2009 Peugeot 407 Owner's Manual

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CHECK (VEHICLE AUTOTEST)
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected:
when the CHECK OK indicator light
has been displayed, the warning
light(s) is(are) displayed.
You can start your vehicle; however,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
CHECK OK indicator light does not
appear and the warning light(s) is(are)
displayed.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights of the func-
tions tested are displayed. They are
switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
No "major" fault has been
detected: the CHECK OK in-
dicator light is displayed after
two seconds.
You can start your vehicle.
Pressing the "CHECK/000" button on
the instrument panel starts the manual
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to fi nd out, at
any time (with the key in the ignition on
position or with the engine running):
- the warnings present,
- the status of the functions activated or deactivated (wipers, automatic
switching on of the lights).
Manual CHECK
The passenger air bag disarmed
indicator light * remains on while
the air bag is disarmed.

With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, the instrument panel
screen displays the warning lights (in
the event of a fault). Braking system warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This indicates:
- handbrake applied or incorrectly
released,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl uid level, in this case linked with
the STOP warning light,
- an electronic brake force distribu- tion malfunction, linked with the

STOP warning light.
Seat belt warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light comes on if a front occu-
pant has not fastened his seat belt or
if he unfastens it. The warning light is repeated
on the instrument panel screen
in the case of the last 2 faults.

Stop immediately in the two latter
cases. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to country.

1INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
20
CHECK (VEHICLE AUTOTEST)
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected:
when the CHECK OK indicator light
has been displayed, the warning
light(s) is(are) displayed.
You can start your vehicle; however,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
CHECK OK indicator light does not
appear and the warning light(s) is(are)
displayed.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights of the func-
tions tested are displayed. They are
switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
No "major" fault has been
detected: the CHECK OK in-
dicator light is displayed after
two seconds.
You can start your vehicle.
Pressing the "CHECK/000" button on
the instrument panel starts the manual
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to fi nd out, at
any time (with the key in the ignition on
position or with the engine running):
- the warnings present,
- the status of the functions activated or deactivated (wipers, automatic
switching on of the lights).
Manual CHECK
The passenger air bag disarmed
indicator light * remains on while
the air bag is disarmed.

With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, the instrument panel
screen displays the warning lights (in
the event of a fault). Braking system warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This indicates:
- handbrake applied or incorrectly
released,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl uid level, in this case linked with
the STOP warning light,
- an electronic brake force distribu- tion malfunction, linked with the

STOP warning light.
Seat belt warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light comes on if a front occu-
pant has not fastened his seat belt or
if he unfastens it. The warning light is repeated
on the instrument panel screen
in the case of the last 2 faults.

Stop immediately in the two latter
cases. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to country.

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Fuel warning light
In certain driving conditions and de-
pending on the engine, the distance
which you will be able to travel with
the remaining fuel may be less than
30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity
of the tank is approximately 67 litres).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few seconds
after the engine is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
warning light fl ashes or comes on con-
tinuously, this indicates an emission
control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to switch off
before starting. The duration of the
display is determined by the exterior
climatic conditions.
Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light *
If the warning light remains on, this in-
dicates that the passenger air bag has
been disarmed intentionally.
If it comes on continuously above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
fault.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional servo-assisted braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
* According to country.
The warning light is repeat-
ed on the instrument panel
screen.
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
warning light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool down be-
fore topping up the level, if necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pressurised, 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,
remove the cap and top up the level,
if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Fuel warning light
In certain driving conditions and de-
pending on the engine, the distance
which you will be able to travel with
the remaining fuel may be less than
30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity
of the tank is approximately 67 litres).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few seconds
after the engine is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
warning light fl ashes or comes on con-
tinuously, this indicates an emission
control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to switch off
before starting. The duration of the
display is determined by the exterior
climatic conditions.
Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light *
If the warning light remains on, this in-
dicates that the passenger air bag has
been disarmed intentionally.
If it comes on continuously above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
fault.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional servo-assisted braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
* According to country.
The warning light is repeat-
ed on the instrument panel
screen.
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
warning light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool down be-
fore topping up the level, if necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pressurised, 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,
remove the cap and top up the level,
if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this in-
dicates a charging circuit malfunction
(battery terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Tyre under-infl ation warning
light
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
Refer to the information label affi xed
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control system
(ESP) warning lights Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake warning light
This indicates that the handbrake is
still applied or has not been released
correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning light. Low wash-wipe and
headlamp wash fl uid level
warning light
When the wipers are switched on, this
indicates that the fl uid level is too low.
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl uid reservoir.
Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a critical engine oil level
(too low).
WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
These warning lights are displayed on
the instrument panel display.
STOP warning light
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
identifi es the wheel(s) concerned.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and have
it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Tyre under-infl ation detection
system warning light
This indicates the absence or mal-
function of one or more tyre pressure
sensors or a system fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning light
This indicates an electronic engine im-
mobiliser system malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pads wear
warning light
This indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel tank cap warning light
(according to version)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the fuel tank cap is incorrectly se-
cured or absent.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
Water in diesel fi lter
warning light
This indicates the presence of water
in the diesel fi lter. There is a risk of
damage to the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Door/boot open warning
light
With the engine running, this indicates
that an access has not been closed
correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
display identifi es the access(es) con-
cerned.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h). Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp beam
adjustment system warning
light
This indicates that the automatic
headlamp height adjuster is faulty.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.

Stop immediately if it comes on while
the engine is running.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication
circuit, top up the level and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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Particle emission fi lter
saturation warning light
(Diesel engine)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the particle emission fi lter is start-
ing to become saturated (exceptionally
prolonged urban driving type condi-
tions: low speed, long traffi c jams...) or
a low diesel additive reservoir level.
In order to regenerate the fi lter, you are
advised to drive, as soon as possible
when the traffi c conditions permit, at a
speed of 40 mph (60 km/h) or above
for at least fi ve minutes (until the warn-
ing light is switched off).
If the warning light remains on, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Following prolonged use of the vehi-
cle at very low speeds or at idle, you
may, exceptionally, notice an emission
of water vapour at the exhaust dur-
ing acceleration. This does not affect
the performance of the vehicle or the
environment.
Service warning light
This is displayed to indicate an engine
management system fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. 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.
Electronically controlled
suspension fault warning
light
This indicates an electronically con-
trolled suspension malfunction.
Select automatic operation and con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible. Obstacle proximity
detection system warning
light
In reverse gear, this indicates an ob-
stacle proximity detection system
fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Electronically controlled
suspension indicator lights
This comes on when the SPORT func-
tion is activated. This comes on when the
SPORT function is deactivated.
Automatic switching on of
the lights indicator light
Automatic switching on
of the lights deactivation
indicator light
Automatic wipers indicator
light
Automatic wipers
deactivation indicator light
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is activated.
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is deactivated.
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is activated.
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is deactivated.

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This indicates an automatic
gearbox programme fault.
Automatic gearbox lever
position indicator lights
This indicates an automatic
gearbox malfunction.

4 or 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. These correspond to the manual con-
trol of the gearbox, four or six speed.
When the engine speed is too low or
too high in relation to the gear engaged,
the gear selected fl ashes for a few sec-
onds, then the actual gear is displayed,
the auto-adaptive programme having
taken control temporarily.
Engine oil temperature
indicator
When the ignition is switched on or
while the vehicle is moving, this indi-
cates the engine oil temperature.
When the needle is in zone
C , the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone D , the
temperature is too high.
Reduce your speed to lower the tem-
perature. "Manual" indicator lights