2008 Peugeot Boxer Owner's Manual

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ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
Steering wheel controls
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
If your vehicle is fitted with this function,
the side lights and dipped headlamps are
switched on automatically if the light is
poor and when continuous operation of the
windscreen wipers is detected.
In fog or snow, the brightness sensor may
detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lights
will not be switched on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light returns
to a sufficient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off. HEADLAMP BEAM
You are advised to adjust the height of the
headlamp beams in accordance with the
load in your vehicle.
This function can be accessed in the dipped
headlamps and main beam headlamps position.
SIDE/PARKING LIGHTS
This system enables you to leave the side
lights on when parked; with the ignition off,
key in the
PARK position or key removed.
Activation Turn the ring to this position.
The lights are switched off
automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not cover the brightness sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen. FOLLOW ME HOME LIGHTING
Ignition off or key in the STOP
position.
Within 2 minutes after switching
off the engine, position the
ignition key in the STOP position or remove
it.
Pull the lights stalk towards the steering
wheel.
The indicator light comes on on the
instrument panel.
Each action on the lights stalk, pulled
towards the steering wheel, prolongs the
follow me home lighting by 30 seconds up
to approximately 3 minutes. When this time
has elapsed, the lights are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 consecutive seconds. Press this control turning the
key one notch in the opposite
direction to starting at the same
time. You can then remove the
key.
If your vehicle is fitted with
this function: when you leave
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights
activated (ring in position A), the side lights
and dipped headlamps remain on for the
selected duration (when leaving a car park
for example).
Press these controls, located
on the fascia panel, several
times in succession to adjust the
headlamps.
An indicator light on the display
indicates the adjustment position
selected (0, 1, 2, 3).

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Steering wheel controls
WIPERS STALKSlow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards. Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic wiping.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed sweep of the
wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the wash-
wipe, it is triggered if the dipped headlamps
are on.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Wiping is only active when the ignition key is
in the RUNNING position.
The stalk has five different positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping:
1 notch downwards.
In this position, by turning the ring, four
speeds can be selected:
- very slow intermittent,
- slow intermittent,
- intermittent,
- fast intermittent. Automatic wiping with rain detector
If your vehicle is fitted with this equipment,
the wiping speed is adapted automatically to
the intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1 notch downwards. This is
conirmed by one wipe. Must be reactivated
each time the ignition is switched on.
In this position, the sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be increased by turning the ring. Good practice
Check that the windscreen wiper blades can
operate freely when using the wipers in icy
weather.
Use the sill, in the lower front panel, to
remove any accumulation of snow at the
base of the windscreen and on the blades.
To change the blades, refer to the
"Changing a wiper blade" section of
chapter 8.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7.
Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe, pull the control towards the
steering wheel.

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Steering wheel controls
CRUISE CONTROL
"This is the speed at which the driver wishes
to travel".
This aid to driving in free-flowing traffic
conditions enables the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed programmed by the driver,
except when a considerable load is carried
on a steep gradient.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be greater than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), with at
least 4th gear engaged.
If your vehicle is fitted with cruise control,
this is displayed on the instrument panel by
an indicator light located in the rev counter.
Function selected.
Function deactivated.

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Steering wheel controls
Selecting the function - ON
When the selection is set
to ON , this switches the
function on.
If your vehicle is itted with
this display, a message conirms the action. Temporary deactivation
Press the brake or clutch pedal.
The indicator light is switched off but the
programmed speed remains in the memory.
To return to this speed, refer to the action
"Restore - RES".
If the ESP or ASR comes into operation,
the cruise control function is deactivated
temporarily.
Programming a speed
Accelerate to the required speed, with 4th or
5th gear engaged.
Move the control upwards (+) to store this
speed.
Release the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will maintain this speed. Restore - RES
To restore the vehicle’s programmed
speed, gradually return to the
chosen speed and press
RES.
The indicator light comes on, the cruise
control function is restored. Changing the programmed speed
while the cruise control is in
operation
You can:
- increase the speed in steps, by means of
brief presses, or continuously by pressing
and holding the control upwards (+ sign),
Temporary exceeding of the speed
When the cruise control is active, it is
still possible to exceed the programmed
speed by pressing the accelerator pedal (to
overtake another vehicle for example).
- decrease the speed continuously
by pressing and holding the control
downwards (- sign).

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Steering wheel controls
Cancelling the programmed speed
When the vehicle stops, after the ignition is
switched off, the system no longer stores
any speed. Good practice
When changing the programmed reference
speed by pressing and holding the control,
take care as the speed may increase or
decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep gradient, the cruise control will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to comply
with speed limits nor can it replace the need
for vigilance and responsibility on the part
of driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near the
pedals.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Switching the function off - OFF
Place the dial in the
OFF position, the
indicator light is switched off, or switch off
the ignition to switch everything off.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the function is
switched off and the indicator light switches off.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.

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Ventilation
VENTILATION
DE-ICING AND DEMISTING Manual mode
Direct the control to this air
distribution setting.
For faster and more effective
de-icing and demisting of the
windscreen: De-icing the rear screen and mirrors
Only operates when the engine
is running. Pressing this button
activates the rapid demisting-
de-icing of the rear screen and
mirrors.
This function switches off automatically to
prevent excessive energy consumption. It
stops when the engine is switched off but
resumes when the engine is started again.
Pressing this button switches the function off.
- increase the air flow setting,
- move the exterior air intake control temporarily to air
recirculation.
Returning to the exterior air
intake position permits renewal
of the air in the passenger
compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
The ventilation outlets located at the base
of the windscreen and the side vents for the
side windows increase the effectiveness of
the de-icing and demisting. Do not obstruct
these air outlets.
The pollen filter permits continuous and
effective filtering of dust.
The air recirculation (which can be activated
by the driver or the passenger) isolates the
passenger compartment from the exterior
atmosphere. However, this position should
only be used temporarily, the norm is to
drive with the control positioned with the
exterior air intake open.

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Ventilation
CORRECT USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed. However, if the interior temperature
remains high after a prolonged period parked
in the sun, do not hesitate to ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes. For even air distribution, ensure that the
exterior air intake grille located at the base
of the windscreen is not obstructed and that
the side and central vents, the air outlets on
the floor and the air extractor at the rear are
open.
The air conditioning is useful in all seasons
as it eliminates condensation and air
humidity. Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in perfect working order.
Have the filter elements (air filter and
passenger compartment filter) replaced
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment,
have them replaced twice as often.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do
not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are: 4 adjustable central vents, of
which 2 can be directed sideways (right
or left) towards the top of the body and
4 side vents which can be directed towards
the passengers. The air vents directed
towards the floor of the vehicle complete the
equipment.
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Ventilation
WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,
they are located on the fascia panel on the
centre console control panel. Temperature adjustment
Control positioned:
- in the blue zone triggers cool air, Air flow
The force of the blown air, from
the vents, varies from 1 to the
strongest 4. Remember to adjust
this control in order to reach the
ambient air comfort level. To switch off the
blower, place the control in position 0.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning mode can only operate
with the engine running. The air blower must be set to at
least 1.
Pressing the button triggers the
operation of the air conditioning,
the diode is lit. Pressing the
button again switches the function off and
the diode is switched off. Air distribution
The air supply distribution is directed by the
control turned towards:
the side vents and the central
vents,
the side vents, the central vents
and the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the footwells and
the side windows,
the windscreen and the side
windows.
- in the red zone triggers heating
of the interior ambient air.