the wind- screen wipers operate for a fixedperiod. The windscreen wash and headlamp wash operate simultaneously for twoseconds,
only if the headlamps are
on .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
When the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, thiswarning light comes on,accompanied by an audiblesignal and the message
'Screenwash low' on the multi-func-
tion display. Next time you stop, fill the screen-
wash / headlamp wash reservoir.
If the reservoir is empty, the warning light comes on when the ignition isswitched on, or every time the stalkis operated, until the reservoir isfilled.

The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of
integral automatic operation , enhanced by a sport and 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 engi-
ne , with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: to reverse (select this function with the
vehicle stationary, engine at idle). N eutral: to start the engine and to park, with the
handbrake on. Note: if position Nis inadvertently engaged while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle before engaging function Dto accelerate.
D rive: for drivingin automatic mode.
M anual: for drivingin manual mode.
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'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC system' AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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 position N:
 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 being pres-sed. 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 running, apply the handbrake andselect position P.
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CHANGING A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE Placing the wiper blades in the maintenance position Less than one minute after switch-
ing off the ignition, activate thewindscreen wiper stalk to positionthe blades in the centre of thewindscreen (maintenance posi-tion).
Replacing a blade  Lift the arm, then unclip the bladeand remove it.
 Fit the new blade and fold downthe arm.
To park the blades, switch on theignition and operate the wind-screen wiper stalk.
REMOVING A MAT When removing a mat on the driver's or passenger's side, push back theseat as far as possible and removethe clips.
To remove a rear mat, push the corresponding front seat forward andremove the clip. On refitting, position the mat and
tighten the securing clips fully.
LOAD REDUCTION FUNCTION When driving, certain functions (air conditioning, heated rear screen,heating system for passenger com-partment of diesel vehicles, etc.)
may be switched off temporarily,depending on the level of batterycharge. Reactivation of these functions is automatic, once the battery charge is
sufficient. Note:
at the risk of discharging the
battery, the functions that have been
switched off may be reactivated
manually.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electricwindows, sunroof, rear electric blind,electric seats, audio equipment, tele-phone etc) can only be used for thir-ty minutes, to prevent discharging
the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message "Economy mode active"
appears on the multiÐfunction dis-play and the active functions are put
on standby. These functions are automaticallyreactivated next time the vehicle isdriven. Note:
if the telephone is being used
when economy mode starts, it will still be possible to finish the call.

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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR 607
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and
safety, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry
the PEUGEOT guarantee:
Ð Security :
Anti-theft alarm (pre-wired function), window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit, warning triangle, safety jacket, etc.
Ð Protection : Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, boot tray, luggage retaining net, styling mudflaps.
Ð Communication : Telephone, hands-free kits, satellite navigation, CD changer.
Ð Customising : Alloy wheels, wheel trims, sports exhaust, spoiler, leather gear lever knob.
Ð Comfort : Telephone console, door spoilers.
Ð Leisure pursuits : Trailer tow bar (maximum towable load: 1800 kg), roof bars (maximum load: 75 kg),
transportation accessories (bicycle carrier, ski carrier), roof box, snow chains etc.
Ð Children : Booster seats and child seats, rear blind.
Ð Maintenance products: Windscreen wash fluid, interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance products.
Before fitting any electrical accessory to your vehicle, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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