2011 Peugeot Expert VU Owner's Manual

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Improved comfort
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IMPROVED COMFORT
Protection of the driving position
The Expert is fitted with a ladder type
separation with load retainer at the base, so
protectin
g the front occupants against the
ri
sks of load movement.
As an option, panel or glazed separation
partitions permit separation of the load
space from the cab for increased protection
and im
proved acoustic and temperature-
related comfort.


Treatment of the bodywork leading
to acoustic comfort
The underseal under the body, on the body
sills and on the wheel arches considerably
reduces noise and protects the body from
external attack. The Expert is treated by
cataphoresis, ensuring perfect protection
a
gainst corrosion. The anticorrosion
warrant
y has a duration of 6 years.

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Seats
FRONT SEATS

Depending on the version and configuration
of
your vehicle, different front seats are
fitted, either:


- a driver's seat and a passenger seat,

- an individual driver's seat and a
two-seat passenger bench.
Dependin
g on the models, the following
adjustments are available:
3 - Driver's seat height adjustment
Depending on the version and con
figuration
of
your vehicle, you have either:


- a passive adjustment: pull the handle
upwards then take your weight off the
seat to raise, or push on the seat to
lower,
2 - Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the lever upwards and set the required
an
gle.

1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift th
e bar and slide the seat forwards or
backwards.

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- an active adjustment: manoeuvre the
handle upwards or downwards until the
desired position is reached.


Head restraint height adjustment
To raise or lower the restraint,
pull it
forwards, then slide it. The ad
justment is correct when the upper
ed
ge of the head restraint is level with the
top o
f the head.
To remove it, set it in the high position, press
the tabs and pull upwards and
forwards at
th
e same time.
To re-install, en
gage the head restraint rods
in the holes, makin
g sure they are aligned
w
ith the seat back.
N
ever drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.

Front heated seat controls


Adjustable armrest
To place the armrest in its rest position:


- raise it until it is in the centreline of the
seat back.

4 - Driver's seat lumbar adjustment

Move the lever up or down to obtain the
required position.
Press the correspondin
g control,
located on the overhead storage
unit.

The temperature is controlled
automatically.

Pressing a second time stops operation. To place the armrest in a position for use:


- fold it down fully,

- raise it slowly to the required position,

- if you pass the required position, raise it
fully then repeat the operations above.

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Seats
2-SEAT FRONT BENCH

If your vehicle is fitted with this bench seat,
it is fixed and has a
3rd seat belt.
Head restraint

Press the tab to adjust the height of the
head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, press the tabs
and raise the head restraint.
The ad
justment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top o
f the head.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
ad
justed correctly.

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Writing table

If fitted in your vehicle, the back of the
centre seat of the bench (Row 1) folds to
form a writin
g table with two cup holder
recesses.
Pull the handle located at the top o
f the seat
back cushion.

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Practical information
CAB FITTINGS

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
various fittin
gs below enhance your cab.
Glove box
This is fitted with a lock, you can lock it
us
ing the key.
It
contains three sockets for the connection
o
f 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
PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Sun visor

To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the sun
vi
sor 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)

Any liquid carried in an open receptacle
(cup or other) may be spilt, with the risk
o
f damage to switches and controls at
the drivin
g position and centre console.
"Take care".


Ticket storage
According to the configuration of the vehicle.


12 volt socket

The maximum power of the socket, which is
of the ci
garette lighter type, is 120 W.

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Overhead storage unit
This is located above the sun visors and
has two compartments for storing a jumper,
a file, ...
Be aware that storin
g a hard object in direct
contact with the compartment may result in
noise. Tip: the central cavit
y of the overhead
storage unit, located in the extension of the
vehicle's roof between the rear space and
the cab, permits the transportation o
f long
objects. Take care to support and wedge
them securel
y.
The tunnel ma
y be added to by an internal
rack, offered as an accessor
y.
For raised vehicles, a shelf located above
t
he overhead storage unit permits the
storing of small objects and materials
(straps, cloths, gloves, helmets, etc...).