engine coolant Peugeot Expert VU 2012 Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls

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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).


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Instruments and controls

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WARNING LAMPS

Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a check auto-test. They go off again almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning 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

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", "Power steering"
and "Under-inflation detection"
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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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

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…),
th
ere 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
th
e electronic circuits.
The heater is supplied b
y the vehicle's fuel
tank. Ensure that the low fuel warnin
g lamp
i
s not on.
ADDITIONAL HEATING


Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and separate s
ystem
which heats the Diesel en
gine hot coolant
loop to make starting easier.
It improves the demistin
g 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 stationar
y, it is normal
to not
ice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a sli
ght emission of smoke and odour.

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Towing a trailer

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
neutral.

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Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
S
5

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/ESP
The ABS or ESP 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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Under the bonnet

CHECK
S
6

DIESEL ENGINES


8 -
Power steering reservoir.

9 -
Removable towing eye.

10 -
Priming pump ( a
: 1.6 litre HDi;
b
: 2 litre HDi).

11 -
Engine oil filling funnel (2 litre HDi).
7.1 -
Engine oil filler cap.
If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tube,
proceed as follows:

A -
Remove the oil filler cap.

B -
Remove the filler tube from its location.

C -
Place the filler tube in the filler opening
as shown on the illustration.

D -
Turn it a 1/4 of a turn to the left to lock it
then top up the oil.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order without
forgetting to retighten the cap A
correctly.

UNDER THE BONNET


1 -
Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2 -
Fusebox.

3 -
Coolant header tank.

4 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5 -
Air filter.

6 -
Engine oil dipstick.

7 -
Engine oil filler cap.

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Under the bonnet


PETROL ENGINE


4.
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5.
Air filter.

6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil filler cap.

8.
Power steering reservoir.

9.
Removable towing eye.

1.
Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2.
Fusebox.

3.
Coolant header tank.

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Levels



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.

Technical data - Maintenance

VISUAL SEARC
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TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Identifi cation markings, serial number,
paint code, tyres 148
Engine fuses 131, 134
Windscreen / headlamp wash, levels 110
Bulbs, lighting,
changing bulbs 126-130
Opening the bonnet, stay 106 Warning lamps 29-34
Changing a wiper blade 136
Under the bonnet


- Diesel 107

- petrol 108
Fuel cut-off,
Diesel priming 115-116
Engine technical data 147
Van dimensions 140-143
Platform cab dimensions 144-145
Weights 146
Model code 154 Checks 111-112


- battery,

- gearbox,

- carbon/passenger compartment fi lter,

- oil fi lter,

- particle emission fi lter,

- parking brake,

- brake pads,

- brake drums, discs.
Emissions controls (EOBD) 36 Water bleeding, Diesel fi lter 112 Levels 109-110


- Diesel additive,

- dipstick,

- power steering fl uid,

- brake fl uid,

- coolant,

- screenwash and headlamp wash fl uid.
Towing, lifting 137-138
Towed loads 146