2012 Peugeot Expert VU towing

CONTENT
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Contents
39. TECHNOLOGY on BOARD 5. ACCESSORIES
102-105
6. CHECKS 106-116
7. QUICK HELP 117-139


The "Technology on board"
section presents the new radio/
navigation systems.
Towing a trailer 102Other accessories 104Professional range 105
Opening the bonnet 106Diesel engines 107Petrol engine 108Levels 109Checks 111Fuel 114Circuit disarmed 115Diesel priming pump 115
Battery 117Puncture repair kit 119Changing a wheel 121Removable snow screen 125Changing a bulb 126a fuse 131a windscreen wiper blade 136
Towing the vehicle 137
8. TECHNICAL DATA 140-148
Dimensions 140Weights 146Engines 147Identification features 148
10. VISUALSEARCH 149-154
Emergency or assistance 9.1Peugeot Connect Medianavigation (RT5) 9.5Peugeot Connect Navigation(RNEG) 9.51Peugeot Connect Sound(RD5) 9.85


PC: Peugeot Connect is
the name given to all of the
new equipment of the radio/
navigation range.
The "Location" section assists
you in finding the controls and
functions and their associated
page numbers on the schematic
outlines of the vehicle
(visual index).
Exterior 149Instruments and controls 150Interior 152Technical data -Maintenance 153Model code 154

6
7
6
6


Exterior

8

107
Diesel engines
Petrol engine
108
137

Towing eye

Opening the bonnet
Lift the cover located at the foot of the left-
hand seat and pull the release lever upwards.
At the front, unclip the cover by pressing it
at the bottom.
At the rear, unclip the cover using a coin or
the flat part of the towing eye. 106 Partially open the bonnet, lift the safety
catch and raise the bonnet. Secure the stay in one of the two notches,
according to the height required, to hold the
bonnet open.
Take care when carrying out work under the bonnet.
Refer to "Levels" in section 6 for instructions on the use of fluids.

5
333


Interior

16


Location for stowing rail
Stowing rings
Interior rack
104

Vertical partition
77
76
76
You are advised to immobilise the load by
securing it firmly using the lashing rings on
the floor.

LOAD SPACE

102


Towing a trailer

For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(registration document, ...) or to the
"Weights" section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...


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.
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.

Driving advice

A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

10
3


Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
S
5

You should therefore 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 8) and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressures.
Towbar

We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
you entrust the fitting of this equipment 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.
In accordance with the general instructions
a reminder of which has been given above,
we draw your attention to the risk associated
with fitting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by PEUGEOT. Fitting
such equipment could result in the failure
of your vehicle's electronic system. Please
obtain information from the Manufacturer
before fitting this type of equipment.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.

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 air conditioning is automatically
cut off to save engine power.
If the coolant temperature warning
lamp comes on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon
as possible.
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/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control the
vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.

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7


Under the bonnet

CHECK
S
6

DIESEL ENGINES


8 -
Power steering reservoir.

9 -
Removable towing eye.

10 -
Priming pump ( a
: 1.6 litre HDi;
b
: 2 litre HDi).

11 -
Engine oil filling funnel (2 litre HDi).
7.1 -
Engine oil filler cap.
If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tube,
proceed as follows:

A -
Remove the oil filler cap.

B -
Remove the filler tube from its location.

C -
Place the filler tube in the filler opening
as shown on the illustration.

D -
Turn it a 1/4 of a turn to the left to lock it
then top up the oil.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order without
forgetting to retighten the cap A
correctly.

UNDER THE BONNET


1 -
Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2 -
Fusebox.

3 -
Coolant header tank.

4 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5 -
Air filter.

6 -
Engine oil dipstick.

7 -
Engine oil filler cap.

108


Under the bonnet


PETROL ENGINE


4.
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5.
Air filter.

6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil filler cap.

8.
Power steering reservoir.

9.
Removable towing eye.

1.
Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2.
Fusebox.

3.
Coolant header tank.

12
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Changing a wheel

QUICK HEL
P
7

CHANGING A WHEEL

If your vehicle is equipped with a spare
wheel located underneath the vehicle, follow
these instructions.

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE



- You must ensure that the occupants
get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe
location.

- If possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.

- Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first or reverse gear.

- If available, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be
changed.
On certain types of ground and/or if heavy
loads are being transported, the vehicle
must be raised in order to disengage
the spare wheel from the carrier. Call a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If your vehicle is fitted with suspension
with pneumatic height correction,
please deactivate the system. Refer to the
"Rear suspension" section of chapter 3.


2. TOOLS



- If fitted on your vehicle, open the
plastic flap located at the rear left of the
vehicle.

- Unscrew the nut then take out the jack
and the wheelbrace.


1.
Wheelbrace.

2.
Jack.

3.
Towing eye.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.