2011 Peugeot Expert VU Owner's Manual

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Child safety

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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY PEUGEOT

PEUGEOT offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt
:


Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg








L1
"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear-facing position


Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg







L3
"RECARO Start''






L4
"KLIPPAN Optima"
From the age of 6 years
(approximately 22 kg),
the booster is used on its own.







L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fixed on the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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a: Group 0: from birth to 13 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
b: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or "forward facing".

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT

This table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved in accordance with the weight of
the child and the seat in the vehicle.


Seat


Weight of the child and indicative age



Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (a)
and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx

From 15 to 25 kg



(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx

From 22 to 36 kg



(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx


Row 1 (b)
Individual seat

U


U


U


U


Bench, side seat

U


U


U


U


Bench, centre
seat

L1


L2


L2, L3, L4


L2, L3, L4

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
in
relation to the child's body to a minimum
,
even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is in contact with the back of
the vehicle's seat and that the head restraint
does not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached securely
to prevent it from being thrown around the
vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel
in the "forward facing" position on the front
passenger seat, unless the rear seats are
already occupied by other children, cannot
be used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a
"rear facing" child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,

- the keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds to the rear windows.


Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
PEUGEOT recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fitted with a
seat belt guide at shoulder level.

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Towing a trailer
For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(V5 registration document, ...) or to the
"Weights" section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...


Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

Driving advice

A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

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Towing a trailer

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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 markings"
section of chapter 8) and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressures.
Towbar

We recommend the use of genuine
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 associated
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
obtain information from the Manufacturer
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 air conditioning is automatically
cut off to save engine power.
If the coolant temperature warning
lamp 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 sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.

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Equipment

OTHER ACCESSORIES


For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, competence and
equipment required, which a PEUGEOT
dealer is able to provide.


ROOF BARS

Maximum load: 100 kilograms.


ROOF RACK

To install the transverse roof bars, use the
fixings provided for this purpose.
Maximum load: 170 kilograms.


INTERIOR RACK

This rack allows you to carry long items of low weight (electrical conduits, pipes, etc...). Accessory not available on
the H2 version.
Accessory not available on the
H2 version.

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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.
Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, ...

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). Screenwash, replacement fuses, wiper
blades, interior and exterior cleaning and
maintenance products, replacement bulbs, ... To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fi xings are
positioned correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.
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 fi tting 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 dealer for
information before fi tting such equipment.

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. Sill plate,
loading roller, sill.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar which
must be fitted by the network.
Roof bars for the various heights, roof bars,
ladder.
Separation partitions and grilles, smooth,
non-slip wooden protective floor.
Protective grilles, multimedia.

Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, first aid
kit, high visibility safety jacket, rear parking
assistance, warning triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with airbags,
bench, rubber mats, carpet mats, snow
chains.

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Opening the bonnet


OPENING THE BONNET


From inside:


- lift the cover located at the foot of the
front left seat.

- pull the control upwards.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its
travel. Check that the bonnet is properly locked.
From outside:
partially open the bonnet,
lift the catch and raise the bonnet.

Bonnet strut

Secure the strut in one of the two notches,
according to the height required, to hold the
bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut
in its housing.
"Bonnet open" warning
This warning is linked to the alarm option
only.
With the engine running or the
vehicle moving, a warning light
and a diagram on the display,
accompanied by an audible
signal, warn you that the bonnet
is not properly closed.