coolant temperature Peugeot Expert VU 2014 Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Distance recorder in miles / kilometres.
2. Screen.
3. Fuel level, coolant temperature.
4. Rev counter.
5. Instrument panel lighting dimmer.
6. Trip distance recorder / service indicator zero reset.
Instrument panel screen
- Speed limiter / cruise control.
- Miles / kilometres travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level indicator, total miles / kilometres.
- Presence of water in the Diesel filter.
- Diesel pre-heating.
- Gear shift indicator.
Warning lamp and controls in the
overhead storage unit
- Passenger's airbag deactivated warning lamp.
- Driver / passenger heated seat controls (version with 2 front seats).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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WARNING LAMPS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on appl\
ying a check auto-test. They go off again almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning if it rem\
ains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Do not ignore these warnings.
Warning lamp is indicates Solution - action
STOP on, associated
with another
warning
lamp and
accompanied by
a message in
the screen. major faults linked with the
"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil
pressure and temperature",
"Coolant temperature",
"Electronic brake force
distribution" or "Power steering"
warning lamps.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park,
switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.

Parking brake /
Brake fluid
level / EBFD
on.
parking brake applied or not released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning lamp.
on. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
remains on, even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning lamp.
failure of the electronic brake
force distribution. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park,
switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature
on while driving.
insufficient pressure or
temperature too high. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6,
"Levels" section.
remains on,
even though the
level is correct. major fault.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning lamp is indicates Solution-action
Coolant
temperature
and level
on with needle
in the red zone.
abnormal increase in
temperature. Park, switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level.
flashing. drop in coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service on temporarily.
minor faults or warnings. Consult the warnings log in 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 or a qualified workshop.
remains 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 buckle.
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 the strap.
Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
The driver must ensure that all passengers have
fastened their seat belt and use it correctly.
Under-inflation
detection
on.
a deflated or punctured tyre. Park and switch off the ignition. Change or repair the
wheel.
on,
accompanied
by the service
warning lamp. a faulty sensor.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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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 lamp 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 lamp
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
or a qualified workshop.

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Ventilation
EASE OF USE
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COMFORT
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Good practice
To avoid any risk of poisoning or
asphyxiation, the heater must not be used,
even for short periods, in an enclosed space
such as a garage or workshop which is not
fitted with an exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on an inflammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper…),
there is a risk of fire.
The temperature near the heater must not
exceed 120 °C. A temperature higher than
this (for example in the case of painting in
an oven) could damage the components of
the electronic circuits.
The heater is supplied by the vehicle's fuel
tank. Ensure that the low fuel warning lamp
is not on.
ADDITIONAL HEATING
Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and separate system
which heats the Diesel engine cooling
system to make starting easier.
It improves the demisting and defrosting
performance.
Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be
fitted with a heater. When the engine is at
idle or the vehicle is stationary, it is normal
to notice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a slight emission of smoke and odour.

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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
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For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(registration document, ...) or to the
"Weights" section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it. Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
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You should therefore 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 markings"
section of chapter 8) and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressures. Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
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 associated
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
obtain information from the Manufacturer
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 air conditioning is automatically
cut off to save engine power.
If the coolant temperature warning
lamp 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/DSC
The ABS or DSC systems only control the
vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.

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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging your
engine.
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 removed and because the cooling
system is pressurised, wait for at least one
hour after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release
the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level with coolant.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a fault which must be checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap
integrated with the gauge and check the
level which must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. When this occurs with the engine running it
is due to the start of saturation of the particle
emission filter (exceptionally prolonged
urban type driving conditions: low speed,
long traffic jams, ...).
In order to regenerate the filter, you are
advised to drive at a speed higher than
40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five minutes
as soon as possible, when traffic conditions
permit (until the message disappears and
the service warning lamp goes off).
During regeneration of the particle emission
filter, relay noise may be heard under the
dashboard.
If the message is still displayed and if the
service warning lamp remains on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the expansion bottle. If
more than 1 litre of fluid is required to top
up the level, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
level
For best quality cleaning and for your safety,
we would advise that you use products of
the PEUGEOT range.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:
approximately 4.5 litres.
If your vehicle is fitted with headlamp
washers, the capacity of the reservoir
is 7.5 litres.
To ensure optimum cleaning and prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with plain water.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the
service warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen. Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.