Peugeot Expert VU (2016 year). Instruction - part 8

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F  If your vehicle has the facility, place the 

seat backrest in the table position.

F  Release the front feet using these handles.
F  Disengage the seat from its anchorages.
F  Remove the seat.

F  If your vehicle has the facility, place the 

backrest in the table position.

F  tip the seat forward.

Tipping, access to row 3

Removing a seat

It is not necessary to fold the backrest 
(table position) to tip the bench seat for 
access to row 3.

F  using the handle, release the rear feet then 

tip the seat forward.

F  to return the seat, tip the bench towards 

the rear until the feet lock into place.

If removing and storing a bench seat 
out of the vehicle, ensure that it is 
placed in a clean area, so as to avoid 
introducing any foreign bodies into the 
mechanisms.

the bench seats are not designed for 
any use other than in the vehicle. they 
have mechanisms and functions that 
could be damaged if used incorrectly or 
are dropped.

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F  If your vehicle has the facility, pull the 

control and raise the backrest (from the 
rear, lower the lever).

Check that the seat has correctly 
engaged in its anchorages on the floor 
when returned to the seating position.

Ensure that no object, or the feet of a 
passenger seated at the rear, could 
obstruct the anchorage points or prevent 
the correct latching of the assembly.

F  Check that there is nothing obstructing the 

anchorages or which would prevent the 
correct engagement of the feet.

Refitting a seat

F  Lock the front feet using the handles.
F  tip the seat toward the rear until the rear 

feet lock into place.

Be aware of the feet of any passengers 
while tipping the seat.

F  Engage the front feet in the anchorages in 

the floor (as shown above).

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Fixed rear seat and bench seat

the seat has a backrest that may be fixed or 
folding (table position).
the bench seat has a one-piece backrest that 
may be fixed or foldable (table position).

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.

Angled head restraints

F  Put the head restraints into the low position.

Folding the 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 backrest.

F  From the rear, lower the lever to release 

the backrest.

the different levels of equipment and adjustments described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

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F  If your vehicle has the facility, place the 

backrest in the table position.

F  tip the seat forward.

F  using the handle, release the rear feet then 

tip the seat forward.

F  to return the seat to the normal position, 

unfold the seat backwards until the rear 
feet engage in their anchorages.

F  If your vehicle has the facility, place the 

backrest in the table position.

Fully folding a seat, access to row 3

(example of an individual seat)

Removing a seat

(example of an individual seat)

It is not necessary to fold the backrest 
(table position) to tip the bench seat for 
access to row 3.

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

position, raise the lever and pull the 
backrest up (from the rear, lower the lever).

F  Release the front feet using the handles.
F  Disengage the seat from its anchorages.
F  Remove the seat by the sliding door in 

row 2 or from the rear in row 3.

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F  Lock the front feet using the handles.
F  unfold the seat toward the rear until the 

rear feet lock into place.

Be aware of the feet of passengers when 
refitting a seat.

Ensure that no object, or the feet of a 
passenger seated at the rear, could 
obstruct the anchorage points or prevent 
the correct latching of the assembly.

F  If fitted to your vehicle, pull the 

control to raise the backrest (from 
the rear, lower the lever).

the seats (or bench seats) are not 
designed for any use other than in the 
vehicle. they have mechanisms and 
functions that could be damaged if used 
incorrectly or are if the seat is dropped.

If removing and storing a seat (or bench 
seat) out of the vehicle, ensure that it is 
placed in a clean area, so as to avoid 
introducing any foreign bodies into the 
mechanisms.

Refitting a seat

(example of an individual seat)

F  Check that there is no object obstructing 

the anchorages and preventing the feet 
locking into place.

F  Engage the front feet in the anchorages on 

the floor (as shown above).

Check that the seat has locked into place on the 
floor when returning it to the seating position.

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Precautions for the 
seats and bench 
seats

Following the various handling operations:
- 

do not remove a head restraint without 
storing it and fixing it to a support,

- 

check that the seat belts are always 
accessible to the passenger and easy to 
fasten,

- 

a passenger must not take their seat 
without adjusting the seat's head restraint 
correctly and adjusting and fastening the 
seat belt.

Loading luggage or objects 
behind the row 3 seat and 
bench seat

If you want to load luggage onto the backrests 
in row 3 while in the table position, the 
backrests in row 2 must also be in the table 
position.

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When driving, carrying a passenger is 
prohibited:
- 

in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in 
the table position.

- 

in row 3 if the seat/bench in front (row 2) is 
in the fully folded position.

- 

in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right seat, if 
the bench is in the fully folded position,

- 

on the centre seat if the outer right seat is 
in the fully folded position.

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Fixed crew cab

this comprises a bench seat, seat belts, storage spaces (depending on equipment) and side 
windows.
It is separated from the loading area by a high-strength partition offering comfort and safety.

Rear bench seat

Storage boxes

If fitted to your vehicle, a storage box is 
provided at the front, under the bench seat.

this ergonomic bench seats three people.
the two outer seats are equipped with ISoFIX 
mountings.

Storage boxes below the 
seats

For more information on the ISOFIX 
mountings, refer to the corresponding 
section.

If fitted to your vehicle, they are located below 
the centre and outer left seat.
For access to them from the cab, tip the seat 
cushion in question forward.

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No 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 heavy goods 
or objects as far forward 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 
intended for securing transported 
articles.

the storage boxes can be removed* and are 
extracted* from the rear, allowing long objects 
to be housed under the bench seat.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Mats

When fitting the mats for the first time, on the 
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the 
wallet attached.

Fitting

Removal

Refitting

to avoid any risk of jamming of the 
pedals:
- 

only use mats which are suited to 
the fixings already present in the 
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- 

never fit one mat on top of another.

the use of mats not approved by 
PEugEot may interfere with access to 
the pedals and hinder the operation of 
the cruise control / speed limiter.
the mats approved by PEugEot have 
two fixings located below the seat.

to remove the mat on the driver's side:
F  move the seat as far back as possible,
F  unclip the fixings,
F  remove the mat.

to refit the mat on the driver's side:
F  position the mat correctly,
F  refit the fixings by pressing,
F  check that the mat is secured correctly.

Sun visor

the sun visors provide protection from the 
sun from the front or the side and have an 
illuminated vanity mirror (depending on 
version).
A pocket is provided on the driver's sun visor to 
hold toll tickets, receipts, ...

F  With the ignition on, raise the concealing 

flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.

Interior fittings

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Front door pockets

Liquids carried in an open vessel (a cup 
or mug) could be spilt, presenting a risk 
of damage on contact with the controls 
in the dashboard and centre console. 
take care.

Glove box

It houses the passenger front airbag 
deactivation switch and can hold a water bottle, 
the vehicle's handbook pack...

Storage compartment

It can hold a water bottle, the vehicle's 
handbook pack...

F  to open the storage compartment, press 

the left hand end of the control and guide 
the lid to its open position notch.

If it is so equipped, it is illuminated when the lid 
is opened.

With air conditioning, it gives access 
to the ventilation nozzle, delivering the 
same air-conditioned air as the vents 
in the passenger compartment.

While driving, keep the glove boxes 
closed. otherwise there is a risk of 
injury in the event of an accident or 
sudden braking.

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Upper storage compartment

this is located in the dashboard, behind the 
steering wheel.

Press the control to open the lid (depending on 
version) then guide it to its fully open position.
to close, guide the lid then press the centre 
gently.
Any liquid which could spill risks causing an 
electrical short circuit and therefore a potential 
fire.

12 V accessory socket(s)
(depending on version)

F  to connect a 12 V accessory (maximum 

power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and 
connect a suitable adaptor.

observe the maximum power rating to 
avoid damaging your accessory.

the connection of an electrical device 
not approved by PEugEot, such as a 
uSB charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor telephone 
reception or interference with displays 
in the screens.

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Auxiliary socket

It permits the connection of a portable device 
so that you can listen to your music files via the 
vehicle's speakers.
the management of the files is done using your 
portable device.

For more information on the use of 
this equipment, refer to the Audio and 
telematics section.

Lashing rings

Loading area 

fittings

use the lashing rings on the rear floor to secure 
your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp braking, 
you are advised to place heavy objects as far 
forwards towards the cab as possible.
You are advised to immobilise the load by 
securing it firmly using the lashing rings on the 
floor.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
various fittings below are located in the loading 
area.

USB port

It allows the connection of a portable device, 
such as a digital audio player of the iPod

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 type 

or a uSB memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are transmitted to 
your audio system and played via the vehicle's 
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering 
mounted controls or the audio system.

When a uSB port is used, the portable 
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed 
if the current consumption of the 
portable device exceeds the power 
rating of the port.
For more information on using this 
equipment, refer to the Audio and 
telematics section.

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Load retainer

on the floor, behind the front seats, a 
horizontal partition protects the driver and front 
passengers against the risk of load movement.
Panel or glazed partitions separate the loading 
area from the cab.

High load retaining net

Seating area 

fittings

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
various fittings below are located in the seating 
area.

this allows the use of the entire load space, up 
to the roof:
- 

behind the front seats in row 1, when the 
rear seats (and bench seats) in rows 2 and 
3 are folded or removed.

- 

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

Lower fixings (behind row 1)

If your vehicle has fixed one-piece bench seats 
or seats and bench seats:

F  unclip the anchorage cover in the roof on 

each side.

F  on each side in row 2, insert the fixings in 

the floor anchorages (as shown above).

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Fit the net

unclip the upper fixing covers and secure the 
lower fixings (as previously described).
F  Fold (table position) the seats and bench 

seats in rows 2 and 3 (according to 
equipment).

F  unroll the high load retaining net.
F  Position the upper net fixings in the 

corresponding anchorages in the roof (first 
one side, then the other).

F  Fully extend the straps.
F  on each side, attach the bottom fixings of 

the net to the lower anchorages (behind 
row 1) or in the stowing rings (behind 
row 2).

F  Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
F  Check that the net is attached securely and 

properly extended.

Never use the ISoFIX ring intended 
for fixing the upper strap of a child seat 
with top tether.

If fitted to your vehicle, the side windows  
in row 2 can be opened.

Windows in row 2

For more information on the Child 
lock for rear windows, refer to the 
corresponding section.

While driving, the window must be closed or 
secured at one of the notches.
F  Squeeze the two controls then move the 

window sideways.

F  on each side in row 2, insert the fixings in the 

floor anchorages then turn them a quarter turn 
to lock them in place (as shown above).

Place them as close as possible to the end of 
the rail.

If your vehicle has seats and bench seats or 
individual seats on rails:

Lower fixings (behind row 2)

F  use the stowing rings.

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Temperature

Air flow

F  turn the knob to obtain 

the desired air flow.

If you place the air flow control at 
the minimum position (off), the 
temperature in the vehicle will no longer 
be maintained. However, a slight flow of 
air can still be felt due to the movement 
of the vehicle.

Heating / Ventilation

F  turn the knob from "LO" 

(cold) to "HI" (hot) to 
adjust the temperature to 
your wishes.

Air distribution

Windscreen and side windows.

Footwells.

Centre and side air vents.

the air distribution can be modulated by 
pressing additional buttons.

Air intake / Air recirculation

the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the 
windscreen and side windows.
the recirculation of interior air insulates the 
passenger compartment from exterior odours 
and fumes.

Return to exterior air intake as soon as 
possible to avoid deterioration of the air 
quality and the formation of mist.

this allows hot or cold air to be 
delivered quickly when required.

F  Press this button to recirculate 

the interior air; its indicator lamp 
comes on.

F  Press this button again to allow 

exterior air into the passenger 
compartment; its indicator lamp 
goes off.

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the air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.

Manual air conditioning

Temperature

F  turn the knob from "LO" 

(cold) to "HI" (hot) to 
adjust the temperature to 
your requirements.

Air flow

F  turn the knob to obtain a 

comfortable air flow.

If you put the air flow control in the 
minimum position (system off), the 
temperature is no longer controlled. 
However, a slight flow of air can still be 
felt, resulting from the movement of the 
vehicle.

Air distribution

Windscreen and side windows.

Footwells.

Central and side vents.

the air distribution can be adapted by adding 
the corresponding buttons.

Air intake / Air recirculation

the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the 
windscreen and side windows.
the recirculation of interior air insulates the 
passenger compartment from exterior odours 
and fumes.

Return to exterior air intake as soon as 
possible to prevent deterioration of the 
air quality and the formation of mist.

this allows hot or cold air to be 
delivered quickly when required.

F  Press this button to recirculate 

the interior air; its indicator lamp 
comes on.

F  Press this button again to allow 

exterior air into the passenger 
compartment; its indicator lamp 
goes off.