Peugeot Expert VU 2013 Owner's Manual

Battery
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BATTERY

This is housed in a compartment located
underneath the fl oor, in front of the front right seat.
Before disconnecting the battery, you must
wait for 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
Never charge a battery without first
disconnecting the terminals.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If some problems
persist after this operation, please contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is not to be used for a
period of more than one month.
To charge the battery using a battery
charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use given by
the battery charger manufacturer,

- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,

- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (white or greenish deposit),
disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another
battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+)
terminals of the two batteries,

- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the
broken down vehicle as far as possible
from the battery,
- Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.

The presence of this label indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery
with special technology and specification,
for which the involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop is required
when replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may
cause premature ageing of the battery.

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ECONOMY MODE

After the engine has stopped, with the key
in the ignition position, certain functions
(windscreen wiper, electric windows, courtesy
lamps, audio equipment, etc.) can only
be used for a cumulative duration of thirty
minutes, to prevent discharging of the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the active
functions are put on standby and the battery
warning lamp flashes accompanied by a
message in the screen.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run
for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double the
time for which the engine was left running.
However, this time will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from
starting.

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Repairing a wheel
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PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT

The kit is located at the left hand rear of the
vehicle.
The temporary puncture repair kit consists
of a compressor and a cartridge (containing
a sealant).
Using the kit

- switch off the ignition,
- affix the speed limitation sticker to the
vehicle's steering wheel to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use,
- check that the switch A
is at position " 0
",

- connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired,

- connect the compressor's electrical plug to the vehicle's 12V socket,

- start the vehicle and let the engine run,
- switch on the compressor by pressing the switch A
to position " 1
" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars,
- remove the compressor, unclip and
store the bottle in a sealed bag to avoid
staining your vehicle with traces of fluid,
- drive immediately, for approximately two miles (three kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to seal the puncture,
- stop to check the repair and the pressure,

Vehicles supplied with a temporary
puncture repair kit do not have a spare
wheel or tooling (jack, wheelbrace, ...). If, after approximately five to ten
minutes, you are not able to obtain
this pressure, the tyre cannot be
repaired; contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop for roadside
assistance.

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- adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to inflate: switch A
in
position " 1
"; to deflate: switch A
in
position " 0
" and press button B
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the door
aperture, on the driver's side), then
remember to check that the leak has
been sealed correctly (no further
loss of pressure after several miles
(kilometres)),
- remove the compressor, then stow the complete kit,

- drive at reduced speed (50 mph (80 km/h)
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 125 miles (200 km),
- visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible to have
the tyre repaired or replaced by a
technician.
- connect the compressor pipe directly to
the valve of the repaired wheel.

- connect the compressor's electrical plug to the vehicle's 12V socket again,

- start the vehicle again and let the engine run,
Warning, the sealant cartridge contains
ethylene-glycol, this product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes. Keep this product out of reach of
children.
The expiry date of the sealant is indicated
under the cartridge.
The cartridge is intended for a single use;
once opened, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge into
the environment, take it to a PEUGEOT
dealer or to a specialised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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Changing a wheel
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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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- Open the cover, located on the sill, to access the carrier bolt.

- Unscrew the bolt using the wheelbrace until the carrier is lowered fully.
- Detach the carrier from the hook and
place the spare wheel near the wheel to
be changed.
3. SPARE WHEEL

- Gain access to the spare wheel from the
rear.

- Open the rear doors. You can switch on the courtesy lamp to
improve visibility.

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Changing a wheel
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4. OPERATING PROCEDURE

- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one which is
closest to the wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is straight and that the base of the jack is fully in contact
with the ground.
- Extend the jack to lift the wheel clear of the ground.

- Resume and complete the unscrewing of the wheel bolts.

- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.

- Remove the trim pulling it using the
towing eye.

- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.
Do not extend the jack until you have
started unscrewing the bolts on the
wheel to be changed and have placed the
chock under the wheel diagonally opposite.

Changing a wheel
- Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the jack.

- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace, tighten them fully without
forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired in the carrier.
- Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier using the bolt and the
wheel brace. Check that the wheel and
the carrier are flush against the floor of
the vehicle.
- Remember to close the flap, located on the sill.

- Store the trim in the vehicle.

Never go underneath the vehicle when
it is supported only by the jack.
Never use a screwdriver in place of the
wheelbrace.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL

- Position the wheel on the hub and start
tightening the wheel bolts by hand.

- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts using the wheelbrace.

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Snow screen
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REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN

According to country, the removable snow
screen is installed on the lower part of the
front bumper to prevent the accumulation of
snow at the radiator cooling fan.
FITTING

- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A
on the front bumper.

- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B
located in the four corners.

Do not forget to remove the snow screen
when the exterior temperature is higher than
10°C (no risk of snowfall) and when towing.
REMOVAL

- Pass a screwdriver into the hole located near each of the clips.

- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B
in turn.

6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL

The wheel is refitted as described in step 5,
not forgetting to refit the wheel trim.
Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 8 to locate the tyre
label.
The spare wheel is not designed to
be used over long distances. Have
the tightening of the bolts and the tyre
pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

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Snow chains
Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the
vehicle when braking. The snow chains must be fitted only to
the driving wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during
a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat
surface on the side of the road.
)
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of
your vehicle.
)
Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.

)
Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
)
Stop your vehicle and check that the
snow chains are correctly tightened.

Avoid driving on roads that have been
cleared of snow, to avoid damaging
your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It
is recommended that before you leave, you
practise fitting the snow chains on a level
and dry surface. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the chain
or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to
the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size
Maximum link size.

215/65 R15

12 mm

215/60 R16
MICHELIN

215/60 R16
BRIDGESTONE

For more information on snow chains,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.