Peugeot Expert VU (2016 year). Instruction - part 7

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System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.

Alarm

Exterior perimeter

the system checks for opening of the vehicle.
the alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open
one of the doors or the bonnet.

Self-protection function

the system checks for the
disconnection of any of its components.
the alarm is triggered if the battery,
the button or the siren wiring is
disconnected or damaged.

For all work on the alarm system,
contact a PEugEot dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Volumetric

the system monitors the passenger
compartment for any variation in volume.
the alarm is triggered if someone breaks
the windscreen, penetrates the passenger
compartment or moves around inside the
vehicle.

the system monitors variations in volume in the
cab only.
the alarm is triggered if someone breaks the
windscreen or penetrates the cab.
It is not triggered if someone penetrates the
loading area.

If your vehicle is fitted with the
programmable heating / ventilation,
volumetric monitoring is not compatible
with this system.
For more information on
Programmable Heating / Ventilation,
refer to the corresponding section.

F Lock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry

and Starting" system.

Total protection

Activation

F Lock the vehicle using the

remote control.

the monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
2 seconds.
Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the Keyless Entry
and Starting system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after a delay of
5 seconds, the interior volumetric monitoring
after 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, tailgate or side-hinged
doors, bonnet...) is not closed fully, the vehicle
is not locked but monitoring will be activated
after a delay of 45 seconds.

F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.

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Deactivation

F Press this unlocking button on

the remote control.

F unlock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry

and Starting" system.

If the vehicle locks itself automatically
(this occurs after 30 seconds if one of
the doors is not opened), the monitoring
system is reactivated automatically.

the monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button is off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.

Protection - exterior
perimeter monitoring only

Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
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occupant(s) present in the vehicle,

leaving a window partially open,

washing your vehicle,

changing a wheel,

towing your vehicle,

transport on a ferry.

Volumetric monitoring

Deactivation

F Switch off the ignition and within

ten seconds press this button
until its indicator lamp is on fixed.

F get out of the vehicle.

Reactivation

the indicator lamp in the button goes off.

F Immediately lock the vehicle

using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.

only the exterior perimeter protection system is
active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes
once per second.
to be effective, this deactivation must be done
every time the ignition is switched off.

F Deactivate the exterior perimeter

monitoring by unlocking the
vehicle using the remote control
or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.

F Reactivate the full alarm system

by locking the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless
Entry and starting" system.

the indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.

Triggering of the alarm

this is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
the monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.

When the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote control or the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system, rapid
flashing of the indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence.
When the ignition is switched on, this
flashing stops immediately.

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Failure of the remote control

to deactivate the monitoring functions:
F unlock the vehicle using the key (integral

with the remote control with Keyless Entry
and Starting) in the driver's door lock.

F open the door; the alarm is triggered.
F Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops. the

indicator lamp in the button goes off.

Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm

F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the

key (integral with the remote control with
Keyless Entry and Starting) in the driver's
door lock.

Operating fault

When the ignition is switched on,
fixed illumination of the indicator
lamp in the button indicates a fault in
the system.
Have it checked by a PEugEot
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Automatic activation

this function is either not available, an option
or is standard.
2 minutes after the last opening (door or boot)
is closed, the system is activated automatically.

F to avoid triggering the alarm on entering

the vehicle, first press the unlocking button
on the remote control or unlock the vehicle
using the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.

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1. Driver's electric window control
2. Passenger electric window control

Reinitialisation

Following reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
F Lower the window fully, then raise it, it will

rise in steps of a few centimetres each time
the control is pressed.

F Repeat the operation until the window is

fully closed.

F Continue to pull the control up for at least

one second after the window closed
position has been reached.

Electric windows

there are two operating modes:

the safety anti-pinch function does not
operate during these operations.

Always remove the key when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short period.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, you must reverse the
movement of the window. to do this,
press the control concerned.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window controls,
they must ensure that no one is
preventing the correct closing of the
windows.
the driver must ensure that passengers
use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.

Manual mode

Press or pull the control, without passing the
point of resistance. the window stops when
you release the control.

Automatic mode

Press or pull the control, beyond the point
of resistance. the window opens or closes
fully when the control is released. Pressing
the control again stops the movement of the
window.
the electrical functions of the electric windows
are deactivated:
-

approximately 45 seconds after the ignition
is switched off,

after one of the front doors is opened, if the
ignition is off.

Safety anti-pinch

If your vehicle is fitted with the safety anti-pinch
function, when the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
on closing, press the control until the window is
fully open. Within the next 4 seconds, pull the
control until the window is fully closed.
the safety anti-pinch function does not operate
during these operations.

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Steering wheel adjustment

F When stationary, lower the control lever

to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.

F Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

F Pull the control lever to lock the steering

wheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

Front seats with manual adjustments

F Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

F If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control

upwards to raise or push it downwards to
lower, as many times as required to obtain
the position required.

Forwards-backwards

Height

As a safety measure, seat adjustments should only be carried out when stationary.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full
travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of jamming the seat caused by the presence of
objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the movement
immediately.

For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.

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F turn the knob to adjust the backrest.

Backrest angle

F turn the knob manually to obtain the

desired level of lumbar support.

Lumbar

F Pull the control fully up and move the

backrest forward or backward.

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F Place the head restraint in the low position,

and if fitted to your vehicle, raise the
armrest and fold the table on the back of
the seat.

Table position for the
driver's and/or the
front passenger's seat
backrest

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

on the front passenger's side, this position
allows long objects to be carried.
on the driver's side, this position allows rear
passengers to be helped out of the vehicle (by
the emergency services).

F Pull the control fully up and tip the backrest

forward.

to return to the normal position, pull the
control up to release the backrest, then pull the
backrest up to its raised position.

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Electric front seat

Forwards-backwards

Backrest angle

Height

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.

F Push the control forwards or rearwards to

slide the seat.

F tilt the control forwards or rearwards to

adjust the angle of the seat backrest.

F tilt the control upwards or downwards to

obtain the desired height.

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With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.

Heated seats control

If fitted to your vehicle.
F to raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
F to remove the head restraint, press the

lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.

F to put the head restraint back in place,

engage the head restraint rods in the
apertures keeping them in line with the
seat backrest.

F to lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.

the head restraint rods have notches
which prevent the head restraint
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 in place and
adjusted correctly.

Head restraint height
adjustment

Additional adjustments

Armrest

the armrest has notched positions.
F  Raise the armrest fully up.
F  Lower it fully down.
F  Raise the armrest to the desired position.

F use the adjustment wheel to switch on and

select the level of heating required:

0: off.
1: Low.
2: Medium.
3: High.

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Head restraint height
adjustment

F to raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
F to remove the head restraint, press the

lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.

F to put the head restraint back in place,

engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back.

F to lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.

2-seat front bench seat

If fitted to your vehicle, this is fixed and has a seat belt on the backrest for the seat alongside the
driver.

For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Heated bench seat

0: off.
1: Low.
2: Medium.
3: High.

F use the adjustment twheel to switch on and

select the level of heating required:

With the engine running, the bench seat
cushions can be heated.

Under-seat storage

If your vehicle is so equipped, a storage space
is provided under the seat.
F Pull the strap to tip the seat.

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Moduwork

Removing the flap

Removable flap

F Holding the flap with one hand, with your

other hand turn the control at the top of the
flap to release it.

F Lower the flap to remove it from its

housing.

the cushion of the outer seat of the bench
seat can be raised up to the backrest to create
additional loading space in the cab.
A flap in the partition can be removed to allow
long objects to be carried.

once the removable flap has been
removed, you can load long objects
under the outer seat.

F Stow it behind the driver's seat, clipping it

to the fixing lugs.

F turn the control at the top of the flap to

secure it.

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When the outer seat is raised and
the flap removed, you must fit the
non-slip net.
Refer to the Non-slip net section.

Never place your hand under the
seat cushion to guide the seat
upward; risk of trapping your fingers.
only the strap should be used.

Refitting the flap

F offer up the flap at an angle, with the

yellow hinges pointing downward.

F Place the hinges in their housings then

push fully down (to avoid vibrations).

F With one hand, raise the flap to close it,

then with the other hand turn the control at
the top of the flap to secure it.

Folding the seat cushion

Raising the seat cushion

F With one hand, pull the strap firmly forward

to release the seat cushion.

F A strut raises the cushion onto the

backrest.

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Lowering the seat cushion

F Remove the non-slip net.
F to reposition the seat cushion, press firmly

at the top of the seat with one hand to
lower the seat cushion until it engages in
the seating position.

Non-slip net

Fitting the net

F Place the first fixing in the upper cut-out 1,

located on the folded cushion. then turn it
a quarter turn clockwise to secure it.

F Place the second fixing in the lower cut-

out 2, located on the seat support. then
turn it a quarter turn clockwise to secure it.

F Engage the first hook on the ring 3, located

in the open glove box.

F Engage the second hook on the ring 4,

located on the floor.

Removing the net

F Remove the hooks from the rings 4 and 3.
F Remove the lower 2 then upper fixing 1, by

turning them a quarter turn anti-clockwise
to release them.

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Work table

If fitted to your vehicle, the backrest of the
bench centre seat tips forward to form a
pivoting work table, creating a mobile office
(when stationary).
F Pull the grip at the top of the backrest.

Never use the table while driving.
An object on the table could turn in to
a projectile and cause injuries under
heavy braking or in the event of an
impact.

Centre seat storage

F Pull the strap forward to tip the seat

cushion.

Ensure that the size, shape and volume
of loads carried are compatible with
the driving and safety regulations and
do not compromise the driver's field of
vision.
Lash all loads appropriately, to prevent
or limit their movement and avoid the
risk of injury.
Install the non-slip net (supplied with
the vehicle) every time the seat is raised
and the partition flap removed.
Do not use the net for other purposes.
Check the condition of the non-slip
net regularly. Replace it when it shows
signs of wear or tears, going to a
PEugEot to obtain a replacement
non-slip net to the specification and
quality defined by PEugEot for your
vehicle.
Refit the flap in the partition when no
longer carrying a long load.

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Fixed one-piece bench seat

F to raise a head restraint, pull it up until it

engages in its notches.

F to remove the head restraint, press the

lug A and pull the head restraint upward.

F to put it back in place, engage the head

restraint rods in the apertures keeping
them in line with the seat backrest.

F to lower it, press on the lug A and on the

head restraint at the same time.

F Place the head restraints in the low position

the different items of equipment and
adjustments described hereafter vary
according to the version and the configuration
of your vehicle.
the bench seat includes a one-piece backrest
which may be fixed or folding (table position).

Angled head restraints

Folding the seat backrest to
the table position

For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.

F From the front, raise the handle to release

the seat backrest.

F From the rear, lower the handle to release

the seat backrest.

F Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.
F to return the backrest to its normal

position, raise the handle and pull the
backrest up.

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