Peugeot 407 C (2010.5). Instruction

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

When changing wheels (tyres

and rims), ensure that only

approved tyres and rims are

used.

Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibrations of

the brake pedal.

In emergency braking, press

very ﬁ rmly without relea sing

the pressure.

Operating fault
When a system malfunction occurs,

the warning lamp comes on accompa-

nied by an audible signal and a mes-

sage in the multifunction screen.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked.

The DSC offers improved

safety during normal driving

but should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks (late

braking) or drive at very high speeds.

Operation of the system is guaranteed

on condition that the manufacturer's in-

structions regarding the wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking components,

the electronic components and the as-

sembly and repair procedures used by

PEUGEOT dealers are observed.

Following an impact, have the system

checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Warning lamp in the instrument panel.

The indicator lamp comes on.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting the

vehicle when it is stuck in mud, immo-

bilised in snow, on unstable ground…),

it may prove useful to deactivate the

DSC.


Press the "ESP OFF" switch, lo-

cated on the centre console.

The switch lamp and the warning lamp

come on: the DSC no longer acts on

the operation of the engine.

Warning lamp in the instru-

ment panel.

Reactivation


Automatic when the ignition is

switched off,



Automatic from 30 mph (50 km/h),



Manual by pressing the switch

again.

Operation of the DSC

SEAT BELTS

Front seat belt fastening detection

Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force
limiter

In the event of a serious front impact,

the pre-tensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts ﬁ rmly against

the bodies of the occupants.

The pre-tensioning seat belts are

armed when the ignition is on.

The force limiter reduces the pressure

of the seat belt against the chest of the

occupant, so increasing his pronstection.

Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each ﬁ tted with a

three-point inertia reel seat belt.

These seat belts have a force limiter.

To fasten the seat belts


Pull the strap, then insert the

tongue into the buckle.



Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

To unfasten the seat belts


Press the red button on the buckle.

Note: a bag or an animal

placed on the front passenger

seat may trigger the illumina-

tion of the warning lamp.

The audible signal ceases and the

warning lamp goes off when the seat

belt concerned is fastened.

After two minutes without any action

on the seat belts, the ﬂ ashing warning

lamp remains on ﬁ xed and the audible

signal ceases.

All of the warnings cease when a

door is opened or when the engine is

switched off.

Front seat belt height adjustment:


To lower the attachment point,

squeeze control 1 and slide it

downwards.



To raise the attachment point, slide

control 1

upwards.

When

the

ignition

switched on

, if a front pas-

senger has not fastened

their seat belt and if the vehi-

cle speed is below 12 mph

(20 km/h)

, you are warned by illumi-

nation of the seat belt warning lamp .

The warning lamp goes off when the

seat belt(s) concerned is(are) fastened.

If the vehicle speed is above 12 mph

(20 km/h)

, you are warned by ﬂ ash-

ing of the seat belt warning lamp , an

audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen locating the un-

fastened seat belt(s).

The driver must ensure that

passengers use the seat belts

correctly and that they are all

restrained securely before set-

ting off.

Wherever you are seated in the vehi-

cle, always fasten your seat belt, even

for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulﬁ l their role fully.

The seat belts are ﬁ tted with an inertia

reel permitting automatic adjustment

of the length of the strap to your size.

The seat belt is stored automatically

when not in use.

Before and after use, ensure that the

seat belt is reeled in correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the

pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in

the hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are ﬁ tted with an auto-

matic locking device which comes into

operation in the event of a collision,

emergency braking or if the vehicle

rolls over. You can release the device

by pulling ﬁ rmly on the strap and re-

leasing it so that it re-winds slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt

must:

- be tightened as close to the body

as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a

smooth movement, checking that

it does not twist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modiﬁ ed to

avoid affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety reg-

ulations, all repairs and checks must

be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer

who guarantees that the work is car-

ried out correctly.

Have your seat belts checked regularly

by a PEUGEOT dealer and particularly

if the straps show signs of damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product,

sold by PEUGEOT dealers.

After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is

positioned and reeled in correctly.

Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passen-

ger is less than 12 years old or shorter

than one and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure

more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

  In the event of an impact
  Depending  on  the  nature  and  se-
riousness  of  the  impacts

, the pre-

tensioning device may be triggered

before and independently of the air-

bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners

is accompanied by a slight discharge

of harmless smoke and a noise, due to

the activation of the pyrotechnic car-

tridge incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp

comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat

belts system checked, and if necessary

replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.

AIRBAGS

The airbags have been designed to

maximise the safety of the occupants

in the event of violent collisions. They

supplement the action of the force-

limiting seat belts.

In this case, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side

impacts suffered in the impact detec-

tion zones:

- in the event of a serious impact,

the airbags are deployed instanta-

neously and protect the occupants

of the vehicle; immediately after

the impact, the airbags deﬂ ate rap-

idly so that they do not hinder the

visibility of the occupants or their

possible exit from the vehicle,

- in the event of a minor impact or

rear impact and in certain roll-over

conditions, the airbags will not be

deployed; the seat belt alone is

sufﬁ cient to provide maximum pro-

tection in these situations.

Front airbags

The front airbags protect the driver

and front passenger in the event of a

serious front impact in order to limit the

risks of injury to the head and chest.

They are ﬁ tted in the centre of the

steering wheel for the driver and in the

dashboard for the front passenger.

The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is off.
This equipment only operates

once. If a second impact oc-

curs (during the same or a subsequent

accident), the airbag will not operate.

Impact detection zones

Front impact zone.

Side impact zone.

The deployment of one or

more airbags is accompanied

by a slight discharge of harm-

less smoke and a noise, due

to the activation of the pyrotechnic

cartridge incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensi-

tive individuals may experience some

irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Deployment
They are deployed simultaneously, ex-

cept in cases where the passenger's

front airbag is deactivated, in the event

of a serious front impact applied to all

or part of the front impact zone A , in

the longitudinal centreline of the vehi-

cle on a horizontal plane directed from

the front to the rear of the vehicle.

The front airbag inﬂ ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

dashboard to cushion their forward

movement.

In the event of a malfunction

If this warning lamp comes on, ac-

companied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The airbags may

no longer be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

Instrument panel warning

lamp.

Deactivating the front
passenger’s front airbag *

  To ensure the safety of your child, it is
essential to   deactivate   the passenger  ’s
airbag    when  you  install  a  rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise,  the  child  would  risk  being
seriously injured or killed if the   airbag

were to inﬂ ate.
 With the ignition switched off ,

insert the key into the passenger’s

airbag deactivation switch, turn

it to the "OFF" position, then re-

move the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

Reactivation
As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag switch to the "ON" po-

sition to reactivate the airbag and thus

ensure its safety function.

* According to country.

When the ignition is on, this

warning lamp remains on in

the instrument panel while

the airbag is deactivated.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger airbag will not be deployed in the

event of an impact.

The knee airbag protects the driver's knees

in the event of a serious front impact.

It is ﬁ tted in the dashboard below the

steering column.

Knee airbag

Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the

front airbags.

Front lateral airbags

The lateral airbags protect the driver

and passengers in the event of a se-

rious side impact in order to limit the

risks of injury to the chest.

Each lateral airbag is ﬁ tted into the

front seat back.

Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed inde-

pendently of each other in the event

of a serious side impact applied to

all or part of the side impact zone B ,

perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-

treline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane directed from the outside to the

inside of the vehicle.

The lateral airbag inﬂ ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim panel.

In the event of a fault

If this warning lamp comes on, ac-

companied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The airbags may

no longer be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

Instrument panel warning

lamp.

Impact detection zones

Front impact zone.

Side impact zone.

Curtain airbags

The curtain airbags protect the driver

and passengers in the event of a se-

rious side impact in order to limit the

risks of injury to the head.

Each curtain ai bag is ﬁ tted into the

door pillars and the upper part of the

passenger compartment.

Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the

corresponding lateral airbags in the

event of a serious side impact applied

to all or part of the side impact zone B ,

perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-

treline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane directed from the outside to the

inside of the vehicle.

The curtain airbag inﬂ ates between

the front or rear occupant of the vehi-

cle and the windows.

In the event of a minor impact

or bump on the side of the

vehicle or if the vehicle rolls

over, the airbag may not be

deployed.

In the event of a front or rear collision,

the airbag is not deployed.

Knee airbag *
- Do not sit with your knees any

nearer to the steering wheel than

necessary.

Front airbags
- Do not drive holding the steering

wheel by its spokes or resting your

hands on the centre part of the

wheel.

- Passengers must not place their

feet on the dashboard.

- Smoke as little as possible; de-

ployment of the airbags can cause

burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

- Never remove or pierce the stee-

ring wheel or hit it violently.

* According to country.

Front lateral airbags
- Only put approved covers on the

seats. These will not hamper the

deployment of the lateral airbags.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

- Do not ﬁ x or attach anything to the

seat backs. This could cause injury

to the chest or arms when the lat-

eral airbag inﬂ ates.

- Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

Curtain airbags
- Do not ﬁ x or attach anything to the

pillars or the roof. This could cause

injury to the head when the curtain

airbag inﬂ ates.

- Do not remove the grab handles in-

stalled on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.

For the airbags to be fully ef-

fective, observe the following

safety rules:

- Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

- Sit in a normal upright position.

- Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child,

pet, object...). This could hamper

the operation of the airbags or in-

jure the occupants.

- After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into,

have the airbag systems checked.

- All work on the airbag system is

strictly forbidden unless it is car-

ried out by qualiﬁ ed personnel of

the PEUGEOT network.

- Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, a risk of in-

jury or of slight burns to the head,

chest or arms, when an airbag is

deployed, cannot be ruled out. The

bag inﬂ ates almost instantly (within

a few milliseconds) then deﬂ ates

within the same time discharging

the hot gas via openings provided

for this purpose.

In the event of a malfunction

If this warning lamp comes on, ac-

companied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The airbags may

no longer be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

Instrument panel warning

lamp.

Deactivating the front
passenger’s front airbag *

were to inﬂ ate.
 With the ignition switched off ,

insert the key into the passenger’s

airbag deactivation switch, turn

it to the "OFF" position, then re-

move the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

Reactivation
As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag switch to the "ON" po-

sition to reactivate the airbag and thus

ensure its safety function.

* According to country.

When the ignition is on, this

warning lamp remains on in

the instrument panel while

the airbag is deactivated.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger airbag will not be deployed in the

event of an impact.

The knee airbag protects the driver's knees

in the event of a serious front impact.

It is ﬁ tted in the dashboard below the

steering column.

Knee airbag

Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the

front airbags.

Gear selection gate



Move the lever in the gate to select

a position.

The indicator corresponding to the posi-

tion selected appears in the instrument

panel screen.
P

ark: to immobilise the vehicle and

to start the engine, with the parking

brake 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 parking brake 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.

rive: to drive in automatic mode.

anual: to drive selecting the gears.

: 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, to move off

from position P

 to exit position P, you must

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 parking brake,



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 parking brake on, select

position 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  engine
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.

When maintenance opera-

tions need to be carried out

with the engine running, apply

the parking brake and select

the P ark position.

Sport and Snow programmes

These are two special programmes.

The programme selected is displayed

in 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 moving

very slowly, the gearbox automatically

selects gear M1 .

Programmes S (sport) and  (snow)

do not operate in manual gear selec-

tion mode.

Operation with manual
selection of the gears



select position M in the gate,



push the lever towards the + sign

to change up a gear and push

again to change up another gear,



pull the lever towards the - sign to

change down a gear and pull again

to change down another gear.

You can change from position D (driving 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 without

touching the lever, press the accelerator

down fully (kick down). The programme

will change down automatically or will stay

in the gear selected until the maximum

engine speed is reached.

When the brake is applied, the programme

will change down automatically 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

optimise braking on a slippery surface.



Press switch 1 , the indi-

cator lamp comes on and

the SPORT warning lamp

comes on.

Manual selection of the SPORT
position



Press switch 1 again. The

indicator lamp is switched

off and the AUTO indica-

tor lamp 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

screen.

Select automatic operation and con-

tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as

possible.

Operating check
This is conﬁ rmed by the switch lamp

and the indicator lamps.

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 ﬁ rmer shock absorption, guar-

anteeing optimum road holding.

An operating fault is indi-

cated by this warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the

multifunction screen.

In this situation the gearbox operates in

downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear).

You may feel a substantial jolt 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

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.

Never press both the accelerator pedal

and the brake pedal at the same time.

Braking and acceleration should be

done with the right foot. Pressing both

pedals simultaneously may cause

damage to the gearbox.



Press switch 1 , the indi-

cator lamp comes on and

the SPORT warning lamp

comes on.

Manual selection of the SPORT
position



Press switch 1 again. The

indicator lamp is switched

off and the AUTO indica-

tor lamp 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

screen.

Select automatic operation and con-

tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as

possible.

Operating check
This is conﬁ rmed by the switch lamp

and the indicator lamps.

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 ﬁ rmer shock absorption, guar-

anteeing optimum road holding.

An operating fault is indi-

cated by this warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the

multifunction screen.

In this situation the gearbox operates in

downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear).

You may feel a substantial jolt 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

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.

Never press both the accelerator pedal

and the brake pedal at the same time.

Braking and acceleration should be

done with the right foot. Pressing both

pedals simultaneously may cause

damage to the gearbox.

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 screen indicates:

Switching the function off


Place switch 1 in position 0 or

LIMIT

to switch the system off.

Note:

It is possible to accel-

erate and drive momentarily

at a speed greater than the

memorised speed. The value

memorised ﬂ ashes. When the accel-

erator 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 screen

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.

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 .

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 ﬂ ash 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

trafﬁ c.

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 .

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.

To memorise a speed lower than the

previous one:


press button 2 .

To prevent the mat from becoming

caught under the pedals:

- ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

- never ﬁ t one mat on top of another.

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).

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED
LIMITER

Selecting the function


Place switch 1 in the LIMIT posi-

tion. The limiter is not yet active.

By default the screen 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 mph (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 screen

indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):

  The  operations  must  be
carried  out  with  the  engine
running.

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 respect speed

limits, nor does it replace the need for

vigilance and responsibility on the part of the

driver.

The driver must remain vigilant and stay in

complete control of his vehicle.

Speed limiter function

This prevents the vehicle speed ex-

ceeding the speed programmed by

the driver (minimum speed of 18 mph

(30 km/h)).

Peugeot 407 C (2010.5). Instruction - part 7