Passive safety

Consistent with active safety of the highest order, Peugeot 407 Coupe offers passive safety of a similarly high level. For example, this car follows the example of the saloon with a front impact protection structure (upper and lower) that distributes energy effectively through the engine compartment in the event of impact. Similarly, the steering column is retractable over a distance of 80 mm and an impacter limits rearward displacement of the engine in the event of a head-on collision.

For side impact, the special constraints of the coupe silhouette required the adoption of special side reinforcements, such as a monobloc door sill stiffener and the installation of three "impact" tubes in each door and a system which attaches the lower part of the panel to the side member.

In Europe, Peugeot 407 Coupe is equipped as standard with seven air bags, including two front air bags, two front side air bags, two front/rear curtain air bags and a steering column air bag.

In addition, each passenger has a 3-point inertia reel seat belt. At the front, the seat belts incorporate force limiters set to 450 daN, and they are height-adjustable.

A fasten seat belt detection system is installed in the front seat cushions. Force limiters for the rear seats are set to 600 daN.

Also at the rear, each seat is equipped with 3-point ISOFIX fixtures.

The active front head restraints are equipped with a locking system, thereby further helping to protect passengers from whiplash.

Overall safety has not been neglected, with in particular "suitcase" handles that can be released more easily in the event of impact, a system disconnecting the electrical power supply, illumination of the hazard warning lights and the unlocking of doors. In addition, thanks to the RT4 equipment, the triggering of an emergency device or operation of the "SOS" key results in the simultaneous transmission of a call and a location-finding SMS message to Inter Mutuelles Assurances, or a call to the public emergency services (depending on the contract taken out).

Security is also a priority on Peugeot 407 Coupe, with the addition of a new type "S3M" door lock on the driver's door. Fitted on both doors are cable connections between the lock and the door controls. The door locks uncouple automatically if attacked, and a special steel plate protects the lock/control mechanism and electrical harnesses, installed between the door panel and the door trim. The striker of the boot tailgate is also protected by a steel plate.

The fitment of fully laminated side windows and an optional alarm system, adds further protection to the occupants and the car.



Driving assistance

This elegant car is also practical to use whatever the circumstances. For example, on all versions, the electric door mirrors fold and deploy electrically and an electro-chrome interior rear-view mirror is standard on the Pack version.

To facilitate parking manoeuvres, the rear parking sensors featured on all coupe versions can be enhanced by the fitment of front obstacle detectors, available as an option or as standard. The system comes with an audible and visual indicator ensuring a margin of 30 cm from the detected obstacle.

Also, all versions feature automatic activation of the dipped head lamps. The single dual function headlamps include dipped beam and main beam and are fitted with Xenon discharge bulbs. Between the bulb and the "ellipsoid" glass of the headlamp, a controlled "mask" controls both functions, with the changeover from dipped beam to main beam occurring gradually. An automatic headlamp levelling control system and high-pressure headlamp washers complete the specification.


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