2012 Peugeot Expert VU weight

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Having your vehicle towed



General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...

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Dimensions

TECHNI
CAL DAT
A
8



PLATFORM CAB (mm)


L2

L Overall length

5 016

A Wheelbase

3 122

B Front overhang

975

C Rear overhang

920
Max rear body overhang
1 420

D Overall width (excluding mirrors)
1 895

E Width of front track

1 574

F Width of rear track

1 574

- Gross vehicle weight

-

- Max weight at the front
1 400

- Max weight at the rear
1 700

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Weights

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (KG)

For further information, refer to your registration certificate.
In each country, it is imperative that the towed loads permitted by local legislation are complied with. To find out your vehicle's towing
capabilities and its gross train weight, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Load transfer

If the towing vehicle has not reached the GVW, it is possible to transfer this weight to the trailer.
In all cases, do not exceed the weight of the trailer and the GTW, indicated on your registration certificate.
Observe the towing capacities of your vehicle.

The weight of a braked trailer with load transfer can be increased on condition that the equivalent weight is removed from the vehicle and
the GTW is not exceeded.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine. If the ambient temperature is
above 37 °C, limit the towed load to 700 kg, without any transfer of load.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).

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Identification markings


IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS


A. Manufacturer's label.

1 - VF Type serial number.
2 - Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3 - Gross train weight (GTW).
4.1 - Maximum weight on front axle.
4.2 - Maximum weight on rear axle.


B. Model serial number.

Use the flat end piece of the towing eye to
open the flap.


C.Tyres and paint colour code.

The label C
, on the front door gives:


- the wheel and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyres approved by the
manufacturer,

- the tyre pressures (the tyre pressures
must be checked when the tyres are
cold, at least once a month),

- the paint colour code.

Technical data - Maintenance

VISUAL SEARC
H
10

TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Identifi cation markings, serial number,
paint code, tyres 148
Engine fuses 131, 134
Windscreen / headlamp wash, levels 110
Bulbs, lighting,
changing bulbs 126-130
Opening the bonnet, stay 106 Warning lamps 29-34
Changing a wiper blade 136
Under the bonnet


- Diesel 107

- petrol 108
Fuel cut-off,
Diesel priming 115-116
Engine technical data 147
Van dimensions 140-143
Platform cab dimensions 144-145
Weights 146
Model code 154 Checks 111-112


- battery,

- gearbox,

- carbon/passenger compartment fi lter,

- oil fi lter,

- particle emission fi lter,

- parking brake,

- brake pads,

- brake drums, discs.
Emissions controls (EOBD) 36 Water bleeding, Diesel fi lter 112 Levels 109-110


- Diesel additive,

- dipstick,

- power steering fl uid,

- brake fl uid,

- coolant,

- screenwash and headlamp wash fl uid.
Towing, lifting 137-138
Towed loads 146