2009 Peugeot Expert VU maintenance

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Ventilation
ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
3
Have the heater checked at least
once a year at the beginning of winter.
Maintenance and repairs should only be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Use recommended replacement parts only.

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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

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Seat belts
SAFETY
4
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is switched on.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a collision or emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over.
You can unfasten the seat belt by pressing
the red button on the buckle. Guide the seat
belt after unfastening.
The air bag warning light comes on if the
pretensioners are triggered.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- restrain one person only,
- must not be twisted, check by pulling in front of you with an even movement,
- be tightened as close to the body as possible.
The upper part of the seat belt should be
positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The lap part should be placed as low as
possible on the pelvis.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as they
will not fulfil their role completely. If the
seats are fitted with armrests, Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one metre fifty,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap, even with the seat belt fastened. FRONT SEAT BELTS
For further information regarding child
seats, refer to the "Children on board"
section of chapter 4.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, your PEUGEOT dealer
guarantees all work or any checks, from
testing to maintenance, on your seat belt
equipment.
Have the seat belts checked regularly
(even after a minor impact) by a PEUGEOT
dealer: they must not show any signs of
wear, cutting or fraying and they must not be
transformed or modified.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold
by PEUGEOT dealers. With front air bags
The front seats are fitted with pretensioners
and force limiters.
Without front air bag
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench
without front air bag, the centre passenger's
seat belt does not have a pretensioner.
With bench seat
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench
seat, take care to fasten the correct seat belt
using the correct buckle. Do not invert the
driver's seat belt or buckle with the buckle or
seat belt of the centre seat.
the lap part of the seat belt should always
pass under the armrest.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap firmly.

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Equipment
ACCESSORIES
5
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide range of recommended products and
original parts is offered. Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
first aid kit, high visibility safety
jacket, rear parking assistance,
warning triangle,
Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Audio equipment, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer,
navigation, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints linked with the fitting
of equipment of these families of products
mean that the special features of the
equipment and its compatibility with the
capacities of the your vehicle's standard
equipment must be taken into account.
Please contact a PEUGEOT dealer for
information before fitting such equipment. Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters
Before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with an
external aerial on your vehicle, you are
advised to contact a representative of the
PEUGEOT marque.
The PEUGEOT Network will inform
you of the specifications (frequency
band, maximum output power, aerial
position, specific installation conditions)
of the transmitters which can be fitted,
in accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/CE).
Range of professional equipment
Parts and Service technical information
publishes an accessories catalogue offering
various equipment and fittings, such as:
Roof bars for short, medium and long
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).
Sill plate, loading roller, sill.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar which
must be fitted by the PEUGEOT network.
Roof bars for the various heights, roof bars,
ladder.
Separation partitions and grilles, smooth,
non-slip wooden protective floor.
Protective grilles, multimedia. Front seat covers compatible with
air bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet
mats, snow chains.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fixings are positioned correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Equipment The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please note this specific warning.
You are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility safety jacket,
warning triangle and replacement bulbs
available in the vehicle.
ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars, use the
fixings provided for this purpose.
Maximum load: 170 kilogrammes.
Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...

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Equipment The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please note this specific warning.
You are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility safety jacket,
warning triangle and replacement bulbs
available in the vehicle.
ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars, use the
fixings provided for this purpose.
Maximum load: 170 kilogrammes.
Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...

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Levels
LEVELS
systems, the use of additives in engine oil is
prohibited. Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lights
These regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good running
order. Consult the instructions at PEUGEOT
dealerships or in the servicing booklet
enclosed in the handbook pack.
If you have to remove/refit the engine
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick. Dipstick
There are two marks on the
dipstick:

A = maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

B = minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements
in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Consult the instructions
at PEUGEOT dealerships.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
For the 2 litre HDi engine, use the funnel
supplied when filling via the sump opening.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the max mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet the
manufacturer's requirements.
Checking by means of the warning
lights on the instrument panel
is described in chapter 2, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.

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Diesel - Petrol engines

Diesel
1.6 HDi 90 2.0 HDi 120 2.0 HDi 120 PEF 2 .0 HDi 136
Gearbox Manual
Gears 5 6 6
Power (bhp) 90 120 136
Power (DIN) 92 122 138
H1L1 H1L2 H2L2 H1L1 H1L2 H2L2 H 1L1 H1L2 H2L2 H1L1 H1L2
Urban driving [mpg (l/100 km)]
33.6 (8.4) 33.6 (8.4) 32.8 (8.6) 31.0 (9.1) 30.7 (9.2) 30.1 (9.4) 31.0 (9.1) 30.7 (9.2 ) 30.1 (9.4) 21.1 (13.4) 20.8 (13.6)
Inter-urban driving [mpg (l/100 km)] 42.8 (6.6) 42.8 (6.6) 41.5 (6.8) 44.8 (6.3) 44.1 (6.4) 42.8 (6.6) 44.8 (6.3) 44.1 (6.4 ) 42.8 (6.6) 30.7 (9.2) 30.7 (9.2)
Mixed driving [mpg (l/100 km)] 39.2 (7.2) 39.2 (7.2) 37.6 (7.5) 39.2 (7.2) 38.1 (7.4) 37.2 (7.6) 39.2 (7.2) 38.1 (7.4 ) 39.2 (7.6) 738.1 (7.4) 38.1 (7.4)
Emission of CO
2 by weight (g/km) 191 191 198 194 196
200 - - - 196 196
Consumption values correct at time of printing. Th ese consumption values were established in accordan ce with Directive 80/1268/CEE.
They may vary depending on the style of driving, tr affic conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the
vehicle and the use of the accessories.
For further information, consult the SERVICEBOX s ite at the address: http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com
CONSUMPTION
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible with b iofuels which conform to current and future Europea n standards (diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214) which can be distributed at the pumps
(possible incorporation of 0 to 7 % Fatty Acid Meth yl Ester).
The use of any other type of (bio) fuel (vegetable or animal oils, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to the engine and fuel
circuit).