2009 Peugeot Expert VU suspension

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Hinged rear doors
This control permits opening to
approximately 180°.
Parking assistance
Rear suspension
Two functions:
- Automatic correction
- Manual correction

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Changing a wheel

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In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.

ABS
ESP
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Instruments and controls
READY TO SET OFF
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Power steering lit. system malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Opening
detection lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
access not closed correctly.
Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors
and
the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted wi th an
alarm).

Rear
suspension
with pneumatic
compensation flashing.
abnormal difference between
the detected sill height and the
optimum sill height. In automatic correction mode: drive slowly
(approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning l
ight
is switched off.
In manual correction mode: return the sill which is still at
the upper or lower limit to an optimum height. Chap ter 3,
"Rear suspension" section.
lit on starting or
while driving. failure of the pneumatic
compensation.
You must stop. Call a PEUGEOT dealer.

ABS remaining on. failure of the anti-lock braking
system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a
PEUGEOT dealer.

ESP flashing.
triggering of regulation by the
ESP. The system optimises drive and permits improvement

of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapte r 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. system malfunction. E.g.:
under-inflation of the tyres. E.g. Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
remaining on
with the diode
on the button
(on the fascia)
lit. deactivation of the system at
the request of the driver.
Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph (50 km/h) o
r
after pressing the button (on the fascia).

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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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Rear suspension
ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
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2 - Manual correction of the height of the rear sill First use
To initialise the function, press the control
for approximately 2 seconds.
Return to the optimum sill height
Press the control up or down twice in
succession, the opposite of the position of
the load sill.
Carry out these operations with the vehicle
still stationary and:
- with the front and side doors closed,
- with the handbrake applied,
- do not leave your foot on the brake
pedal.
If your vehicle is fitted with this adjustment,
the control is located on the right-hand side
at the rear of the vehicle.
This manual adjustment permits "lowering"
or "raising" of the height of the sill of the rear
platform to facilitate operations in a parking
area.
This adjustment of the height of the sill is
restricted by a lower limit and an upper limit. Lower: downwards adjustment
of the platform sill
Press the control downwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically.
Raise: upwards adjustment of
the platform sill
Press the control upwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically. Operating faults
If the load sill is not adjusted when the
control is pressed, "3 bleeps" indicate a
malfunction for the following reasons:
- foot on the brake pedal with the key in
the ignition,
- excessive use of the manual correction,
- low battery charge,
- failure of the system.
If the audible signal persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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Rear suspension
Deactivation of the manual correction Good practice
When stationary and with the ignition key
removed, excessive use of the system
consumes battery charge. Parking for a long duration
Avoid parking for a long duration on ground
which could present a potential obstacle as
your vehicle could lower.
Following a long period out of use, the
height of the platform may change due to the
automatic compensation on unlocking or on
opening one of your vehicle's doors.
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 manual correction
According to the configurations, a bleep may
be heard during these operations.
You must deactivate the manual
correction in the following
situations:
- when working underneath the vehicle,
- when changing a wheel,
- when the vehicle is being transported by lorry, train, ferry, boat, ... Warning light
Driving with the height of the rear platform:
- too low, risks damaging the technical
components underneath the vehicle,
- too high, risks unstable driving.
With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control.
Return to manual correction is
confirmed by the diode which is switched off. Refer to the "Instruments and controls"
section of chapter 2.
If you start and the warning light flashes,
to switch it off:
- correct the position of the manual
control which is still at the lower or
upper limit,
- or drive slowly at above 6 mph (10 km/h), until the compensation
returns to automatic mode.

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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- It is imperative that you 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 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 "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. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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Dimensions
TECHNICAL DATA
8 * Value for rear suspension.
L1 L2
H1 H1 H2
L Overall length 4 805 to 4 813 5 135 to 5 143
H Overall height 1 894 * /1 942 2 204 * /2 276
A Wheelbase 3 000 3 122
B Front overhang 975
C Rear overhang 830 to 838 1 038 to 1 046
D Overall width:
on panel
1 870
with mouldings 1 895
with mirrors folded 1 986
with mirrors unfolded 2 194
E Width of front tracks 1 562 to 1 570
F Width of rear tracks 1 596 to 1 604
I Length of interior floor 2 254 2 584
J Maximum interior height under roof 1 449 1 750
K Maximum interior width 1 600
M Interior width between wheel arches 1 245
Turning circle pitch diameter between kerbs (m) 1 2.18 12.59
Maximum loads (kg)
Payload 1 000 to 1 200
On roof 170
m 3
5 6 7 DIMENSIONS (MM)
The vehicle is available in 2 lengths (L1, L2) and 2 heights
(H1, H2), refer to the tables: