check engine light Peugeot Expert VU 2009 Owner's Manual
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   Accesses   
READY TO SET OFF
2
 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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   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   
 FUEL GAUGE 
 The fuel level is tested each time the key is  
turned to the "running" position.  
 The gauge is positioned on: 
   -    1:  the fuel tank is full, approximately 
80 litres. 
  -     0:  the reserve is now being used, the 
warning light comes on continuously.
 COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
  
The needle is positioned before the red  
zone:   normal operation. 
 In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic 
conditions, the needle may move close to 
the red graduations.    
What you should do if the warning light 
comes on:   
   -   stop immediately, switch off the ignition.  The fan may continue to operate for 
a certain time up to approximately 
10 minutes. 
  -   wait for the engine to cool down in order  to check the coolant level and top it up if 
necessary.  
 Refer to the "Fuel" section of chapter 6.    
What you should do if the needle enters 
the red zone:   
 Reduce your speed or let the engine run at 
idle.   Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 6. 
The reserve when the warning first comes 
on is approximately 8 litres.    As the cooling system is pressurised, follow 
this advice in order to avoid any risk of 
scalding:  
   -   wait at least one hour after switching off 
the engine before carrying out any work, 
  -   unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the  pressure to drop, 
  -   when the pressure has dropped, check  the level on the expansion bottle, 
  -   if necessary, remove the cap to top up.  
 If the needle remains in the red zone, have  
the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.    
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   Instruments  and  controls   
READY TO SET OFF
2
  Operation  
 A few moments after the ignition has been  
switched on, the spanner indicating a 
service operation lights up; the display for 
the total distance recorder tells you (in round 
figures) the distance remaining before the 
next service.  A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal operation 
showing the total and trip distances.    Less than 1 000 miles/km before the next  
service is due  
 Each time the ignition is switched on and  
for a few seconds, the spanner flashes and 
the number of miles/kilometres remaining is 
displayed:  
 A few seconds after the ignition is switched  
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal operation 
and the spanner remains lit. This indicates 
that a service should be carried out shortly.   
  Service overdue 
 With the engine running the spanner  
remains lit until the service has been 
carried out. 
 First of the two terms reached: the spanner 
also lights up if the two-year interval has 
elapsed.   
 The distance remaining before the next 
service may be weighted by the time 
factor, depending on the driver's driving 
habits.   
  More than 1 000 miles/km before the next  
service is due  
  
Example:   4 800 miles/km remain before 
the next service is due. When the ignition is  
switched on and for a few seconds,
the display shows: 
 SERVICE INDICATOR 
 This programmes service intervals according  
to the use of the vehicle.  
 EMISSION CONTROL 
   -   CO (carbon monoxide),  
  -   HC (unburnt hydrocarbons), 
  -   NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles,  
 detected by oxygen sensors placed  
upstream and downstream of the catalytic 
converters.  
 Therefore, the driver is warned of any  
malfunction of this emission control system 
by the lighting of this specific warning light 
on the instrument panel.  
 There is a risk of damage to the catalytic  
converter.  Have the system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer.  
 EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) 
is a diagnostics system which complies 
with, among others, the standards 
concerning authorised emissions of:
 
 Each time the ignition is switched 
on and for a few seconds, the 
 s p a n n e r   fl   a s h e s   a n d   t h e   e x c e s s  
distance is displayed. 
 The points at which a service is due are 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset.  
 The point at which a service is due is  
determined by two parameters:  
   -   the distance travelled, 
  -   the time which has elapsed since the last service.        
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   Instruments  and  controls   
READY TO SET OFF
2
  Operation  
 A few moments after the ignition has been  
switched on, the spanner indicating a 
service operation lights up; the display for 
the total distance recorder tells you (in round 
figures) the distance remaining before the 
next service.  A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal operation 
showing the total and trip distances.    Less than 1 000 miles/km before the next  
service is due  
 Each time the ignition is switched on and  
for a few seconds, the spanner flashes and 
the number of miles/kilometres remaining is 
displayed:  
 A few seconds after the ignition is switched  
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal operation 
and the spanner remains lit. This indicates 
that a service should be carried out shortly.   
  Service overdue 
 With the engine running the spanner  
remains lit until the service has been 
carried out. 
 First of the two terms reached: the spanner 
also lights up if the two-year interval has 
elapsed.   
 The distance remaining before the next 
service may be weighted by the time 
factor, depending on the driver's driving 
habits.   
  More than 1 000 miles/km before the next  
service is due  
  
Example:   4 800 miles/km remain before 
the next service is due. When the ignition is  
switched on and for a few seconds,
the display shows: 
 SERVICE INDICATOR 
 This programmes service intervals according  
to the use of the vehicle.  
 EMISSION CONTROL 
   -   CO (carbon monoxide),  
  -   HC (unburnt hydrocarbons), 
  -   NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles,  
 detected by oxygen sensors placed  
upstream and downstream of the catalytic 
converters.  
 Therefore, the driver is warned of any  
malfunction of this emission control system 
by the lighting of this specific warning light 
on the instrument panel.  
 There is a risk of damage to the catalytic  
converter.  Have the system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer.  
 EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) 
is a diagnostics system which complies 
with, among others, the standards 
concerning authorised emissions of:
 
 Each time the ignition is switched 
on and for a few seconds, the 
 s p a n n e r   fl   a s h e s   a n d   t h e   e x c e s s  
distance is displayed. 
 The points at which a service is due are 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset.  
 The point at which a service is due is  
determined by two parameters:  
   -   the distance travelled, 
  -   the time which has elapsed since the last service.        
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   Instruments  and  controls    After this operation, if you wish to  
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise 
the zero re-set will not be registered.  
  Zero  re-set  
   Your  PEUGEOT  dealer carries out this  
operation after each service.  
 However, if you carry out the service  
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:  
   -   switch off the ignition, 
  -   press and hold the trip recorder reset 
button, 
  -   switch on the ignition.  
 The display begins a countdown. 
 When the display shows   "=0" , release the 
button; the spanner disappears.  
  Engine  oil  level  indicator  
 When the ignition is switched on, the engine  
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after 
the service information.    Oil level correct   
  Lack of oil  
 Flashing of  
"OIL" , linked 
with the service warning  
light, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message on the display, indicates a lack of 
oil which could damage the engine.  
 If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check  
using the dipstick, it is essential that the 
level is topped up.  
  Oil level gauge 
fault  
  Flashing of  "OIL --"  
indicates a malfunction  
of the engine oil level 
gauge.   
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
 The level read will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
15 minutes.     Dipstick  
  
A   = maximum, never exceed 
this level as a surplus of oil may  
damage the engine.  
 Contact a  PEUGEOT  dealer  
without delay.  
  
B   = minimum, top up the level via 
the oil filler cap, using the type of  
oil suited to your engine.   
  Trip  recorder  zero 
reset  button  
 With the ignition on, press the  
button until the zeros appear.   
  Lighting  rheostat  
 With the lights on, press the  
button to vary the intensity of 
the lighting of the instruments 
and controls. When the 
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum) 
setting, release the button then press it 
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.  
 As soon as the lighting is of the required  
brightness, release the button.         
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   Instruments  and  controls    After this operation, if you wish to  
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise 
the zero re-set will not be registered.  
  Zero  re-set  
   Your  PEUGEOT  dealer carries out this  
operation after each service.  
 However, if you carry out the service  
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:  
   -   switch off the ignition, 
  -   press and hold the trip recorder reset 
button, 
  -   switch on the ignition.  
 The display begins a countdown. 
 When the display shows   "=0" , release the 
button; the spanner disappears.  
  Engine  oil  level  indicator  
 When the ignition is switched on, the engine  
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after 
the service information.    Oil level correct   
  Lack of oil  
 Flashing of  
"OIL" , linked 
with the service warning  
light, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message on the display, indicates a lack of 
oil which could damage the engine.  
 If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check  
using the dipstick, it is essential that the 
level is topped up.  
  Oil level gauge 
fault  
  Flashing of  "OIL --"  
indicates a malfunction  
of the engine oil level 
gauge.   
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
 The level read will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
15 minutes.     Dipstick  
  
A   = maximum, never exceed 
this level as a surplus of oil may  
damage the engine.  
 Contact a  PEUGEOT  dealer  
without delay.  
  
B   = minimum, top up the level via 
the oil filler cap, using the type of  
oil suited to your engine.   
  Trip  recorder  zero 
reset  button  
 With the ignition on, press the  
button until the zeros appear.   
  Lighting  rheostat  
 With the lights on, press the  
button to vary the intensity of 
the lighting of the instruments 
and controls. When the 
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum) 
setting, release the button then press it 
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.  
 As soon as the lighting is of the required  
brightness, release the button.         
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 Starting  and  stopping 
 STARTING AND STOPPING 
  Key  
 Take care to prevent the key from coming  
into contact with grease, dust, rain or 
a damp environment.  
 A heavy object attached to the key  
(key ring, ...) weighing the key down in the 
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.  
  Good  practice  when  starting    Door or bonnet open warning light  
 If this comes on, a door or the  
bonnet is not closed correctly, 
check!  
  Diesel pre-heating warning light   If the temperature is high 
enough, the warning light comes 
on for less than one second, 
you can start without waiting. 
 In cold weather, wait for this warning light 
to switch off then operate the starter 
(Starting position) until the engine starts.      Good  practice  when  stopping  
  Minimise engine and gearbox wear  
 When switching off the ignition, let the  
engine run for a few seconds to allow the 
turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return to idle.  
 Do not press the accelerator when switching  
off the ignition.  
 There is no need to engage a gear after  
parking the vehicle.   
  
Running and accessories position.   
 To unlock the steering, turn the steering 
wheel gently while turning the key, without 
forcing. In this position, certain accessories 
can be used.  
  
Starting position.   
 The starter is operated, the engine turns  
over, release the key.  
  
STOP position:   steering lock. 
 The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel  
until the steering locks. Remove the key.    
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ESP
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   Driving  safety   
SAFETY
4
 TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) 
 These systems are linked and  
complement the ABS.  
 The ASR system is very useful for  
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding 
losses of control of the vehicle on 
acceleration.  
 The system optimises drive to prevent the  
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of 
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also 
allows the directional stability of the vehicle 
to be improved on acceleration. acts on the engine and the brake of one 
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle 
back on course.  
  Disarming  the ASR/ESP  systems  
 In certain exceptional conditions (starting  
the vehicle when stuck in mud or snow, or 
on loose ground...), it could prove useful to 
disarm the ASR and ESP systems to make 
the wheels spin and regain grip.  
   -   Press the button, located on the centre 
console. 
  -   The indicator light comes on: the ASR  and ESP systems no longer act.     Operating check  
  Good  practice  
 The ASR/ESP systems offer increased  
safety during normal driving, but should not 
incite the driver to take risks or to drive at 
high speed.  
   The operation of these systems is ensured  
if the recommendations of the manufacturer 
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), 
the braking components, the electronic 
components and the fitting and repair 
procedures within the  PEUGEOT  network 
are observed.  
   After an impact, have these systems  
checked by a  PEUGEOT  dealer.  
 Use the ESP to hold your course without 
attempting to countersteer.  
 If there is a variation between the trajectory  
followed by the vehicle and that required 
by the driver, the ESP system automatically    Operation  of  the ASR  and  ESP  
systems 
 The luminous diode flashes when  
the ASR or ESP is triggered.  
  They engage again:  
   -   automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h), 
  -   manually by pressing the button again.     When a malfunction of the  
systems occurs, the indicator light 
comes on, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message on 
the display. 
   Contact a  PEUGEOT  dealer to have the 
system checked.  
 The warning light may also come on if the  
tyres are under-inflated. Check the pressure 
of each tyre.     
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   Towing  a  trailer   
 On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the  
engine speed and reduce your speed.  
 In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.    Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the 
towing vehicle (see the "Identification 
features" section of chapter 8) and of 
the trailer, observing the recommended 
pressure.    Towbar  
 We recommend the use of original  
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses, 
which have been tested and approved from 
the design stage of your vehicle, and that 
you entrust the fitting of this equipment to a 
PEUGEOT dealer.  
 If this equipment is not fitted by a PEUGEOT  
dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using 
the electrical pre-equipment installed at the 
rear of the vehicle and in accordance with 
the manufacturer's instructions.  
 In accordance with the general instructions  
a reminder of which has been given above, 
we draw your attention to the risk linked with 
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory not 
recommended by PEUGEOT.
Fitting such equipment could result in the 
failure of your vehicle's electronic system. 
Please contact a PEUGEOT dealer for 
information before fitting this type of 
equipment.  
 See the "Levels" section of chapter 6. 
  Good  Practice  
 In certain cases of particularly arduous  
use (towing the maximum load up a steep 
slope in high temperatures), the engine 
automatically limits its power. In this 
case, the automatic cutting off of the air 
conditioning allows the engine power to be 
recovered. 
 If the coolant temperature warning 
light comes on, stop the vehicle 
and switch off the engine as soon 
as possible.    
Brakes   
 Towing increases the braking distance. Drive 
at a moderate speed, change down early 
and brake gradually.  
  
Side wind   
 Sensitivity to side wind is increased. Drive  
smoothly and at a moderate speed.  
  
ABS/ESP   
 The ABS or ESP systems only control the  
vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.  
  
Rear parking assistance   
 The assistance does not function while the  
vehicle is towing.