2008 Peugeot 407 C gearbox

Automatic air conditioning
This automatic air conditioning system
guarantees comfort and a suffi cient
circulation of air in the passenger com-
partment.
6-speed automatic gearbox
This equipment offers driving in auto-
adaptive mode enhanced by a selection
suited to dynamic driving conditions. Audio and communication systems
This equipment benefi ts from the lat-
est technology: MP3 compatible audio
equipment, Bluetooth hands-free kit,
colour screen, audio system, auxiliary
sockets.
Cruise control/speed limiter
This cruise control system automatically
maintains the vehicle speed at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter system prevents
the vehicle from exceeding the pro-
grammed speed.

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Cruise control
This prevents the vehicle from exceed-
ing the speed programmed by the driver
(minimum speed 20 mph (30 km/h)).

1. Selection/Switching off of the speed
limiter mode.

2. Decrease of the programmed
value.

3. Increase of the programmed value.

4. Speed limiter on/off.
The values must be set with the engine
running.

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Speed limiter

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This enables the vehicle to maintain
a constant speed programmed by the
driver.

1. Selection/Switching off of the cruise
control mode.

2. Decrease of the programmed value
and storing of a speed.

3. Increase of the programmed value
and storing of a speed.

4. Cruise control on/off.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be higher than
25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth
gear engaged on the manual gearbox. The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears on the instrument panel when
it is selected.

Cruise control

Speed limiter
Display on the instrument panel

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1. Coolant temperature indicator dial.

2. Lights on indicators:
dipped headlamps.
main beam headlamps.
front fog lamps.
rear fog lamps.

3. Rev counter dial.

4. Warning lights:
seat belts not fastened in the front.
fuel level.
left direction indicator.

5. Fuel level indicator dial.
5 - DIAL PETROL-DIESEL MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS

10. CHECK and trip recorder zero re-
set and service display button.

11. Instrument panel display:
Total distance recorder.
Trip recorder.
Cruise control/ speed limiter refer- ence value.
Service indicator.
Direction advice (navigation)
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
Trip computer information displays.
Warning and status displays.

6. Warning lights:
handbrake applied or brake fl uid level or electronic brake force dis-
tribution fault.
right direction indicator.

7. Speedometer dial.

8. Warning lights:
emission control system.
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
passenger air bag disarmed.
pre-heat (Diesel engine starting).

9. Engine oil temperature indicator
dial. Automatic gearbox lever position
indicator.

12. Instrument panel lighting rheostat.

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Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone A , the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B , the
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on
(linked with the STOP warn-
ing light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool
down before topping up the level, if
necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pres-
surised, in order to prevent
any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level with
coolant, if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
This indicates an automatic
gearbox programme fault.
Automatic gearbox lever position indicator lights
Automatic gearbox fault
warning light
This indicates an automatic
gearbox fault.
The gearbox will operate in down-
grade mode, locked in 3rd gear.
Never force the selector lever.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
6 speed automatic gearbox
"Park" indicator
lights
"Reverse" indicator
lights
"Neutral" indicator
lights
"Drive" indicator
lights
The letter S or the symbol
, associat-
ed with the gate lever position indicator
lights, corresponds to the Sport or Snow
programme selected intentionally. "Manual" indicator lights
These correspond to the manual con-
trol of the gearbox.
When the engine speed is too low
or too high in relation to the gear en-
gaged, the gear selected fl ashes for
a few seconds, then the actual gear
is displayed, the auto-adaptive pro-
gramme having taken control tempo-
rarily.

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6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX HANDBRAKE
To release
Pull the handle and press the button to
release the handbrake.
To apply
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and apply the
handbrake.
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push
the gear lever to the left then to the
front.

Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.

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Gear selection gate

 Move the lever in the gate to select
a position.
The indicator light corresponding to
the position selected appears on the
instrument panel screen.

P ark: to immobilise the vehicle and to
start the engine, with the handbrake on.

R everse: to reverse (select this posi-
tion with the vehicle stationary, engine
at idle).

N eutral: to start the engine and to park,
with the handbrake on.

Note: if position N is inadvertently en-
gaged while driving, allow the engine
to return to idle before engaging posi-
tion D then accelerate.

D rive: to drive in automatic mode.

M anual: to drive selecting the gears.

S : sport programme.

 : snow programme.
'PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM' AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The six speed automatic gearbox of-
fers, as required, the comfort of the
auto-adaptive programme enhanced
by a selection suited to dynamic driv-
ing conditions: sport, or to driving on a
slippery road: snow.
However, manual selection is still pos-
sible using the gear lever.
Moving Off
With the engine running, move off from
position P :

 to exit position P, it is essential
to press the brake pedal,

 select position R , D or M , then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
To move off from position N :

 with your foot on the brake, release
the handbrake,

 select position R , D or M , then
gradually release the pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
Starting the engine

 with the handbrake on, select posi-
tion P or N in the gate,

 turn the ignition key. Always keep your foot on the
brake on a steep incline.
When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if posi-
tion R , D or M is selected, the vehicle
moves even without the accelerator
being pressed.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle, with position
R, D or M selected, with the en-
gine running, as the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
With the ignition off, if the le-
ver is not in position P , an
audible signal is heard when
the driver's door is opened, or
after approximately 45 seconds. Move
the lever to position P . The audible
signal ceases.

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When maintenance opera-
tions need to be carried out
with the engine running, apply
the handbrake and select the

P ark 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 automati-
cally selects gear M1 .
Programmes S (sport) and  (snow)
do not operate in manual gear selec-
tion mode.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-func-
tion 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 profi le 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 selected
until the maximum engine speed is
reached.
When the brake is applied, the pro-
gramme will change down automati-
cally in order to provide effi cient engine
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 vehicle
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
unless the vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to op-
timise braking on a slippery surface.
If the battery is fl at 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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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER
Selecting the function

 Place switch 1 in the CRUISE po-
sition. 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 acceler-
ate and drive momentarily at a
speed greater than the memo-
rised speed. The value mem-
orised fl ashes. When the accelerator
pedal is released, the vehicle will re-
turn 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 auto-
matically. 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 pre-
vent the vehicle from exceed-
ing the programmed speed.
In no circumstances does the cruise
control 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.
We recommend that your feet remain
near the pedals.
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 .