2013 Peugeot Expert VU light

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Gearboxes and steering wheel

READY TO SET OFF
2


Changing into 5 th
or 6 th
gear

Move the gear lever fully to the right to
engage 5 th or 6 th
gear. To change gear easily, always depress the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on
the gear knob as the force exerted, even if
slight, may wear the internal components of
the gearbox over time.


GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL


5-speed gearbox
6-speed gearbox


Engaging reverse gear

In the 6-speed configuration, raise the collar
under the gear knob to engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.

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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
3


Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk full
y towards you.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
if
your vehicle is fi tted with a
sunshine sensor. Li
ghting off
Dipped beam
(green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing indicators)
STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2.
Sidelamps

Lighting-on audible warning
When the ignition is switched o
ff, when the
driver's door is o
pened, there is an audible
warnin
g if you have left the vehicle's lighting on.
Left: downwards passing
the point o
f resistance.
Right: upwards passing
the point o
f resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lamps
Selection is by turning ring A.

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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
3


Automatic illumination of headlamps

Activation
Turn the ring to the
AUTOposition. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message in the screen.
If the sunshine sensor does not function
correctly, the lighting comes on accompanied
by the service warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.


HEADLAMP BEAM

Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam settin
g must be adjusted.
0 -
N
o load.
1 -
P
artial load.
2 -
Avera
ge load.
3 -
Maximum authorised load.
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor
located on the windscreen, behind
th
e mirror. It is used for the automatic
illumination of headlamps and for the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. The sidelam
ps and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automaticall
y if the light
is poor, or durin
g operation
of the windscreen wipers. The
y switch off as
soon as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wi
pers stop.
This
function is not compatible with the
da
ytime running lamps.
Deactivation
Turn the ring
forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accom
panied
by a message in the screen.
The function is deactivated temporaril
y when
you use the manual lighting control stalk.
Initial settin
g is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lighting will not
come on automatically. If necessary, you
must switch on the dipped beam headlamps
manually.


Travelling abroad
I
f using your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road,
t
he headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
worksho
p.

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Practical information

Ashtray Storage tray and bottle holder (1.5 L)
Any liquid carried in an open receptacle
(cup or other) may be spilt, with the risk
of dama
ge to switches and controls at the
driving position and centre console. "Take
care".


Ticket storage
According to the configuration of the vehicle.


12 volt socket

The maximum power of the socket, which is
of the ci
garette lighter type, is 120 W.

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Rear suspension


Metal suspension
This equipment adopts long movement limiters
which make it possible to
guarantee stable
behaviour both when loaded and when empt
y.
No action on your part is required except to
ensure that maintenance is carried out and that
the authorised loads are com
plied with.irrespective o
f the weight of the load, within
the limit of the authorised values.
On board,
the increasin
g or lightening of the load on
the vehicle's plat
form is detected by two
hei
ght sensors. When all of the doors are
closed, the sensors trigger the automatic
hei
ght correction and determine the optimum
hei
ght of the sill for the vehicle's driving
conditions.
Deactivation of automatic height correction
The control which permits deactivation o
f
automatic re
gulation is located on the right-
hand side, at the rear of the vehicle.
REAR SUSPENSION
You must deactivate automatic height
correction manually in the following
situations:


- when working underneath the vehicle,

- when changing a wheel,

- when the vehicle is being transported by
lorry, train, ferry, boat, ...
Two t
ypes of suspension are available.

Rear suspension with pneumatic height correction

If fitted on your vehicle, this type of
suspension regulates the variations in the
height of the rear platform of your vehicle

1.
Automatic height
correction

2.
Manual height
correction


1 - Automatic correction of the
height of the rear sill
The pneumatic suspension automatically
re
gulates the variations in the height of the
rear plat
form of your vehicle.
A red warning light on your
instrument panel
fl ashes if the
height is not at its optimum level
and requires correction, drive slowl
y
until this warning lamp goes off.
The automatic hei
ght correction is
temporar
ily inactive:


- if a door / the tailgate is open,

- when braking or when stopped at a red
traffic signal (brake pedal pressed).
With the vehicle stationary:


- press and hold,

- release the control.

Return to automatic correction

With the vehicle stationary:


- press and hold,

- release the control.

According to the configurations, a beep may
be heard durin
g these operations.

Two functions Deactivation is con
firmed by the LED which
is on. It remains on for approximatel
y
30 seconds.
Return to automatic hei
ght correction is
confirmed by the LED which goes off.

ABS
ABS
Driving safely
HORN

Press the centre of the steering wheel.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS - EBFD)

The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force
distribution) systems improve the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or slippery
surfaces.
The ABS prevents locking of the wheels,
the EBFD provides control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.

Good practice

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking
distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)
the ABS may increase the braking distance.
When braking in an emergency, do not
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly,
without releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by
slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are recommended by
PEUGEOT. If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the brake and STOP
warning lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution which
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, press the pedal firmly without
releasing it.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is activated.
This alters the resistance of the brake pedal
under your foot. If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the
ABS which could result in a loss of control of
the vehicle on braking. To prolong the operation of the emergency
braking assistance system: keep your foot
on the brake pedal.

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Seat belts

Height adjustment

Squeeze the control with the return and slide
the assembly on the driver's seat side and
on the individual passenger seat side.
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench,
the height of the seat belt associated with
the centre seat cannot be adjusted.


Unfastening

Press the red button.

SEAT BELTS


Good practice

The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
strapped in securely before moving off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
which automatically adjusts the length of the
strap to your size.
Do not use accessories (clothes pegs, clips,
safety pins, etc.) which allow the seat belt
straps to fit loosely.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly after use.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt has
reeled in correctly and that the buckle is
ready to accommodate the tongue.
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of any impact, the pretensioning device may
be deployed before and independently of
inflation of the airbags. It instantly tightens
the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of

Fastening

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the
buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Driver's seat belt not fastened warning
lamp

Passenger seat belt not fastened warning
lamp When the vehicle is started, this
warning lamp comes on if the
driver has not fastened their seat
belt.
If your vehicle is fitted with a front
passenger seat, when the vehicle
is started, this warning lamp
comes on if the passenger has not
fastened their seat belt.

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Airbags

SAFETY
4

The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts suffered in the impact
detection zones:


- in the event of a serious impact, the
airbags infl ate instantly and contribute
towards better protecting the occupants of
the vehicle. Immediately after the impact,
the airbags defl ate rapidly, so that they do
not hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle.
- in the event of a minor or rear impact
and in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat
belt alone is sufficient to contribute
towards your protection in these
situations.
The seriousness of the collision depends on
the nature of the obstacle and the speed of
the vehicle at the moment of impact. It is imperative that the passenger's
airbag is deactivated if a child seat
is installed facing rearwards. Refer to the
"Children on board" section of chapter 4.
Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.

AIRBAGS

This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
operate.
The deployment of an airbag or airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge of smoke
and a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the
system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.