warning light 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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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).  
 
 
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 
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Instruments and controls  
 
READY TO SET OFF
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Warning lamp    
is    
indicates    
Solution-action  
   
Brake pads   on.  brake pad wear.   Have the pads replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
   
Dipped beam 
headlamps / 
Daytime 
running lamps    on.   manual selection or automatic 
lighting.   Turn the lighting stalk to the second position. 
 
lighting of the dipped beam headlamps 
from the time the ignition is switched 
on - daytime running lamps.   Depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold.  
Chapter 3, "Steering mounted controls" section. 
   
Main beam 
headlamps    pulling the stalk towards you.   Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps. 
   
Direction 
indicators    flashing with 
audible signal.   change of direction via the 
lighting stalk, to the left of the 
steering wheel.   To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.  
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards. 
   
Front foglamps 
  on.  manual selection.   The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped 
beam headlamps are on. 
   
Rear foglamps   on.  manual selection.   The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped 
beam headlamps are on. In conditions of normal 
visibility, take care to switch them off to avoid any 
penalty. "This light is a dazzling red." 
   
Particle 
emission filter    on.   a malfunction of the particle 
emissions filter (Diesel additive 
level, risk of clogging, ...).   Have the filter checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. Chapter 6, "Checks" section.  
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Instruments and controls  
 
  After this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise 
the zero re-set will not be registered.  
 
 
Zero re-set 
 
Your PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop carries out this operation after 
each service. 
  However, if you carry out the service 
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows: 
   
 
-   switch off the ignition, 
   
-   press and hold the trip recorder reset 
button, 
   
-   switch on the ignition.  
  The display begins a countdown. 
  When the display shows  "=0" 
, release the 
button; the spanner disappears. 
   
Engine oil level indicator 
 
When the ignition is switched on, the engine 
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after 
the service information. 
   
Oil level correct  
   
Low oil level 
  Flashing of  "OIL" 
, linked 
with the service warning 
lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message in the 
screen, indicates a low oil level which could 
damage the engine. 
  If the low oil level is confirmed by a check 
using the dipstick, it is essential that the 
level is topped up.  
   
Oil level gauge fault 
  Flashing of  "OIL--"  
indicates a malfunction 
of the engine oil level 
indicator. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
  The level read will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
30 minutes.     
Dipstick 
   
A 
 = maximum, never exceed 
this level as a surplus of oil may 
damage the engine. 
  Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop without delay. 
   
B 
 = minimum, top up the level via 
the oil filler cap, using the grade 
of oil suited to your engine.  
 
 
 
Trip recorder zero reset 
button 
  With the ignition on, press the 
button until the zeros appear.  
 
 
Lighting dimmer 
 
With the lighting on, press the 
button to vary the brightness 
of the instruments and 
controls. When the lighting 
reaches the minimum (or maximum) setting, 
release the button then press it again to 
increase (or reduce) the brightness. 
  As soon as the lighting is of the required 
brightness, release the button.      
Service overdue 
  With the engine running the spanner remains 
on until the service has been carried out. 
  First of the two terms reached: the spanner 
also comes on if the two-year interval has 
elapsed.  
   Each time the ignition is switched 
on and for a few seconds, the 
spanner fl ashes and the excess 
distance is displayed.  
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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
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Dipped beam/main beam change 
  Pull the stalk full
y towards you.    
Automatic illumination of headlamps  
if 
your vehicle is fitted with a
sunshine sensor.   Li
ghting off 
Dipped beam 
(green)
Main beam (blue) 
DIRECTION INDICATORS (flashing indicators) 
STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS 
Checking by means of the indicator 
lamps in the instrument panel is 
described in the "Instruments and 
controls" section of chapter 2. 
Sidelamps 
   
Lighting-on audible warning 
  When the ignition is switched o
ff, when
the driver's door is o
pened, there is an 
audible warnin
g if you have left the vehicle's 
lighting on. 
Left: downwards passing 
the point o
f resistance.
Right: upwards passing 
the point o
f resistance. 
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lamps 
Selection is by turning ring A. 
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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
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Automatic illumination of headlamps  
 
Activation 
Turn the ring to the  
AUTOposition.
Th
e activation of this function is
accompanied by a message in the screen.  
If the sunshine sensor does not function 
correctly, the lighting comes on accompanied
by the service warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.  
 
 
HEADLAMP BEAM 
 Depending on the load in your vehicle, 
the beam settin
g must be adjusted. 
0 - 
 N
o load. 
1 - 
 
Partial load. 
2- 
 Average load. 
3 - 
 Maximum authorised load. 
  Do not cover the sunshine sensor 
located on the windscreen, behind
th
e mirror. It is used for the automatic
illumination of headlamps and for 
the automatic rain sensitive wipers.The sidelam
ps and dipped
beam headlamps switch 
on automaticall
y if the light 
is poor, or durin
g operation
of the windscreen wipers. The
y switch off as 
soon as the light becomes bright enough or 
the windscreen wi
pers stop.
  This 
function is not compatible with the 
da
ytime running lamps.   
Deactivation 
Turn the ring 
forwards or rearwards. The 
deactivation of this function is accom
panied 
by a message in the screen.
The function is deactivated temporaril
y when
you use the manual lighting control stalk.
Initial settin
g is position 0.
  In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient 
light. As a consequence, the lighting will not 
come on automatically. If necessary, you 
must switch on the dipped beam headlamps 
manually. 
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Rear suspension  
 
 
Metal suspension
 This equipment adopts long movement limiters 
which make it possible to 
guarantee stable
behaviour both when loaded and when empt
y. 
No action on your part is required except to 
ensure that maintenance is carried out and that
the authorised loads are com
plied with.irrespective o
f the weight of the load, within
the limit of the authorised values. 
On board,
the increasin
g or lightening of the load on
the vehicle's plat
form is detected by two 
hei
ght sensors. When all of the doors are
closed, the sensors trigger the automatic 
hei
ght correction and determine the optimum
hei
ght of the sill for the vehicle's driving
conditions.  
    
Deactivation of automatic height correction 
  The control which permits deactivation o
f 
automatic re
gulation is located on the right-
hand side, at the rear of the vehicle. 
  REAR SUSPENSION
You must deactivate automatic height
correction manually in the following 
situations:
   
 
-   when working underneath the vehicle, 
   
-   when changing a wheel, 
   
-   when the vehicle is being transported by 
lorry, train, ferry, boat, ...  
    Two t
ypes of suspension are available.
 
 Rear suspension with pneumatic height correction
 
If fitted on your vehicle, this type of 
suspension regulates the variations in the 
height of the rear platform of your vehicle    
 
1. 
  Automatic height 
correction 
   
2. 
  Manual height 
correction  
 
 
1 -  Automatic correction of the 
height of the rear sill 
The pneumatic suspension automatically 
re
gulates the variations in the height of the
rear plat
form of your vehicle. 
A red warning light on your 
instrument panel 
fl ashes if the
height is not at its optimum level
and requires correction, drive slowl
y 
until this warning lamp goes off. 
The automatic hei
ght correction is 
temporar
ily inactive:
   
 
-   if a door/the tailgate is open, 
   
-   when braking or when stopped at a red 
traffic signal (brake pedal pressed).   
With the vehicle stationary: 
   
 
-   press and hold, 
   
-   release the control.  
   
Return to automatic correction 
 
With the vehicle stationary: 
   
 
-   press and hold, 
   
-   release the control.  
 
According to the configurations, a beep may
be heard durin
g these operations.  
     
Two functions   Deactivation is con
firmed by the LED which
is on. It remains on for approximatel
y
30 seconds. 
  Return to automatic hei
ght correction is 
confi rmed by the LED which goes off. 
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ABS
ABS
   
 
Driving safely  
 
 
HORN 
 
Press the centre of the steering wheel. 
 
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS - EBFD) 
 
The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force 
distribution) systems improve the stability 
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on 
braking, in particular on poor or slippery 
surfaces. 
  The ABS prevents locking of the wheels, 
the EBFD provides control of the braking 
pressure wheel by wheel. 
   
Good practice 
 
The anti-lock braking system comes into 
operation automatically when there is a risk 
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking 
distance. 
  On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...) 
the ABS may increase the braking distance. 
When braking in an emergency, do not 
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly, 
without releasing the pressure, even on a 
slippery surface, you will then be able to 
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid 
an obstacle. 
  Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by 
slight vibration of the brake pedal. 
  When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 
ensure that these are recommended by 
PEUGEOT.   If this warning lamp comes on, 
together with the brake and STOP 
warning lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message 
in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of 
the electronic brake force distribution which 
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle 
on braking. 
   
Stop 
  as soon as it is safe to do so 
 
.  
  In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.  
 
EMERGENCY BRAKING 
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
  In an emergency, this system enables the 
optimum braking pressure to be reached more 
quickly, press the pedal fi rmly without releasing it. 
  It is triggered by the speed at which the 
brake pedal is activated. 
  This alters the resistance of the brake pedal 
under your foot.    If this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message in the screen, 
it indicates a malfunction of the 
ABS which could result in a loss of control of 
the vehicle on braking.   To prolong the operation of the emergency 
braking assistance system: keep your foot 
on the brake pedal.  
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Seat belts  
 
 
 
Height adjustment 
 
Squeeze the control with the return and slide 
the assembly on the driver's seat side and 
on the individual passenger seat side. 
  If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench, 
the height of the seat belt associated with 
the centre seat cannot be adjusted.  
 
 
Unfastening 
 
Press the red button. 
 
SEAT BELTS
 
 
Good practice 
 
The driver must ensure that passengers use 
the seat belts correctly and that they are all 
strapped in securely before moving off. 
  Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, 
always fasten your seat belt, even for short 
journeys. 
  The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel 
which automatically adjusts the length of the 
strap to your size. 
  Do not use accessories (clothes pegs, clips, 
safety pins, etc.) which allow the seat belt 
straps to fit loosely. 
  Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in 
correctly after use. 
  After folding or moving a seat or a rear 
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt has 
reeled in correctly and that the buckle is 
ready to accommodate the tongue. 
  Depending on the nature and seriousness 
of any impact, the pretensioning device may 
be deployed before and independently of 
inflation of the airbags. It instantly tightens 
the seat belts against the body of the 
occupants.
Deployment of the pretensioners is 
accompanied by a slight discharge of 
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the 
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge 
incorporated in the system. 
   
Fastening 
 
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the 
buckle. 
  Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly 
by pulling the strap.     
Driver's seat belt not fastened warning 
lamp 
   
Passenger seat belt not fastened warning 
lamp   When the vehicle is started, this 
warning lamp comes on if the 
driver has not fastened their seat 
belt.  
  If your vehicle is fitted with a front 
passenger seat, when the vehicle 
is started, this warning lamp 
comes on if the passenger has not 
fastened their seat belt.  
  
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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.