handbrake Peugeot Expert VU 2009 Owner's Manual

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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Rear suspension
ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
3
2 - Manual correction of the height of the rear sill First use
To initialise the function, press the control
for approximately 2 seconds.
Return to the optimum sill height
Press the control up or down twice in
succession, the opposite of the position of
the load sill.
Carry out these operations with the vehicle
still stationary and:
- with the front and side doors closed,
- with the handbrake applied,
- do not leave your foot on the brake
pedal.
If your vehicle is fitted with this adjustment,
the control is located on the right-hand side
at the rear of the vehicle.
This manual adjustment permits "lowering"
or "raising" of the height of the sill of the rear
platform to facilitate operations in a parking
area.
This adjustment of the height of the sill is
restricted by a lower limit and an upper limit. Lower: downwards adjustment
of the platform sill
Press the control downwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically.
Raise: upwards adjustment of
the platform sill
Press the control upwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically. Operating faults
If the load sill is not adjusted when the
control is pressed, "3 bleeps" indicate a
malfunction for the following reasons:
- foot on the brake pedal with the key in
the ignition,
- excessive use of the manual correction,
- low battery charge,
- failure of the system.
If the audible signal persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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Driving safety
HANDBRAKE When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the handbrake.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lights should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
DRIVING SAFETY
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Check that the handbrake is applied firmly
before leaving the vehicle. If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning light which
comes on on the instrument panel. Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button to lower
the handbrake.

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Checks
CHECKS
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style of
driving, in particular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short distances. It may
be necessary to check the thickness of the
pads, even between services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a drop
in the brake fluid level indicates that the
brake pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear status
For any information relating to checking
the brake disc/drum wear status, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the handbrake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the servicing schedule.
Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
The carbon filter permits continuous and
effective filtering of dust.
If the passenger compartment filter becomes
clogged, this may reduce the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate
unpleasant odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment fi lter. By means of
its second special active fi lter, it contributes
to the purifi cation of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms,
unpleasant odours and greasy deposits).
Refer to the servicing booklet to find out the
replacement interval for these components.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle
(urban driving...), change them twice as
often if necessary.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle
emission fi lter maintenance
is carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has been
running for a prolonged period at very low
speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional
circumstances, notice the emission of water
vapour at the exhaust. This water vapour
does not have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet" section
of chapter 6.

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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait in a safe location.
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground. - Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage first or reverse gear.
- If available, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be
changed.
On certain types of ground and/or if
considerable loads are being transported,
the vehicle must be raised in order to
disengage the spare wheel from the carrier.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer.
If your vehicle is fitted with suspension
with pneumatic compensation, please
deactivate the system. Refer to the "Rear
suspension" section of chapter 3.
2. TOOLS
- If fitted on your vehicle, open the plastic flap located at the rear left of the
vehicle.
- Unscrew the nut then take out the jack and the wheelbrace.

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.