2009 Peugeot Expert VU Owner's Manual

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CAB LAYOUT
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
various fittings below enhance your cab. Glove box
This is fitted with a lock, you can lock it
using the key.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning,
it can be cooled. It contains three sockets
for the connection of portable electronic
equipment (video equipment, ...) if the
vehicle is fitted with a colour screen.
It also contains can holders and compartments
for storing maps, a packet of cigarettes, an A4
format document, a pen, etc. Storage compartment
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Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the sun
visor down.
A pocket is provided in the driver's sun visor
for storing toll cards, tickets, ...

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Ashtray Storage tray and bottle holder (1.5 L) Cup holder
Any liquid transported in the vehicle in
a cup (mug or similar), which may spill,
presents a risk of damage on contact with
the instrument panel and centre console
controls. "Take care".
12 volt socket
The maximum power of the socket, which is
of the lighter type, is 120 W.

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Ticket storage
According to the configuration of the vehicle. Overhead storage unit
This is located above the sun visors and
has two compartments for storing a jumper,
a file, ...
Be aware that storing a hard object in direct
contact with the compartment may result in
noise. Tip: the central cavity of the overhead
storage unit, located in the extension of the
vehicle's roof between the rear space and
the cab, permits the transportation of long
objects. Take care to support and wedge
them securely.
The tunnel may be added to by an internal
rack, offered as an accessory.
For raised vehicles, a shelf located above
the overhead storage unit permits the
storing of small objects and materials
(straps, cloths, gloves, helmets, etc...).

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COURTESY LIGHTS
Automatic switching on/off
The front courtesy light comes on when
the key is removed from the ignition, when
the vehicle is unlocked, when one of the
front doors is opened and for location of the
vehicle using the remote control.
It switches off gradually after the ignition is
switched on and when the vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on. Cab: comes on when one of the
front doors is opened.
Load space: comes on when one
of the rear doors is opened.
If the doors remain open for a few
minutes, the courtesy lights are
switched off.
Permanently off. Front individual reading lights
Rear courtesy light
These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch, with the
ignition on.
Areas for toll cards/car park tickets
The athermic windscreen has two non-
reflective zones located either side of the
base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
Front courtesy light

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LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the various fittings below enhance your load
space. Locations for stowing rail
Locations for securing a stowing rail are
available on each side of the vehicle.
Stowing rings
Use the stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far forwards towards the cab as
possible.
You are advised to immobilise the load by
securing it firmly using the stowing rings on
the floor. Trims
The lower parts of the sides are fitted with
load protection trims.
Roof box on raised version
This is a storage compartment located in the
load space, above the cab roof.

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12 volt socket
This operates with the ignition off, therefore
limit its use to avoid discharging the battery.
Maximum power: 120 W. Ladder type vertical separation
or partition
Behind the driver's seat, a ladder type
vertical separation or partition protects the
driver against the risk of load movement.
Load retainer
On the floor, behind the front seats,
a horizontal partition protects the driver and
front passengers against the risk of load
movement.
Panel or glazed separation partitions permit
separation of the load space from the cab.

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Tunnel and internal rack
Located above the cab, access to the tunnel
is via the load space. The tunnel can be added to by an internal rack whi
ch will enable you to transport long, light
items (electrical rods, pipes, etc...).

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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 empty.
No action on your part is required except to
ensure that maintenance is carried out and that
the authorised loads are complied with. irrespective of the weight of the load, within
the limit of the authorised values. On board,
the increasing or lightening of the load on
the vehicle's platform is detected by two
height sensors. When all of the doors are
closed, the sensors trigger the automatic
compensation and determine the optimum
height of the sill for the vehicle's driving
conditions.
Deactivation of the automatic correction
The control which permits deactivation of the
automatic control is located on the right-
hand side, at the rear of the vehicle.
REAR SUSPENSION
You must deactivate the automatic
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 types of suspension are offered.
Rear suspension with pneumatic
compensation
If fitted on your vehicle, this type of
suspension regulates the variations in the
height of the rear platform of your vehicle
1. Automatic
correction

2. Manual correction
1 - Automatic correction of the height of the rear sill
The pneumatic suspension automatically
regulates the variations in the height of the
rear platform of your vehicle. A red warning light on your
instrument panel flashes if the
height is not at its optimum level
and requires correction, drive
slowly until this warning light is
switched off.
The automatic compensation is temporarily
inactive:
- if a door/the tailgate is open,
- when braking or when stopped at a red light (brake pedal pressed). With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control.
Deactivation is confirmed by
the diode which is lit. It remains lit for
approximately 30 seconds.
Return to automatic correction
With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control.
Return to automatic correction is
confirmed by the diode which is switched off.
According to the configurations, a bleep may
be heard during these operations.
Two functions