2012 Peugeot Boxer Owner's Manual

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SAFETY


Child safety
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
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rearwards-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 fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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Child safety


INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT

In accordance with the European regulation, 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.


Weight of the child and indicative age



Seat


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
Front passenger seat
( b
)

U


U


U


U

Front passenger bench
seat with centre and
outer seat ( b
)

U


U





U
U





Outer
seats in
rows 2
and 3

U
U



U


U
















Centre
seat in
rows 2
and 3UUUU

a
: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.

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".

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SAFETY


Child safety
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.
Crew cab

Do not install child seats, booster cushions
or carrycots on the rear seats of the cab.

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Towing a trailer


TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...

For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(V5 registration document, ...)
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. Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

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Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
S


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.
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 9) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
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
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted 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.
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 lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
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:
the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.

Rear parking

sensors

:
the system does not
operate while the vehicle is towing.

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Equipment


ROOF BARS

To install the transverse roof bars, use the
fixings provided for this purpose. Refer to the "Dimensions" section
of chapter 9 for further information
regarding the length (L1 to L4) and
the height (H1 to H3) of the vehicle. Never exceed the maximum weight of
the vehicle when loaded (GVW).
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide recommended range and original
parts are offered.

Range of professional equipment
Maximum useful load on the roof bars:
100 kg distributed, regardless of the type of
vehicle.
The roof bars can only be installed on the
H1 and H2 vehicles. 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).
Foot board, loading roller, step.
Towbar, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted
by the PEUGEOT network.
Roof bars for the various heights, additional
roof bar.
Separation partitions, protective floor,
non-slip floor.

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ACCESSORIE
S


Towing a trailer


Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, first aid
kit, high visibility safety jacket, rear parking
sensors, warning triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with aibags,
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. Audio equipment, hands-free system,
speakers, navigation, ... Trims, front mud flaps, rear mud flaps,
wooden floor, deflectors...

Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters
You are advised to contact a representative
of the PEUGEOT marque before installing
accessory radiocommunication transmitters
with external aerial on your vehicle.
The PEUGEOT Network will inform
you of the specifications (frequency
waveband, 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/EC). Screenwash, interior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products, replacement
bulbs, ...
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by Automobiles 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.

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Opening the bonnet



On the inside

This operation must only be carried out with
the vehicle stationary and the driver's door
open.
Pull the release lever on the side of the
dashboard towards you.
On the outside

Push the safety catch lever located above
the grille to the right and raise the bonnet.


To close

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its
travel. Check that the bonnet has latched.
OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet stay

Unclip the stay and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
Before closing the bonnet, put the stay back
in its housing. If the bonnet is not closed
correctly, this warning lamp
comes on on the instrument
panel.