Peugeot Boxer 2012 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2012, Model line: Boxer, Model: Peugeot Boxer 2012Pages: 184, PDF Size: 4.88 MB
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WARNING LAMPS
Every time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on, applying a self-checking test. They go off almost
immediately. When the engine is running: a warning lamp becomes a warning sign if it remains 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
Service on temporarily. minor faults. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
continuously on,
accompanied by
a message on
the screen. major faults. Make a note of the warning message and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Parking brake -
Brake fluid level on. that the parking brake is applied or
has not been released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning lamp.
on. that the fluid level is too low. Top up with a fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
continuously on,
even though the
level is correct.
Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
+ Electronic brake
force distribution on. an electronic brake force
distribution fault. Stop immediately. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant
level on. that the fluid level is too low. Park and switch off the ignition. Allow to cool. Refer to
the "Levels" section of chapter 7. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Coolant
temperature on with the
needle in the red
zone. an abnormal increase. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the system to cool.
Visually check the level.
on H in the red
zone. a coolant temperature. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7. Consult a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil
pressure on while driving. that the pressure is too low. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the lubrication
system to cool in order to check its level. Refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7.
continuously on,
even though the
level is correct. a major fault. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
flashing, for a
few seconds,
with a message
on the screen. that a service will soon be due. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet then
carry out the PEUGEOT service.
Battery charge on. a malfunction of the charging
system. Check the battery terminals… Refer to the "Battery"
section of chapter 8.
continuously on,
fi xed or fl ashing in
spite of the checks. a circuit fault, an ignition or
injection malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Door or bonnet
open detection on. that a door or the bonnet is not
closed correctly. Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors and
the bonnet are closed.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Seat belt not
fastened on then flashes. that the driver has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied by
an audible signal
then remains on. that the vehicle is moving
with the driver's seat belt
unfastened. Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling
the strap. Refer to "Seat belts" section of chapter 5.
Power steering
on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the screen.
its malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Front/lateral
airbag flashing or
continuously on. a fault with an airbag. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Refer
to the "Airbags" section of chapter 5.
Suspension on. a fault with the pneumatic
compensation. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
ABS on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance. However, you are advised to stop and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
ASR flashing. that skidding of the wheels has
been avoided. The system optimises drive and improves the directional
stability of the vehicle.
Refer to the "Driving safely" section of chapter 5. on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the screen. its malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
ESP flashing. that it is in operation.
on. its malfunction or failure of the
hill start assist.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
a fault with the Intelligent
Traction Control.
Anti-pollution on. the regeneration of the particle
emissions filter. It is recommended that you leave the engine running
until the warning lamp goes off so that regeneration can
be completed. Section 7, "Checks".
Emission control
system on. a fault with the system. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.
Deactivation
of the front
passenger
airbag on. the intentional deactivation of
this airbag when a rear facing
child seat is installed. Configure via the trip computer MODE menu. Refer to
the "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Electronic
immobiliser on. the ignition key inserted is not
recognised.
The vehicle cannot be started. Use another key and have the faulty key checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer. Refer to the "Access" section of
chapter 2.
Front brake
pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Water in Diesel
filter on, accompanied
by a message on
the screen. that there is water in the Diesel
fuel filter. Have the filter bled by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Checks" section of chapter 7.
Low fuel level on with the
gauge needle in
zone E. that the fuel reserved is being
used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The calculation of the
remaining fuel depends on the style of driving, the profile
of the road, the time elapsed and the distance travelled
since the warning lamp first came on.
flashing. a malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Diesel
pre-heating on. that the weather conditions
impose pre-heating. Wait for the warning lamp to switch off before operating
the starter.
Sidelamps on, accompanied
by a message on
the screen. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lighting stalk to the first position.
automatic illumination of
headlamps, ring in position A. Adjust the sensitivity of the sunshine sensor via the
MODE menu. Refer to the "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Dipped beam
headlamps
on. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lighting stalk to the second position.
Main beam
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Direction
indicators flashing with
buzzer. a change of direction using the
lighting stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: press the stalk upwards.
To the Left: press the stalk downwards.
Front foglamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection.
The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped
beam headlamps are on.
Rear foglamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the
sidelamps or dipped beam headlamps are on. When
visibility is normal, please switch the foglamps off.
Cruise control on. that the cruise control has been
selected. Manual selection.
Refer to the "Steering mounted controls" section of
chapter 3.
Faulty bulb on accompanied
by a message
on the screen. that one or more bulbs have
blown. Have the bulb changed.
Refer to the "Changing a bulb" section of chapter 8 or
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Rear parking
sensors on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.
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Screen
displays
indicates
Solution - action
Temperature/Ice the ice warning,
the temperature
flashing
accompanied by
a message on
the screen. weather conditions which could
result in ice on the road. Be particularly vigilant and do not brake sharply. Refer
to the "Driving Safely" section of chapter 5.
Date 11:00:00 a setting:
Date.
Time. a configuration via the MODE
menu. Refer to the "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Headlamp beam
height a headlamp
height setting. A position from 0 to 3
depending on the load carried Adjust using the control on the dashboard. Refer to the
"Steering mounted controls" section of chapter 3.
Service spanner a service
spanner which
remains on. that a service will soon be due. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet. Have
the service carried out by 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:
- F (Full):
the fuel tank is full,
approximately 90 litres.
- E (Empty):
the reserve is now being
used, the warning lamp comes on
continuously.
The reserve when the warning first comes
on is approximately 11 litres.
Fuel tanks of different capacities (60 and
125 litres) are available as an option.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned between C (Cold)
and H (Hot):
normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic
conditions, the needle may move close to
the red graduations.
- wait for the engine to cool down in
order to check the level and top it up if
necessary. Follow this advice:
the cooling system is pressurised. In
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, check the
level and remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red zone,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of chapter 7.
What you should do if the needle enters
the red zone, or 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.
EMISSION CONTROL
EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is
a diagnostics system which complies with,
among others, the standards concerning
authorised emissions of:
- 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 specifi c
warning lamp on the instrument panel.
There is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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SERVICE INDICATOR
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising the
service indicator comes on: the screen
informs you when the next service is due,
in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined in
relation to the distance travelled since the
previous service.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
The rheostat is active when the lighting is on. After a few seconds, the display returns to
its usual functions.
Use these controls to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel.
There are 8 levels. A long press returns you to the main menu.
Refer to "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Deterioration of the engine oil
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given to
you on handover of the vehicle.
Reminder of servicing information
At any time, to access the service indicator,
press briefly on the MODE button.
Use the up/down arrows to see the
scheduling and engine oil wear information.
Pressing the MODE button again allows you
to return to the various display menus.
Menu...
Choose...
Allows you
to...
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Service Service
(miles/km
before oil
change) Display the
distance
remaining
before the
next oil
change.
Oil Display the
oil level.
Resetting to zero
The stopping of the permanent flashing of
the indicator is carried out by an repairer
equipped with a diagnostic tool.
This 2 nd warning lamp, coupled with
the 1 st , comes on in the instrument
panel when the oil has not been
changed and the deterioration of the
oil has reached another threshold. To
avoid the risk of damage, have the oil
changed without waiting for this level. The warning lamp fl ashing and,
if your vehicle has the function, a
message displayed at every engine
start: the system has detected
deterioration of the engine oil. Have
the oil changed as soon as possible. For 3.0 litre HDi engines, the engine speed
is restricted to 3 000 rpm, then 1 500 rpm
until the oil change is done. Have the engine
oil changed to avoid any risk of damage.
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Gearbox and steering wheel
MANUAL
To change gear easily, always depress the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear
the internal components of the gearbox over
time.
GEARBOX AND STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL REACH
ADJUSTMENT
With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your
seat to the most suitable position.
Unlock the steering wheel adjustment by
pulling the lever towards you.
Adjust the reach of the steering wheel, then
lock by lowering the lever fully.
As a safety precaution, these operations
must not be carried out while driving.
Reverse gear
Raise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear. Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
Your reversing manoeuvre is indicated by an
audible exterior warning.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
sensors, the system comes into
operation when reverse gear is engaged and
an audible signal is heard.
Refer to the "Rear parking sensors"
section of chapter 4.