2009 Peugeot Expert VU tow bar

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Parking assistance
SAFETY
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The audible and/or visual rear parking
assistance consists of four proximity
sensors, installed in the rear bumper. The
sensors detect any obstacle which enters
the field: person, vehicle, tree, fence, behind
the vehicle during the manoeuvre.
Certain objects detected at the beginning of
the manoeuvre will no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre due to the
blind spots between and below the sensors.
Examples: stake, roadworks cone or
pavement post.

Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confirms the activation of
the system by engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle. When
the distance between the rear of the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.


Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.


REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate the
system by pressing this button.
The activation or deactivation of
the system is stored when the
vehicle stops.


Operating fault
In the event of an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged the diode on
the button comes on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the
display. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.


Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed or if a bicycle
carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a
towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by
PEUGEOT ).
The parking assistance cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.

Display on the screen
You are advised to deactivate the system if
your vehicle is fitted with a rear ladder or if
you are transporting a load which exceeds
the length of the vehicle.

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Towing a trailer
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature. Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
features" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
you entrust the fitting of this equipment to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment installed at the
rear of the vehicle and in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general instructions
a reminder of which has been given above,
we draw your attention to the risk linked with
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by PEUGEOT.
Fitting such equipment could result in the
failure of your vehicle's electronic system.
Please contact a PEUGEOT dealer for
information before fitting this type of
equipment.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature warning
light comes on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon
as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance. Drive
at a moderate speed, change down early
and brake gradually.

Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased. Drive
smoothly and at a moderate speed.

ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control the
vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while the
vehicle is towing.

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Equipment
ACCESSORIES
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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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Changing a fuse
CHANGING A FUSE
The three fuse boxes are placed:
- in the fascia panel on the right-hand side (behind the storage compartment,
retractable),
- in the passenger compartment (battery compartment),
- under the bonnet.
If fitted on your vehicle, a further fuse
box is added for towing, the towbar and
the connections for the coachbuilder and
platform cab conversions. It is located on the
right behind the load retaining partition.
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the
fault must be found and rectified.
- Use the pliers.
Always replace a faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctions
resulting from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended by
PEUGEOT and not installed in accordance
with its instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.
The descriptions communicated are only
the fuses which can be changed by the
user using the pliers and replacement fuses
located behind the fascia panel storage
compartment on the right-hand side. For any
other operations, visit a PEUGEOT dealer.
Intended for professionals: for
complete fuse and relay information,
consult the "Methods" diagram via the
Network.

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Changing a fuse
TOWING/TOWBAR/COACHBUILDERS/PLATFORM CAB FUSES
The descriptions communicated are an
indication only as this additional box relates
to other information which depends on the
coachbuilder/vehicle modifier for which this
document cannot act as a technical support.
Fuses A (amps) Allocation

1 15 Free

2 15 Ignition relay and optional generator

3 15 Trailer 12 V supply

4 15 Permanent supply for vehicle modifiers

5 10 Hazard warning lights

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Having your vehicle towed
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the bottom part.
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
BEING TOWED
Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle using
professional lifting equipment.
From the rear
- Unclip the cover using a coin or the flat part of the towing eye,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox, the gear lever must be in the
neutral position. Failure to observe this
special condition may result in damage
to certain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.