Peugeot Expert VU Dag 2007 Workshop Manual

46Intake of exterior air
The diode on the button is off.
This is the preferred operating
position.
Recirculation of interior air
The diode on the button is lit.
Recirculation temporarily prevents
exterior odours and smoke
from entering the passenger
compartment. Used with the air conditioning
switched on and setting of the force of blown
air (from 1 to 4), recirculation enables you to
obtain the required ambient air comfort level
more quickly with both hot or cold settings.
This position should only be temporary.
When your ambient air comfort level has
been reached, return to the intake of exterior
air position to permit renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and avoid misting.
This operating mode is preferable. Ventilation
Recommended settings
For optimum operation of the manual system, the set
tings below are recommended:
If I require... Air distribution Temperature Air fl ow Air recirculation Air conditioning
A/C
Heating
Cooling Deicing
Demisting

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE ADJUSTMENTS Good practice
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the value 15 by turning until LO is
displayed or the value 27 by turning until HI
is displayed.
For optimum comfort, the difference between
the value displayed for the driver and for the
passenger should not be greater than 3.
If your vehicle is fitted with this control
panel, it is located on the centre console.
On entering the vehicle, the inside
temperature may be much colder (or
warmer) than is comfortable. There is no
advantage in changing the value displayed
in order to quickly reach the level of comfort
required. The system will use its maximum
performance to reach the comfort value set.
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VentilationDriver or passenger side comfort value
The value indicated on the display
corresponds to a level of comfort and
not a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Turn this control to the left or to
the right to decrease or increase
the value. A setting around the
value 21 provides optimum
comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24
is usual.
Automatic operation
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning system
operating mode.
Press this button, the AUTO
symbol is displayed.
In accordance with the comfort
value selected, the system
controls the distribution, the flow and the
intake of air to guarantee comfort and a
sufficient circulation of air in the passenger
compartment. No further action on your part
is required.
When the engine is cold, to prevent an
excessive diffusion of cold air, the ventilation
will reach its optimum level gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored
when the ignition is switched off and are
reinstated the next time the vehicle is
started, if the temperature in the passenger
compartment has not changed significantly;
otherwise, operation resumes in automatic
mode.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the windscreen behind the
mirror, it is used for regulation of the air
conditioning.

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Air flow
Press the small fan button to
reduce the flow or the large fan
button to increase the flow.
On the display, the blades of the fan darken
when the flow is increased.
Deactivating the system
Press the air flow small fan
button until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action deactivates all of the system’s
functions, with the exception of the air
recirculation and rear screen demisting (if
fitted on your vehicle). Your comfort setting
is no longer maintained and is switched off.
For your comfort, do not deactivate the
system for long periods. Pressing the large fan button or
the AUTO button reactivates the
system with the values set before
it was deactivated.
Manual operation
You can, according to your requirements,
make a different selection from that offered
by the system by changing a setting.
The other functions will still be controlled
automatically. Pressing the
AUTO button
restores fully automatic operation.
Air distribution
Pressing this button several times
in succession directs the air flow
towards:
 the windscreen,
 the windscreen and footwells,
 the footwells,
 the side vents, central vents and footwells,
 the side vents and central vents. Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior air
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The recirculation
symbol is displayed.
Recirculation prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment. Avoid prolonged operation
in interior air recirculation mode (risk of
condensation, odour and humidity).
Pressing this button again activates the
intake of exterior air.
Switching the air conditioning
On/Off
Press this button, the A/C
symbol is displayed and the air
conditioning is activated.
Pressing this button again switches off the
air cooling.
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VentilationGood 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 fuel gauge indicator
light is not at reserve.
ADDITIONAL HEATING
Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and autonomous
system which heats the diesel engine hot
coolant loop to make starting easier.
It improves the de-icing and demisting
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
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Have the heater checked at least
once a year at the beginning of winter.
Maintenance and repairs should only be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer. Use
recommended replacement parts only.
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Improved comfort
IMPROVED COMFORT
Treatment of the bodywork leading
to acoustic comfort
The underseal under the body, on the body
sills and on the wheel arches considerably
reduces noise and protects the body from
external attack. The Expert is treated by
cataphoresis, ensuring perfect protection
against corrosion. The anticorrosion
warranty has a duration of 6 years. Protection of the driving position
The Expert is fitted with a ladder type
separation with load retainer at the base, so
protecting the front occupants against the
risks of load movement.
As an option, panel or glazed separation
partitions permit separation of the load
space from the cab for increased protection
and improved acoustic and temperature-
related comfort.

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Seats
FRONT SEATS
Depending on the version and configuration
of your vehicle, different front seats are
fitted, either:
- a driver ’s seat and a passenger seat,
- an individual driver ’s seat and a two-seat passenger bench.
Depending on the models, the following
adjustments are available: 3 - Driver ’s seat height adjustment
Depending on the version and configuration
of your vehicle, you have either:
- a passive adjustment: pull the handle
upwards then take your weight off the seat
to raise, or push on the seat to lower,
2 -
Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the lever upwards and set the required
angle.
SEATS
1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift the bar and slide the seat forwards or
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Seats
- an active adjustment: manoeuvre the handle upwards or downwards until the desired
position is reached.
Head restraint height adjustment
To raise or lower the restraint, pull it
forwards, then slide it. The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
To remove it, set it in the high position, press
the tabs and pull upwards and forwards at
the same time.
To re-install, engage the head restraint rods
in the holes, making sure they are aligned
with the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Front heated seat controls
Press the corresponding control,
located on the overhead storage
unit.
The temperature is controlled
automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.
Adjustable armrest
To place the armrest in its rest position:
- raise it until it is in the centreline of the
seat back.
To place the armrest in a position for use:
- fold it down fully,
- raise it slowly to the required position,
- if you pass the required position, raise it fully then repeat the operations above.
4 - Driver ’s seat lumbar adjustment
Move the lever up or down to obtain the
required position.

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2-SEAT FRONT BENCH
If your vehicle is fitted with this bench seat,
it is fixed and has a 3rd seat belt.
Head restraint
Press the tab to adjust the height of the
head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, press the tabs
and raise the head restraint.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
Storage basket
This is located under the seat.
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