2007 Peugeot 407 C Owner's Manual

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When maintenance opera-tions need to be carried out with the engine running, apply the handbrake and select the Park position.
Sport and Snow programmes
These are two special programmes.
The programme selected is displayed on the instrument panel screen.
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 mov-ing very slowly, the gearbox auto-matically selects gear M1.
Programmes S (sport) and  (snow) do not operate in manual gear selection mode.
Any operating abnorma-lity is indicated by lighting of this warning light, accom-panied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-function display.
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) or keep within local speed limits.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Operating check
Operation with manual selection of the gears
 select position M in the gate,
 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.
The auto-adaptive programme
 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:
- the style of driving,- the profile of the road,- the vehicle load.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 en-gine braking.
Sport programme
Press button S once the vehicle has been started in position D, the auto-adaptive programme favours dynamic driving.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
 Press button  once the vehi-cle 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.
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.
Never select position N when the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R un-RRless the vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to op-timise braking on a slippery surface.
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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Press switch 1, the indi-cator light comes on and the SPORT warning light comes on.
Manual selection of the SPORT position
 Press switch 1 again. The indicator light is switched off and the AUTO indica-tor light comes on.
To return to automatic operation
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 mes-sage on the multifunction display.
Select automatic operation and con-tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Operating check
This is confirmed by the switch light and the indicator lights.
ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SUSPENSION
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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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER
Cruise control function
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.
Selecting the function
 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE position. The cruise control is not yet active and no speed has been memorised. The display indicates:
Switching the function off
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT to switch the system off.
Note: It is possible to accelerate and drive momentarily at a speed greater than the memorised speed. The value memorised flashes. When the accelerator 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):
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 prevent 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.

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Note: the speed memorised is cancelled automatically if the vehicle speed is less than 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.
Operating check
In the event of a cruise control malfunc-tion, the memorised speed is erased, the dashes flash for a few seconds:
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,- never fit one mat on top of another.
Changing a memorised speed
To memorise a speed higher than the previous one, there are two options:
Without using the accelerator:
 press button 3;
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):
Cancelling the memorised speed
 Place switch 1 in position 0 or LIMIT or switch off the ignition.

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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER
Limiter function
This prevents the vehicle speed ex-ceeding the speed programmed by the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph (30 km/h).
Selecting the function
 Place switch 1 in the LIMIT posi-tion. The limiter is not yet active. By default the display indicates:
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.
Memorising a speed
A speed can be memorised without activation of the limiter.
Pressing buttons 2 and 3 decreases or increases the 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 ph (5 km/h).
Activation/deactivation of the limiter
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)):
The operations must be car-ried out with the engine run-ning.On a steep descent or if the driver accelerates sharply, the speed limiter, which does not act on the brakes, is not able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed.
In no circumstances does the speed limiter replace the requirement to re-spect speed limits, nor does it replace the need for vigilance and responsibil-ity on the part of the driver.

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Exceeding the programmed speed
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).
The limiter is deactivated temporarily and displays the programmed speed (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h):
To prevent the mat from becom-ing caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi-tioned correctly,- never fit one mat on top of another.
Operating check
In the event of a limiter malfunction, the memorised speed is erased, the dashes flash for a few seconds:
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 re-activate the limiter, release the accelerator to slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.

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VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT
AND/OR REAR PARKING
ASSISTANCE
This system consists of proximity sen-sors:
- six in the front bumper,and/or
- four in the rear bumper.It detects any obstacle (person, vehi-cle, tree, gate, etc.) in front of or be-hind the vehicle. However, it cannot detect obstacles located directly under the bumper.
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.
The proximity of the obstacle is indi-cated by:
- an audible signal which becomes more rapid as the vehicle approach-es the obstacle,- a graphic on the multifunction display, with blocks which become increasingly close to the vehicle.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 vehicle and the obstacle is less than approxi-mately thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol appears on the multi-function display.
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 assistance only).
Detection zone
To guarantee optimum opera-tion, in bad weather or in win-ter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, frost or snow.
The system is deactivated if the vehicle is stationary for more than 3 seconds.
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 display.

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Deactivation
Press button A to deactivate the sys-tem (child asleep in the rear...). The in-dicator light on the button comes on.
Note: this function will be de-activated automatically when a trailer is being towed (vehi-cle fitted with a towbar recom-mended by PEUGEOT).
Reactivation
Press button A again to reactivate the system. The indicator light on the but-ton is switched off.
If there is an operating fault, when reverse gear is engaged, the indicator light flashes,accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-function display.