PEUGEOT EXPERT 2021 Workshop Manual

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3Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–
the height of the head restraint,
–


the seat backrest angle,
–


the seat cushion height,
–


the longitudinal position of the seat,
–


the height and reach of the steering wheel,
–


the rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check the instrument panel can be
viewed correctly from your driving position.
Manually-adjusted front
seats
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Forwards-backwards

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the bar to lock the seat in position on
one of the notches.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or
push it downwards to lower the seat, until the
position required is obtained.
Backrest angle

► Depending on equipment, turn the knob
or pull the control all the way up and tilt the
backrest forwards or backwards to adjust it.
Lumbar

► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.
Table position of the driver's
and/or the front passenger
seat backrest


On the front passenger side, this position allows
long objects to be carried.

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Head restraint height
adjustment


If fitted to your vehicle.
► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
► To remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
► To put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
► To lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
On the driver's side, this position allows rear
passengers to be helped out of the vehicle (by
the emergency services).
Check that there is no object that could
interfere with the movement of a seat,
both above and below.
►

Place the head restraint in the low position,
and if fitted to your vehicle, raise the armrest and
fold the table fitted to the back of the seat.
We recommend deactivating the front
passenger airbag.


► Pull the control fully up and tip the backrest
forward.
T
o return to the normal position, pull the control
up to release the backrest, then pull the backrest
up to its raised position.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn
into projectiles.
Electric front seat
To avoid discharging the battery, carry out these adjustments with the engine
running.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Longitudinal

► Push the control forwards or rearwards to
slide the seat.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Seat cushion height

► Tilt the control upwards or downwards to
obtain the desired height.
Backrest angle

► Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the backrest.

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3Head restraint height
adjustment


If fitted to your vehicle.
► T o raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►

T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►

T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
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 fitted and correctly adjusted.
2-seat front bench seat
If fitted in the vehicle, this is fixed and has a seat
belt built into the backrest for the seat next to the
driver’s seat.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Under-seat storage

If the vehicle is so equipped, a storage space is
provided under the seat.
►

Pull the strap towards you to tip the seat
cushion.
Armrest

The armrest has notches.
► Pull the armrest fully up
►

Lower it fully down.
►


Raise the armrest to the desired position.
Heated seats and bench
seat

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Adjustment of intensity

Press this button to adjust the intensity of
the massage.
Two levels of massage are available.
Steering wheel
adjustment






If fitted to your vehicle.
► With the engine running, use the adjustment
knob to switch on and select the level of heating
required from

0
(off) to 3 (high).
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Electric lumbar
adjustment


► Press the control to obtain the desired lumbar
support.
Massage function

This function provides lumbar massage; it only
operates when the engine is running as well as
in STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.
Activation/Deactivation
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function.
Upon activation, the indicator lamp comes on.
The massage function is activated for a period
of one hour
.
During this time, massage is performed in
6

cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by a 4-minute break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated; the
indicator lamp goes off.

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3Adjustment of intensity

Press this button to adjust the intensity of
the massage.
Two levels of massage are available.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , lower the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach.
►


Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.


► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the mirrors can be
folded electrically, when the vehicle is parked.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control
or key. Unless folding was selected with control
A, pull the control in the central position towards
the rear again.
Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking
the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.

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Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing
downwards.
► Insert the hinges into their housing then press
down fully (to avoid vibrations).
► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then
with the other hand turn the control at the top of
the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left
or right.
Heated mirrors



► Press this button.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
► Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Moduwork

The cushion of the bench seat's outer seat can
be folded up against the backrest to create a
loading area inside the cab.
A removable flap on the partition can be
removed to allow long objects to be loaded.


Once the removable flap has been
removed, you can load long objects
under the outer seat.
Removable flap (type 1)
Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the
control at the top of the flap with the other hand
to release it.
►

Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.
►


Stow
it behind the driver’s seat, clipping it into
the attachment lugs.
►

T
urn the control at the top of the flap to
secure it.

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3Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing
downwards.
►
Insert the hinges into their housing then press
down fully (to avoid vibrations).
►


With one hand lift the flap to close it, then
with the other hand turn the control at the top of
the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left
or right. The flap is kept in the closed or open position
with magnets located at each end position.
Folding seat cushion
Raising the seat cushion

► With one hand, firmly pull the strap forwards
to unlock the seat cushion.
►

A
strut lifts the seat cushoin against the
backrest.
Never put your hand underneath the seat
cushion to guide it upwards, as your
fingers may become trapped.
Always use only the strap.
When the outer seat is raised and the
flap is removed, you must install the
anti-slip net.
Refer to the Anti-slip net section.

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Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the
vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and
the partition flap removed.
Never use the net for any other purposes.
Regularly check the condition of the anti-
slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear
appear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the
specifications required by PEUGEOT for the
vehicle.
Always fit the removable flap back into place
when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion
of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting
writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with
the vehicle stationary).
► Pull the handle located at the top of the
backrest cushion.

Lowering the seat cushion

► Remove the anti-slip net.
► T o reposition the seat cushion, press firmly
on the top of the seat with one hand to lower the
seat cushion until it locks into the seat position.
Ensure that there are no objects or feet
obstructing the anchorage points or
preventing the assembly from locking
properly.
Anti-slip net
Installing the net

► Put the first fastener into the upper cut-out 1,
located beneath the folded seat cushion. Keep
the fastener pressed against the structure, then
turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to
lock it.
►

Put the second fastener into the lower cut-out
2

, located on the seat base. Keep the fastener
pressed against the structure, then turn it a
quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.


► Secure the first hook to the ring 3 located in
the glove box.
►

Secure the second hook to the ring 4

located
on the floor.
Removing the net
► Release the hooks from the rings 4 and 3.
► Remove the lower fastener 2
then the upper
fastener 1, turning them by a quarter turn
backwards to unlock them.
Make sure that the size, shape and
volume of the loads carried are
compatible with the highway code and safety
regulations and do not impair the driver’s field
of vision.
All loads must be appropriately secured
to prevent or minimise displacement and
prevent injury.

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3Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the
vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and
the partition flap removed.
Never use the net for any other purposes.
Regularly check the condition of the anti-
slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear
appear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the
specifications required by PEUGEOT for the
vehicle.
Always fit the removable flap back into place
when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion
of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting
writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with
the vehicle stationary).
►
Pull the handle located at the top of the
backrest cushion.


Never use the table while the vehicle is
being driven.
In the event of sudden braking or impact, any
objects on the table might become dangerous
projectiles that could cause injury.
Central seat cushion
storage


Precautions for the seats
and bench seats
Do not remove a head restraint without storing it
and securing it to a support.
Ensure that the passengers can always access
the seat belts and fasten them easily.
A passenger must not take their seat without
adjusting the seat's head restraint correctly and
adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
Ensure that no object or passenger feet
could obstruct the anchorage points or
prevent the correct latching of the assembly.
If removing and storing seats and bench
seats out of the vehicle, ensure that they
are placed in a clean area, so as to avoid

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► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the
rear until the feet lock into place..
It is not necessary to fold the backrest
(table position) to tip the bench seat for
access to row 3.
Folding the backrest to the
table position
► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the
backrest.
► From the front, raise the handle to release
the backrest.
► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.
► To return the backrest to its normal position,
raise the handle and pull the backrest up.
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the cushion when folding the
backrest.
introducing any foreign bodies into the
mechanisms.
The seats and bench seats are not designed for any other use than in the
vehicle. They are equipped with mechanisms
and features that may be damaged if used
improperly or if dropped.
Loading luggage or objects
behind the row 3 seat and
bench seat


If you want to load luggage onto the backrests in
row 3 while in the table position, the backrests in
row 2 must also be in the table position.


When driving, it is prohibited to have a
passenger:
–

in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if
the bench seat is in the fully folded position,
–


in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is
in the fully folded position,
–


in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the
table position,
–


in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2)
is in the fully folded position.
Fixed one-piece bench
seat
Combi, Business
The different equipment and settings described
hereafter vary according to the version and the
configuration of your vehicle.


The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that
may be fixed or foldable (table position).
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then
tip the seat forward.