parking brake Peugeot Expert VU 2012 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Remote control 20Key 21Alarm 22Doors 24Instrument panel 27Adjusting the time 28Warning lamps 29Fuel gauge 35Coolant 35Tyre under-infl ation detection36Service indicator 37Lighting rheostat 38Gearboxes 39Gear shift indicator 39Automatic gearbox 40Steering wheel adjustment 43Starting and stopping 43
Lightingcontrols 45wipers 48Cruise control 50Fixed speed limiter 52Speed limiter 53Manual heating/air conditioning 56automatic 58De-icing and demisting 62Additional heating 64Seats 672-seat front bench 69Cab fittings 71Courtesy lights 74Toll cards/car park tickets 74Crew cab 75Load space fittings 76Rear suspension 78Mirrors 81
Electric windows 83
2. READY
TO SET OFF 20-43
4. SAFETY
84-101
Presentation 4Exterior 6Sitting comfortably 11Seeing clearly 13Driving safely 14Cab fittings 15Load space 16Ventilation 17Eco-driving 18
1. FAMILIARISATION
4-19
Parking brake 84Hazard warning lamps 84Parking sensors 85Horn 86Anti-lock braking system(ABS) 86Emergency braking assistance 86Traction control (ASR) andstability control (ESP) 87"Grip control" 88Seat belts 90Airbags 93Lateral airbags 95Front airbags 96Deactivating the passenger'sairbag 96Child seats 97Recommended seats 99
3. EASE OF USE and COMFORT 44-83

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Instruments and controls

READY TO SET OFF
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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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Gearboxes and steering wheel


AUTOMATIC GEARBOX


Selecting positions



- Move the lever select a position.
Once the position is selected, the
corresponding indicator lamp appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Park: position of the lever for
parking.
To immobilise the vehicle or start
the engine. Reverse: position of the lever for
reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever for
neutral.
To park the vehicle (parking brake
on) and start the engine. Drive: position of the lever for
driving.
To move the vehicle forwards in
automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears by
pushing or pulling the gear
lever (+ or -).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.

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Gearboxes and steering wheel

READY TO SET OFF
2


Moving off

With the engine running, to move off from
position P
.
For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever,
depress the accelerator pedal to the
extent of its travel, passing the point of
resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain the
gear selected until maximum engine speed
is reached.
On a descent, the gearbox will automatically
change down in order to provide efficient
engine braking and good pickup.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for reasons of safety.
When stationary with the gear lever in
position D
(drive), a vibration limiting device
is activated by pressing the brake pedal.
- gradually release the
pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle then moves off.


- Press the brake pedal to
come out of position P
,

- select position R
or D
,

- gradually release the
pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle then moves off.
You can also move off from position N
.


- With your foot on
the brake, release
the parking brake,

- select position R
, D
or M
,



- Select position D
. The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear taking account of the following:


- the style of driving,

- the road profile,

- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on your
part.

Reverse gear



- Select position R
, with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.



Stopping the vehicle, starting the
engine


- Select position P
to
immobilise the vehicle
or
to start the engine
, with the
parking brake on or off.
If the battery is flat and the gear lever
is in position P
, it will be impossible to
change to another position.


- You can also select position N

to park
or to start the
engine
, with the parking
brake on.
If position N
is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle before engaging position D
to restore
drive.

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Rear suspension
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
3

2 - Manual correction of the height
of the rear sill

First use
To initialise the
function, press the control
for approximatel
y 2 seconds.

Return to the optimum sill height
Press the control u
p or down twice in
succession, the opposite of the position of
t
he load sill.
Carry out these operations with the vehicle
still stationary and:


- with the front and side doors closed,

- with the parking brake applied,

- do not leave your foot on the brake
pedal.
I
f your vehicle is fitted with this adjustment,
the control is located on the ri
ght-hand side
at the rear of the vehicle.
This manual ad
justment permits "lowering"
or "raisin
g" of the height of the sill of the rear
platform to facilitate operations in a parking
area.
This ad
justment of the height of the sill is
restricted by a lower limit and an upper limit.
Lower: downwards adjustment
of the platform sill
Pr
ess the control downwards
continuously.
Release the button to sto
p the movement,
"3 beeps" indicate that
you have reached
t
he maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically.

Raise: upwards adjustment of
the platform sill
Press the control upwards
continuously.
Release the button to sto
p the movement,
"3 beeps" indicate that
you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically.
Malfunctions
I
f the load sill is not adjusted when the
control is pressed, "3 beeps" 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,

- other.
I
f the audible signal persists, contact a
PEUGE
OT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Driving safely


PARKING BRAKE
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the parking brake lever up.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear after
parking the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is
loaded.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lamps should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
DRIVING SAFELY


Applying

Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
If the parking brake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning lamp which
comes on on the instrument panel.

Releasing

Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever.

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3


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.

Checks

CHECK
S
6

CHECKS


Battery

At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.


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 in the system, a drop
in the brake fluid level indicates that the
brake pads are worn.


Brake disc/drum wear

For any information on checking the brake
disc/drum wear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.


Parking brake

Where the parking brake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the parking brake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


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 filter. By means of
its second special active filter, it contributes
to the purification 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)

This filter actively contributes
to the preservation of air quality
by trapping unburnt polluting
particles. It is controlled
completely and automatically by the engine
management system.
This warning lamp comes on if there is a risk
of blockage of the filter.
This alert signals the start of saturation of
the particle emissions filter (exceptionally
prolonged driving in urban conditions:
reduced speed, traffic jams…).
If this alert persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
To regenerate the filter, it is recommended
that as soon as driving conditions permit,
you drive at a speed of at least 36 mph
(60 km/h) for at least 5 minutes (until the
warning lamp goes off and/or the message
disappears). Refer to "Under the bonnet" in section 6.

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Changing a wheel

QUICK HEL
P
7

CHANGING A WHEEL

If your vehicle is equipped with a spare
wheel located underneath the vehicle, follow
these instructions.

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE



- You must 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 parking brake, 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 heavy
loads are being transported, the vehicle
must be raised in order to disengage
the spare wheel from the carrier. Call a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If your vehicle is fitted with suspension
with pneumatic height correction,
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.
Towing eye.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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Having your vehicle towed



General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...