Peugeot Expert VU 2009 Owner's Guide

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Accesses
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DOORS Load space - comes on if the accesses are
locked and from the time the
ignition is switched on.
From the inside
From the outside
Use the remote control to lock/unlock the
vehicle.
Insert the metal part of the key in the lock on
the driver's side if the remote control does
not work.
Cab and load space
The first press permits central
locking of the front and rear
doors, if they are closed.
A second press permits central unlocking of
the vehicle.
The control does not work if the vehicle has
been locked using the remote control or the
key from the outside. Pressing permits locking/
unlocking of the rear doors from
the cab.
This selective accesses function
is activated on delivery. At your request,
the network can deactivate this opening
selectivity between the cab and load space,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
The doors can still be opened from the
inside.
The indicator light on the controls: Protection against attack
When the vehicle is started, the system
automatically locks the front doors. When
you reach approximately 6 mph (10 km/h),
the system locks the rear doors.
Activation/deactivation of the function
With the ignition on, a long
press on this button activates or
deactivates the function.
Opening warning light If this warning light comes on,
check that the cab doors and
the rear or side doors are closed
correctly.
- flashes if the accesses are
locked when stationary with
the engine off,

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Accesses
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
If fitted on your vehicle, do not open the left-
hand side door while filling with fuel as you
risk damaging the fuel filler flap. From the outside
Pull the handle towards you then towards
the rear. Good practice
Take care not to block the guide space on
the floor to allow the door to slide correctly.
For safety and operation reasons, do not
drive with the sliding side door open.
From the inside
To unlock and open, push the handle
towards the rear. Ensure that the door opens
fully to lock the device at the base
of the door.

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Accesses
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HINGED REAR DOORS
When parked with the rear
doors open to 90°, the doors
mask the rear lights.
To signal your position to road
users travelling in the same
direction who may not have
noticed that you have stopped,
use a warning triangle or any
other device stipulated by the
legislation and regulations of
your country.
TAILGATE
From the outside
The two hinged doors open to 90°.
To open, pull the handle towards you then
pull the lever to open the left-hand door.
To close, start with the left-hand door then
close the right-hand door.
Opening to 180°
A retractable check strap system permits
extension of the opening from 90° to 180°.
Disengage the check strap towards you
when the door is partially open.
The check strap will re-attach automatically
on closing. From the outside
If fitted on your vehicle, locking/unlocking is
via the remote control.
To open, press the control then raise
the tailgate.
A strap is provided to secure the tailgate in
the upper position.
From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking operating
fault, this permits unlocking of the tailgate
from the inside.
Fold the rear seats to gain access
to the lock.
Insert a small screwdriver in this opening
to unlock the tailgate.

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Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Distance recorder in kilometres/miles.

2. Display.

3. Fuel level, coolant temperature.

4. Rev counter.

5. Instrument panel lighting rheostat.

6. Trip distance recorder/service indicator
zero reset. Instrument panel display
- Speed limiter/cruise control.
- Kilometres/Miles travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total kilometres/miles.
- Presence of water in the diesel filter.
- Diesel pre-heating. Warning lights and controls on
the overhead storage unit
- Passenger air bag disarmed warning
light.
- Driver/passenger heated seat controls (version with 2 front seats).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Instruments and controls
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ADJUSTING THE TIME
- turn to the left: 24 H or 12 H is displayed,
- turn to the right to select 24 H or 12 H,
- turn to the left to complete the time adjustment.
After approximately 30 seconds without any
action, the display returns to the normal
display. Centre console with display
The display - time sequence
is linked according to model
(version). The access to the Date
is only active when the model
version offers a date in words.
Centre console without display
To adjust the time of the clock
on the instrument panel, use
the left-hand button on the
instrument panel then carry out
the operations in the following order:
- turn to the left: the minutes flash,
- turn to the right to increase the minutes (hold the button to the right for rapid
scrolling),
- turn to the left: the hours flash,
- turn to the right to increase the hours (hold the button to the right for rapid
scrolling), To adjust the time indicated on the
display, refer to the "Adjusting the date
and time" section of chapter 9.

Instrument panel without display

Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a check auto-test. They are switched off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning
may be accompanied by an audible signal and a messa ge on the display.
Do not ignore these warnings.

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied by
a message on
the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil
pressure and temperature",
"Coolant temperature",
"Electronic brake force
distribution" and "Power
steering" warning lights.

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a PEUGEOT dealer.

Handbrake/
Brake fluid
level/EBFD lit.
handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning l
ight.
lit. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning light. failure of the electronic brake
force distribution.

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a PEUGEOT dealer.

Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while driving.
insufficient pressure or
temperature too high. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool. V
isually
check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct. major fault. Call a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Instruments and controls
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action


Coolant
temperature
and level lit with needle in
the red zone.
abnormal increase in
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to coo
l.
Visually check the level.
flashing. drop in coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.

Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen.
See chapter 9, "Trip computer" section then
"Warnings log".
Depending on the seriousness of the fault, contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer.
remaining on. major faults.

Row 1 seat belt
not fastened lit then flashing.
the driver or a front passenger
has not fastened his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl
e.
accompanied
by an audible
signal then
remains on. the vehicle is moving with the
driver or front passenger seat
belt not fastened. Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling th
e strap.
Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
The driver must ensure that all passengers have
fastened their seat belt and use it correctly.

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Instruments and controls

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Front/side/
curtain air bag flashing or
remaining on.
failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay. Chapter 4, "Air bags" section.

Front
passenger air
bag disarmed lit. intentional disarming of this air
bag in the presence of a rear
facing child seat. Chapter 4, "Air bags-children on board" section.
Low fuel level lit with gauge
needle in the red
zone.
fuel reserve being used.
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the style of
driving, the profi le of the road, the time elapsed and th e
distance travelled from the time the warning light comes on.
flashing. cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.

EOBD emission
control system flashing or
remaining on.
failure of the system. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as
soon as possible.
Battery charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
Check the battery terminals, … Chapter 7,
"Battery" section.
flashing. placing of the active functions
on standby (economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. faulty circuit, injection or
ignition malfunction.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer.

ABS
ESP
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Instruments and controls
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Power steering lit. system malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Opening
detection lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
access not closed correctly.
Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors
and
the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted wi th an
alarm).

Rear
suspension
with pneumatic
compensation flashing.
abnormal difference between
the detected sill height and the
optimum sill height. In automatic correction mode: drive slowly
(approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning l
ight
is switched off.
In manual correction mode: return the sill which is still at
the upper or lower limit to an optimum height. Chap ter 3,
"Rear suspension" section.
lit on starting or
while driving. failure of the pneumatic
compensation.
You must stop. Call a PEUGEOT dealer.

ABS remaining on. failure of the anti-lock braking
system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a
PEUGEOT dealer.

ESP flashing.
triggering of regulation by the
ESP. The system optimises drive and permits improvement

of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapte r 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. system malfunction. E.g.:
under-inflation of the tyres. E.g. Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
remaining on
with the diode
on the button
(on the fascia)
lit. deactivation of the system at
the request of the driver.
Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph (50 km/h) o
r
after pressing the button (on the fascia).

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Instruments and controls

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Brake pads lit. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime lights
lit. manual selection or automatic
lighting.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is
switched on - daytime lights. Depending on the country in which the vehicle is s
old.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.

Main beam
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk
to return to dipped headlamps.

Direction
indicators flashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or d
ipped
headlamps are on.

Rear fog lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or d
ipped
headlamps are on. In conditions of normal visibilit y,
take care to switch them off on penalty of being bo oked.
"This light is a dazzling red."

Particle
emission filter lit. a malfunction of the particle
emission filter (diesel additive
level, risk of clogging, ...). Have the filter checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.