2007 Peugeot Expert VU Dag Owner's Manual

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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 failure which must be checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. 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.
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.
Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your safety,
we would advise that you use products of
the PEUGEOT Universal 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. 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 on the
display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped up
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil with the
skin.
Brake fluid is harmful to health and very
corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or
coolant into drains or into the ground but
into the containers dedicated to this use at
PEUGEOT dealerships.
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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.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
If the passenger compartment filter becomes
clogged, this may reduce the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate
unpleasant odours.
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, refer to the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle emission filter
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.

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Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with
the manufacturer ’s servicing schedule.
To check the main levels and certain
components, in accordance with the
manufacturer ’s servicing schedule, refer
to the pages of the servicing booklet which
correspond to your vehicle’s engine.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and characteristics.
In order to optimise the operation of units as
important as the braking circuit, PEUGEOT
selects and offers specific products.
In order to avoid damaging the electrical
units, high pressure washing of the engine
compartment is strictly prohibited.
Checks
Bleeding the water contained in
the diesel filter If this warning light comes on,
bleed the filter. Otherwise bleed
regularly each time the engine is
drained.
To evacuate the water, unscrew the bleed
screw located on the filter.
Operate until all of the water in the
transparent pipe has been drained out
then tighten the bleed screw.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
All work requires a special qualification
which is guaranteed by a PEUGEOT dealer.
1.6 litre HDi 2 litre HDi
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FILLING WITH FUEL
Low fuel level
When the needle is at the start of
the red zone, the minimum fuel
tank level is reached when this
warning light comes on.
At this moment, you have approximately
8 litres of fuel remaining. Fill up without
delay to avoid running out of fuel.
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from reaching
the engine.
The flashing of this warning light
is accompanied by a message on
the display.
Check that there is no odour or leakage of
fuel outside the vehicle and re-establish the
fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition (STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
The fuel tank must be filled
with the engine
off .
When filling with fuel, do not open the
left-hand side door, if fitted on your
vehicle, as there is a risk of damage to the
fuel filler flap.
- Open the fuel filler flap.
- Insert the key, then turn it a quarter turn.
- Remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the flap.
A label affixed to the inside of the flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be used.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle. This could
cause malfunctions.
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 80 litres.
- After filling the fuel tank, lock the cap and close the flap. Fuel
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary
to re-prime the circuit:
- fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet under the protective
cover, until fuel appears in the transparent
pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
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136BATTERY
This is housed in a compartment located
underneath the floor, in front of the driver ’s
seat.
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. 
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 slight difficulties are experienced after this,
please contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is not to be used for a
period of more than one month.
Battery
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with the key
in the ignition position, certain functions
(windscreen wiper, electric windows,
courtesy lights, 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 light flashes accompanied by a
message on the display.
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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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. Parking the vehicle
- 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 "Suspension with
compensation" section of chapter 4.
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.
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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 light to
increase the light.
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4. Operating procedure
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.

Remove the trim pulling it using
the embellisher remover.
 Loosen the wheel bolts and start
unscrewing them.
 Place the jack in contact with the locating
point provided, the one which is closest to
the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the
base of the jack is in contact with
the ground, and straight above.
 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. Special tools for vehicles fitted

with alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy rims:
 The embellisher is removed using
the alloy wheel embellisher remover.
 Each wheel is fitted with an anti-theft bolt.
 These bolts can be loosened using your
anti-theft socket (given to you on delivery
of your vehicle along with your confidential
card) and the wheelbrace. Changing a wheel
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