2021 PEUGEOT EXPERT ESP

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(the right-hand door is not detected). For more
information on the List of warning lamps and,
in particular, the door open warning, refer to the
corresponding section.
Opening to approximately
180°


If fitted to your vehicle, a check strap system
allows the doors to be opened from about 90° to
about 180°.
► Pull the yellow control when the door is open.
The check strap will engage again automatically
on closing.
When parked with the rear doors open to
90°, the doors will cover the rear lamps.
In order to warn other road users travelling in
the same direction (who may not be aware
that the vehicle is stationary) of the vehicle's
position, use a warning triangle or other
Malfunction
An audible signal repeated three times while
using the function indicates a fault with the
system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
If the "Hands-free tailgate access
self-locking" option is selected in the
vehicle menu and after closing the door,
check that the vehicle is properly locked.
Locking will not take place:
–

if the ignition is on,
–


if one of the doors or the tailgate is open,
–


if a "Keyless Entry and Starting" remote
control is inside the vehicle.
If a number of gestures with your foot have
no effect, wait a few seconds before starting
again.
The system is automatically deactivated in
heavy rain or with accumulations of snow

.
If it does not work, make sure that the
remote control is not exposed to a source of
electromagnetic interference (smartphone,
etc.).
Operation may be affected if using a
prosthetic leg.
This system may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
The side door may open or close without warning if:
–

Y

our vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
– A trailer is coupled or decoupled.
– A bicycle carrier is installed or removed.
–

Bicycles are loaded on to or unloaded from
the bicycle carrier

.
–

Something is deposited or lifted behind the
vehicle.
–


An animal approaches the bumper
,
–

The vehicle is washed.
–


The vehicle is being serviced.
–


A
wheel is changed.
To avoid any sudden operation, keep the key
away from the detection zone (also from the
boot’s interior sides) or deactivate the function
in the vehicle configuration menu.
Ensure that no person or object might
prevent the correct opening or closing of
the doors.
Be aware of children when operating the
doors.
Side-hinged rear doors

► After first opening the left-hand door , pull the
lever A towards you to open the right-hand door.
Closing
► First close the right-hand door , then the left-
hand door.
If the left-hand door is closed first, a
buffer stop located on the edge of the
right-hand door prevents it closing.
If the left-hand side-hinged door is not properly
closed, the "door open " warning lamp
lights up

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Access
2(the right-hand door is not detected). For more
information on the List of warning lamps and,
in particular, the door open warning, refer to the
corresponding section.
Opening to approximately
180°


If fitted to your vehicle, a check strap system
allows the doors to be opened from about 90° to
about 180°.
►

Pull the yellow control when the door is open.
The check strap will engage again automatically
on closing.
When parked with the rear doors open to
90°, the doors will cover the rear lamps.
In order to warn other road users travelling in
the same direction (who may not be aware
that the vehicle is stationary) of the vehicle's
position, use a warning triangle or other
device required by legislation and regulations
in your country.
Tailgate
Opening

► After unlocking the vehicle, pull the handle,
then raise the tailgate.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle, then lock it.
If the tailgate is not properly closed, the " door
open
" warning lamp comes on. For more
information on the list of warning and indicator
lamps, and in particular the door open warning,
refer to the corresponding section.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Tailgate rear screen
The opening rear screen allows you to access
the rear of the vehicle directly, without having to
open the tailgate.
Opening

After unlocking the vehicle, press this control and
lift the rear screen to open it.
Closing
Close the rear screen by pressing the centre of
the glass until it is fully closed.
If the tailgate rear screen is not properly closed,
the "door open " warning lamp comes on. For
more information on the list of warning and

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Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
► Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is
not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30
seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered ten times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked, rapid flashing of
the indicator lamp in the button indicates that the
alarm was triggered during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
indicator lamps and in particular the door open
warning, refer to the corresponding section.
The tailgate and rear screen cannot both be open at the same time, to avoid
damaging them.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system only checks for any
variation in volume in the cab.
The alarm is triggered if
someone
breaks a window
or enters the vehicle’s cab;
however it is not triggered if
someone enters the loading
area .
The system checks for any
variation in volume in the
passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone
breaks a window, enters the
passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service
of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If your vehicle is fitted with Additional
Heating / Ventilation, volumetric
monitoring is not compatible with this system.
For more information on Additional Heating
/ Ventilation , refer to the corresponding
section.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric
monitoring after 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, tailgate/side-hinged
doors or bonnet) is not properly closed,
the vehicle is not locked, but the exterior
perimeter monitoring will be activated after 45
seconds, at the same time as the interior
volumetric monitoring.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–
the height of the head restraint,
–


the seat backrest angle,
–


the seat cushion height,
–


the longitudinal position of the seat,
–


the height and reach of the steering wheel,
–


the rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check the instrument panel can be
viewed correctly from your driving position.
Manually-adjusted front
seats
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Forwards-backwards

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the bar to lock the seat in position on
one of the notches.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or
push it downwards to lower the seat, until the
position required is obtained.
Backrest angle

► Depending on equipment, turn the knob
or pull the control all the way up and tilt the
backrest forwards or backwards to adjust it.
Lumbar

► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.
Table position of the driver's
and/or the front passenger
seat backrest


On the front passenger side, this position allows
long objects to be carried.

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Ease of use and comfort
Head restraint height
adjustment


If fitted to your vehicle.
► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
► To remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
► To put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
► To lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
On the driver's side, this position allows rear
passengers to be helped out of the vehicle (by
the emergency services).
Check that there is no object that could
interfere with the movement of a seat,
both above and below.
►

Place the head restraint in the low position,
and if fitted to your vehicle, raise the armrest and
fold the table fitted to the back of the seat.
We recommend deactivating the front
passenger airbag.


► Pull the control fully up and tip the backrest
forward.
T
o return to the normal position, pull the control
up to release the backrest, then pull the backrest
up to its raised position.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn
into projectiles.
Electric front seat
To avoid discharging the battery, carry out these adjustments with the engine
running.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Longitudinal

► Push the control forwards or rearwards to
slide the seat.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Seat cushion height

► Tilt the control upwards or downwards to
obtain the desired height.
Backrest angle

► Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the backrest.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Head restraint height
adjustment


If fitted to your vehicle.
► T o raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►

T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►

T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
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 fitted and correctly adjusted.
2-seat front bench seat
If fitted in the vehicle, this is fixed and has a seat
belt built into the backrest for the seat next to the
driver’s seat.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Under-seat storage

If the vehicle is so equipped, a storage space is
provided under the seat.
►

Pull the strap towards you to tip the seat
cushion.
Armrest

The armrest has notches.
► Pull the armrest fully up
►

Lower it fully down.
►


Raise the armrest to the desired position.
Heated seats and bench
seat

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3Adjustment of intensity

Press this button to adjust the intensity of
the massage.
Two levels of massage are available.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , lower the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach.
►


Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.


► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the mirrors can be
folded electrically, when the vehicle is parked.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control
or key. Unless folding was selected with control
A, pull the control in the central position towards
the rear again.
Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking
the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.

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Ease of use and comfort
Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing
downwards.
► Insert the hinges into their housing then press
down fully (to avoid vibrations).
► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then
with the other hand turn the control at the top of
the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left
or right.
Heated mirrors



► Press this button.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
► Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Moduwork

The cushion of the bench seat's outer seat can
be folded up against the backrest to create a
loading area inside the cab.
A removable flap on the partition can be
removed to allow long objects to be loaded.


Once the removable flap has been
removed, you can load long objects
under the outer seat.
Removable flap (type 1)
Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the
control at the top of the flap with the other hand
to release it.
►

Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.
►


Stow
it behind the driver’s seat, clipping it into
the attachment lugs.
►

T
urn the control at the top of the flap to
secure it.