2012 Peugeot Expert VU Owner's Manual

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Demisting the rear screen and/or mirrors

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


- when the button is pressed,

- when the engine is switched off,

- automatically to prevent excessive
energy consumption.


Automatic air conditioning: visibility
programme
The com
fort programme (AUTO) may not
be sufficient to quickl
y demist or defrost the
windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility programme.
The visibilit
y programme indicator lamp
comes on.
It activates the air conditionin
g, the air
flow, the defrostin
g of the rear screen
and provides optimum distribution of the
v
entilation to the windscreen and side
w
indows.
It
deactivates the air recirculation.

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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…),
th
ere 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
th
e electronic circuits.
The heater is supplied b
y the vehicle's fuel
tank. Ensure that the low fuel warnin
g lamp
i
s not on.
ADDITIONAL HEATING


Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and separate s
ystem
which heats the Diesel en
gine hot coolant
loop to make starting easier.
It improves the demistin
g and defrosting
performance.
Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be
fitted with a heater. When the engine is at
idle or the vehicle is stationar
y, it is normal
to not
ice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a sli
ght emission of smoke and odour.

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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.

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Improved comfort


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
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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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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 to 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.