When the windscreen wipers
control is activated and you
engage reverse gear, the rear
wiper operates in intermittent
To return to automatic operation
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display.
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
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,
change (sporty driving, tight bends,
avoidance action, etc.) it automatically
selects firmer shock absorption, guar-
anteeing optimum road holding.
AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
ASSISTANCE
This system consists of four proximity
sensors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects any obstacle (person, cy-
clist, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind
the vehicle. Nevertheless, it cannot
detect obstacles located just below
an object, such as a stake,
a roadworks cone or any other similar
object detected at the beginning of the
To make manoeuvres in reverse gear
easier, adjust your mirrors in accord-
ance with the "Automatic tilting of the
on changing to reverse gear
a warning light on the instru-
and a message on the multifunction
display indicate that there is a system
Your vehicle’s rear speakers emit an
- on the right if an obstacle is detected
- on the left if an obstacle is detected
- on the right and left if an obstacle is
When the distance between the
five centimetres, the audible signal
The system is activated as soon as
The proximity information is given by
an audible signal, which becomes
Change to neutral, the system is
The indicator light on the switch comes
on and the system becomes com-
sensors are not covered with
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
This is accompanied by the audible signal
and the message on the multi-function
display locating the wheel concerned.
the tyre pressure checked as soon as
This warning light, accompanied by
the audible signal and the message on
the multi-function display locating the
wheel concerned, is followed by illumi-
den movement of the steering wheel
tured or very deflated tyre), and have
the tyre pressure checked as soon as
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
display which indicates that under-
signal and the message on the multi-
function display which indicates that
from one (or several) wheel(s) or that
there is a fault in the system.
All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fitted with this
system must be carried out by
wheel which is not detected by your
vehicle, you must have the system
The tyre under-inflation detection sys-
tem is an aid to driving which does not
vigilant or to drive responsibly.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (see manufacturer’s
the optimum dynamic performance
of the vehicle is maintained and pre-
vent premature wear of the tyres, par-
ticularly in arduous driving conditions
The tyre pressures must be checked
cold, at least once a month. Remem-
The tyre under-inflation detection sys-
tem may experience temporary inter-
ference due to radioelectric emissions
on a frequency close to that used by
This is accompanied by the message
on the multifunction display locating
displayed when one of the
wheels is away from the ve-
one or more wheels without a sensor
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
1.8 LITRE 16V and 2 LITRE 16V
PETROL ENGINES
cover, handle it with care to
avoid damaging the fixing clips.
Power steering reservoir.
2.2 LITRE 16V and
3 LITRE V6 24V
PETROL ENGINES
cover, handle it with care to
avoid damaging the fixing clips.
Power steering reservoir.
Automatic air conditioning (mono zone)
Automatic programme (comfort).
Air distribution adjustment.
1.6 LITRE HDI 16V and
2 LITRE HDI 16V
DIESEL ENGINES
cover, handle it with care to
avoid damaging the fixing clips.
Power steering reservoir.
2.2 LITRE HDI 16V and
2.7 LITRE HDI 24V
DIESEL ENGINES
er, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Power steering reservoir.
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instructions
fotec site or in the servicing booklet
enclosed with this handbook.
To maintain the reliability
of additives in engine oil is
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick.
oil chosen must meet the requirements
schedule. Consult the instructions in the
avoid used oil coming into pro-
the used oil into the containers provid-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
changed at the intervals specified in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
avoid all contact with the skin,
the brake fluid is harmful to health and
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
safety, to see and be seen, we would
advise that you use products of the
407 is fitted with Xenon bulbs.
To prevent damage to the electrical
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped, re-
the coolant does not need to be
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
drains or onto the ground.
cover, handle it with care to
At the start of winter, have
your battery checked by a
filter is maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s servicing schedule,
following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
the vehicle or the environment.
sembly may operate after the vehicle
Where the handbrake travel is
too great or there is a reduc-
tion in the performance of the
system, the handbrake should
FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF
(PETROL)*
As a safety precaution, in certain cir-
cumstances, a mechanism prevents
fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply:
press the red button on the angle
of the front right-hand suspension
assembly, under the bonnet.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
essary to re-prime the circuit.
The repriming pump and the degas
screw are located under the bonnet
- fill the fuel tank with at least five litres
- squeeze and release the manual re-
- operate the starter until the engine
- fill the fuel tank with at least five litres
- unscrew the degas screw,
- squeeze and release the manual
escaping via the degas screw,
- retighten the degas screw,
- operate the starter until the engine
the style of driving, in particu-
the thickness of the pads,
To ensure the best performance
from components as important
as the power steering and the
selects and offers specific products,
only use products recommended by
The following tools are located in
the holder in the centre of the spare
Permits removal of the wheel
trim and removal of the wheel
Jack with integrated handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
See corresponding section.
Permits removal of the bolt
For vehicles with steel wheels, de-
tach the trim using the wheelbrace
For vehicles with alloy wheels,
Take the jack from the tool kit.
Unscrew the bolts and remove the
Access to the spare wheel and the
Lift the floor using the lifting handle.
cle which is supported only by
Park the vehicle on level, stable
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
Tighten the bolts by hand.
Partly tighten the bolts using the
Fully tighten the bolts using the
For vehicles with steel wheels, refit
the wheel trim starting by placing
with the palm of the hand.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, refit
Put the tool holder back in position.
This helps to keep the boot floor in its
correct position, to prevent any de-
formation of the floor when loaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your
safety in the event of impact.
- on level, stable, non-slippery
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear engaged
- never go underneath a vehicle which
These original wheels are fitted with a
which detects the removal or absence
of a wheel fitted with the indicator
sensor signals the anomaly. Have
the wheel repaired and checked by a
After changing the wheel:
- have the tightening of the bolts and
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible.
- have the punctured wheel repaired
and refit it to the vehicle as soon as
- have the spare wheel checked and
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
spare wheel with a different rim to that
After use, replace it as soon as
- do not fit a wheel trim,
- check the inflation pressure indicat-
* According to version and country.
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
spare wheel, when fitting it, it is
when tightening the bolts to
wheel is secured by the cone shape
VERY COLD CLIMATE
SCREEN*
The very cold climate screen is a par-
tial removable cover which is clipped
onto the air intake grille to prevent the
accumulation of snow due to direct
cle, it is imperative that it is removed
when the ambient temperature condi-
tions rise above 10 °C again.
cannot be fitted with stand-
ard snow chains, contact a
Special features of alloy
Your wheels are fitted with anti-theft
chrome trims which must be removed
are unscrewed using the anti-theft
socket and the wheel brace
wheels onto your vehicle, it is
to use special bolts available from
was given to you on delivery
of your vehicle with the dupli-
cate keys and the confidential
card. Make a careful note of the code
anti-theft socket. This will enable you
to obtain a duplicate anti-theft socket
from a Peugeot dealer. You are ad-
vised to do the same for the duplicate
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
spare wheel, when fitting it, it is
when tightening the bolts to
wheel is secured by the cone shape
VERY COLD CLIMATE
SCREEN*
The very cold climate screen is a par-
tial removable cover which is clipped
onto the air intake grille to prevent the
accumulation of snow due to direct
cle, it is imperative that it is removed
when the ambient temperature condi-
tions rise above 10 °C again.
cannot be fitted with stand-
ard snow chains, contact a
Special features of alloy
Your wheels are fitted with anti-theft
chrome trims which must be removed
are unscrewed using the anti-theft
socket and the wheel brace
wheels onto your vehicle, it is
to use special bolts available from
was given to you on delivery
of your vehicle with the dupli-
cate keys and the confidential
card. Make a careful note of the code
anti-theft socket. This will enable you
to obtain a duplicate anti-theft socket
from a Peugeot dealer. You are ad-
vised to do the same for the duplicate
Remove the protective cover corre-
sponding to the faulty bulb.
Disconnect the connector.
Press the end of the securing clips
to free the bulb. Change the bulb.
When fitting the new bulb, ensure
that the direction notches are po-
sitioned correctly and the securing
Refit the protective cover.
Remove the protective cover, dis-
connect the connector and then re-
Put the connector back in place.
Refit the protective cover.
4 - Direction indicators:
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn
the cover secured by one or two but-
terfly screws, a plastic retainer clip and
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
Amber coloured bulbs (direc-
tion indicators and side re-
with bulbs of identical specifi-
Turn the wheels to full lock.
Access to the bulb is via the flap in the
The headlamps are fitted with polycar-
cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent
wash-wipe and headlamp wash reser-
condensation on the inside
surface of the headlamp glass
after the lights are switched on.
either side, perpendicular to its di-
the rear, near the rear screen.
Pull the red transparent cover out-
wards while maintaining the pres-
When refitting, ensure that the
tabs of the red transparent cover
are engaged correctly and that the
Screw on the light fixing nuts inside
the boot using the towing eye, if
that the light is positioned and fixed
Remove the transparent cover
Push the repeater forwards or
Amber coloured bulbs (direction indi-
cators and side repeaters), must be
3 - Fog lamps/side lights:
Disconnect the connector.
Unscrew the light fixing nuts in-
side the boot using the towing eye
Unclip the bulb holder moving aside
Unscrew the bulb and change it.
Lock the bulb holder in place.
Automatic air conditioning (dual zone)
Temperature adjustment, driver’s side.
Temperature adjustment, passenger side.
The electrical system of your
vehicle is designed to operate
with standard or optional equip-
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
your vehicle or for rectifying the mal-
functions resulting from the installation
of accessories not supplied and not
tions, in particular where the equip-
The maxi-fuses provide additional
All work must be carried out by a
After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (audio equipment, wind-
screen wiper, electric windows, sun-
etc) are only supplied with power for
approximately thirty minutes, to prevent
complete discharging of the battery.
tion display and the active functions
These functions are automatically re-
activated when the vehicle is started.
A flat battery prevents the en-
As winter approaches, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
when economy mode starts,
Less than one minute after switching
off the ignition, press the windscreen
wiper stalk down once to position the
Lift the arm, then unclip the blade
Fit the new blade and fold down the
To reposition the blades, switch on the
To start the vehicle from another
- Connect the red cable to the positive
- Connect one end of the green or
- Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
- Operate the starter, let the engine
- Wait for the engine to return to idle,
then disconnect the cables.
BATTERY (LOCATED IN THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
- Raise the locking plate
- Position the open clip of the cable on
the positive (+) terminal of the bat-
- Press until the position checking
- Lock the clip by lowering the locking
the battery if the vehicle is not
to be used for a period of more
To charge the battery using a
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use given
- Reconnect starting with the negative
- Check that the terminals and con-
ered with sulphate (white or greenish
deposit), disconnect them and clean
To start the vehicle from another
BATTERY
(LOCATED IN THE BOOT)*
* Vehicles fitted with the 2.7 litre HDI
The battery is in the left boot trim.
To charge the battery using a bat-
tery charger (boot open):
fold down the panel to gain access
follow the instructions for use given
reconnect starting with the nega-
raise the panel and close it.
use the two additional positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals located
open the red cover of the positive
connect the red cable between the
tive (+) terminal of the slave bat-
connect the green or black cable
and the negative (-) terminal of the
operate the starter, let the engine
wait for the engine to return to idle,
then disconnect the cables,
close the red cover of the positive
refit the left side cover,
2 minutes after switching off
disconnecting the terminals.
they do not operate normally following
tialisation of the electric windows" and
After every reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
electronic systems to be initialised.
On the 2.7 litre 24V HDI engine, if
there is no battery in the boot, do
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphu-
with regulations and must never be
discarded with household waste.
Take used batteries to an approved
You must always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside
Screw in the towing eye as far as it
When towing with the engine
switched off, there is no brak-
Towing a vehicle with an auto-
When towing with four wheels on the
ground, the following rules must be
- tow the vehicle at less than 30 mph
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
a professional lifting device.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it
FITTING ROOF BARS
(SALOON)
When fitting transverse roof bars,
for this purpose. Lift the concealing
flaps and adjust the roof bar quick-fit
on the roof rack, for a loading
speed of the vehicle to the profile of
the road to avoid damaging the roof
for transporting objects which are
When fitting transverse roof bars, en-
sure that they are positioned correctly.
The correct positions are shown by
turer’s fitting instructions.
on the roof bars, for a loading
speed of the vehicle to the condition of
the road, to avoid damaging the roof
comply with the regulations regarding
the transportation of objects which are
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge needle should rise.
When the engine is running, its
associated low level warning light
When the ignition is on, the oil
status of the corresponding function.
When the ignition is on, the orange and
When the engine is running, these
warning lights should switch off.
Interior protection alarm
electronically controlled
LightingTOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
We recommend the use of original
tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle and that you
entrust the fitting of the towbar to a
est loads are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight is close
to the maximum authorised without,
towing a trailer on a slope in-
creases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
gine running at idle for approximately
20 seconds before switching off the ig-
temperature of the engine after it has
ticularly arduous use (towing
slope), the engine automatically lim-
ate automatic gearbox gear in manual
conditioning allows the engine power
to be recovered, and therefore the
towing capacity to be increased.
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (label on the central
door pillar on the driver’s side) and of
the trailer towed, observing the recom-
towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
sensitivity to side wind is
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
A wide range of accessories recom-
They all benefit from PEUGEOT’s rec-
These accessories and parts, having
The product range offered by
around 5 categories: PROTECTION -
TOURING - IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY -
Anti-theft alarm, parking as-
sistance, engraved windows,
wheel anti-theft devices, first
aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility safety jacket, snow
side air bags, mats, boot
sories (bicycle carrier, ski
carrier), roof box, child seats
and booster cushions, rear screen
Trailer towbar which must be fitted by
Telephone, hands-free kits,
changer, multimedia, con-
Alloy wheels, wheel trims,
spoiler, leather steering wheel,
styling strips, door spoilers,
stainless steel sill protectors.
Windscreen wash fluid, inte-
The fitting of electrical equip-
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
are advised to contact a representa-
tive of the Marque to be shown the
To avoid any jamming under the
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
- never place one mat on top of an-
which the vehicle is sold, it
visibility safety jacket, warning
triangle and spare bulbs avail-
Removal of the key keeping the
This prevents opening of the two rear
With the ignition on, press the button.
A message appears on the multifunction
You are advised to check the activation
of the child lock each time the ignition is
front occupant has not fastened his seat
The warning light switches off when the
seat belt(s) concerned is(are) fastened.
function display locating the unfastened
Tyre pressure and paint colour
on the pillar near to the
door hinges on the driver’s side
- the wheel and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyres approved by the
- the tyre pressures (the
- the paint colour reference.
IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 407
front number plate of a height
size conforms to current regulations.