2012 Peugeot Expert Tepee Owner's Manual

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Pressing this button, with the engine
running, activates the rapid demisting -
defrosting of the rear screen and/or electric
mirrors.
This function switches off:


- when the button is pressed,

- when the engine is switched off,

- automatically to prevent excessive
energy consumption.



Demisting the rear screen and/or mirrors



Automatic air conditioning: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may not
be sufficient to quickly demist or defrost the
windows (humidity, several passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility programme.
The visibility programme indicator lamp
comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air
flow, the defrosting of the rear screen
and provides optimum distribution of the
ventilation to the windscreen and side
windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation.

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REAR VENTILATION

If your vehicle is fitted with an additional air
conditioning unit, located in the rear of the
vehicle. The distribution duct located in the
roof and the 6 individual vents provide a
perfect air distribution.
The warm air diffused at the floor, from the
front heating and air conditioning unit, is
distributed at the feet of the rear passengers
of the 2nd row.
A warm air diffusion vent, located on the
specific unit, completes the installation for
the feet of the rear passengers of the 3rd
row.

Temperature adjustment

Control positioned:


- on the blue, produces cool air,

- on the red, produces heating.


Activation/Deactivation
Air flow

The fan speed for the air via the
vents, varies from 1 to the fastest 4.
To obtain the desired comfort
level, remember to adjust this
control.
To stop the fan, place the control in
position 0. This button, located on the
overhead storage unit, enables
you to activate or deactivate the
operation of the rear controls
from the driver's seat or the front passenger
seat.
The first press activates (green LED on).
A second press deactivates (LED off).

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ADDITIONAL HEATING
Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be
fitted with a heater. When the engine is at
idle or the vehicle is stationary, it is normal
to notice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a slight emission of smoke and odour.



Rear ventilation


Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and separate system
which heats the Diesel engine cooling
system to make starting easier.
It improves the demisting and defrosting
performance.

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Have the heater checked at least
once a year at the beginning of winter.
Maintenance and repairs should only be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop. Use recommended
replacement parts only.


Good practice

To avoid any risk of poisoning or
asphyxiation, the heater must not be used,
even for short periods, in an enclosed space
such as a garage or workshop which is not
fitted with an exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on an inflammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper…),
there is a risk of fire.
The temperature near the heater must not
exceed 120 °C. A temperature higher than
this (for example in the case of painting in
an oven) could damage the components of
the electronic circuits.
The heater is supplied by the vehicle's fuel
tank. Ensure that the low fuel warning lamp
is not on.

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Improved comfort


IMPROVED COMFORT

By means of digital simulation tools,
the acoustic pressure in the whole of the
passenger compartment has been optimised
specifically to offer good communication with
the rear passengers while driving.


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 Tepee is treated
by cataphoresis, ensuring perfect protection
against corrosion. The anticorrosion
warranty has a duration of 12 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.
3 - Driver’s seat height adjustment
Depending on the version and configuration
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
angle.

1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift the bar and slide the seat forwards
or backwards. Depending on the models, the following
adjustments are available:

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- an active adjustment: operate 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 adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never 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. To remove it, set it in the high position, press
the tabs and pull upwards and forwards at
the same time.
To re-install, engage the head restraint rods
in the holes, making sure they are aligned
with the seat back.
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.


Press the corresponding control,
located on the overhead storage
unit.
The temperature is controlled
automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.

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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 adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.


Seat back pockets

If your vehicle is fitted with these, they are
located on the backs of the front seats.