2023 PEUGEOT EXPERT remove seats

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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before a long journey
.
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at each change of season.
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after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.

engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres). CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
3Check that there is no object that could
interfere with the movement of a seat,
both above and below.
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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.


► 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.
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.
Head 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
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► To 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.
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Pull the strap towards you to tip the seat
cushion.
Armrest

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

Lower it fully down.
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Raise the armrest to the desired position.
Heated driver's seat

If fitted to your vehicle.
► With the engine running and when the
outside temperature is below 20
°C, use the
adjustment knob to switch on and select the level
of heating required from

0
(off) to 3 (high).
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g.
illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
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Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
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Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
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Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
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Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the
vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and
the partition flap removed.
Never use the net for any other purposes.
Regularly check the condition of the anti-
slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear
appear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the
specifications required by PEUGEOT for the
vehicle.
Always fit the removable flap back into place
when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion
of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting
writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with
the vehicle stationary).
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Pull the handle located at the top of the
backrest cushion.


Never use the table while the vehicle is
being driven.
In the event of sudden braking or impact, any
objects on the table might become dangerous
projectiles that could cause injury.
Central seat cushion
storage


Precautions for the seats
and bench seats
Do not remove a head restraint without storing it
and securing it to a support.
Ensure that the passengers can always access
the seat belts and fasten them easily.
A passenger must not take their seat without
adjusting the seat's head restraint correctly and
adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
Ensure that no object or passenger feet
could obstruct the anchorage points or
prevent the correct latching of the assembly.
If removing and storing seats and bench
seats out of the vehicle, ensure that they
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Under seat cushion storage
wells


If the vehicle is so equipped, they are located
underneath the centre and outer left-hand seats.
To gain access to it from the cab, tip the required
seat forwards.


Depending on the country of sale, the wells can
be dismantled and removed through the rear so
that bulky objects can be stowed underneath the
bench seat.
Do not attach anything to the cab fixing
structure.
Do not exceed the number of passengers
indicated on the registration certificate.
In the rear, the loading area is intended for
carrying goods only.
You are advised to place the goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the
loading area (towards the cab) and secure
them by means of straps using the stowing
rings on the floor.
The rear seat belt frames are not designed to
secure the load being carried.
Folding crew cab

The crew cab has a folding bench seat, seat
belts and side windows. It is separated from
the loading area by the bench seat by a high-
strength grille.
Folded position

► With just one hand, pull one of the straps A
upwards to fold the bench seat. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Recommendations on
loading
The weight of the load must comply with the Gross Train Weight (GTW).
For more information on Engine technical
data and towed loads , refer to the
corresponding section.
If you are using a carrying system (roof
bars/roof rack), comply with the
maximum loads associated with this system.
For more information on Roof bars/Roof
rack , refer to the corresponding section.
Make sure that the size, shape and
volume of the loads carried are
compatible with the highway code and safety
regulations and do not impair the driver’s field
of vision.
The load must be evenly distributed in the loading area so as not to interfere
with driving the vehicle.
Place the load close to the side wall panels,
or push it against the side wall panels
between the wheel arches.
However, it is recommended that heavy
objects are placed as close to the cab as
possible as a precaution in case of sharp
braking.
Firmly secure all parts of the load using
the stowing rings on the floor of the
loading area.
For more information on the Interior fittings
and in particular on the stowing rings, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the risk of injury or accident, the load must be made stable so that it
cannot slide, tip over, fall or be projected. To
do this, use only retaining straps that conform
to current standards (DIN, for example).
For more information on putting straps in
place, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
To prevent the load from sliding, there must
not be any empty spaces between the load
items and the vehicle wall panels.
As well as the straps, optimise the stability
of the load with stable handling equipment
(wedges, rigid blocks of wood or padding).
When washing your vehicle, never clean
the inside directly using a water jet.
Seating area fittings

High load retaining net
This allows the use of the entire loading capacity,
up to the roof:
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behind the front seats in row 1, when the rear
seats (and bench seats) in rows 2 and 3 are
folded or removed,
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behind the rear seats (and bench seats) in row
2, when the rear seats (and bench seats) in row
3 are folded or removed.
Upper fixings

► Unclip the anchorage cover in the roof on
each side.
Lower fixings (behind row 1)
If your vehicle has fixed one-piece bench seats
or seats and bench seats:
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Safety
5not fix or attach anything near or in the path of
the airbags, as this could cause injuries when
they are deployed.
Never modify the original definition of the
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around
the airbags.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to
the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out
when an airbag is deployed. The bag inflates
almost instantly (within a few milliseconds)
then deflates within the same time,
discharging the hot gas via openings provided
for this purpose.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved seat covers
compatible with the deployment of these
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (e.g.
clothing) as this could cause
injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
Active, Allure, Business VIP
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as these help to secure the curtain
airbags.
Child seats
The regulations on carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
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In accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less than
1.5 metres tall must travel in approved child
seats suited to their weight , on seats fitted with
a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
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Statistically
, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
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Children weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rearward facing" position,
whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
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"rearward facing" up to the age of 3.
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"forward facing" over the age of 3. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Safety
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
An incorrectly installed child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's safety in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harness keeping the slack relative
to the child's body to a minimum, even for
short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the vehicle seat. If
the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the sun's rays,
fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety measure, do not leave:
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A

child alone and unsupervised inside a
vehicle.
–

A

child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed.
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The keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
Row 2

Forward-facing or rearward-facing




► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing
child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front
seat.
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Check that the backrest of the forward-facing
child seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact
with it.
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Adjust the rear seat to the fully back
longitudinal position, with the backrest
straightened. CarM an uals 2 .c o m