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Peugeot Rifter 2018-2019 Owner's Manual Driving Anti-theft protection / Starting engine

93Driving6Before setting offNose weight►Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.Tyres►Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.Lighting►Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal.When drivingCoolingTowing a trailer uphill increases the temperature of the coolant. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan does not increase with engine speed.►Reduce speed and lower the engine speed, so as to limit the heating-up.In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.If this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.BrakesBraking distances are increased when towing a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of engine braking is recommended.Side windBear in mind the increased susceptibility to the wind that the vehicle will have.Anti-theft protectionElectronic immobiliserThe remote control contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.A few seconds after switching off the ignition, this system locks the engine control system, therefore preventing the engine from being started in the event of a break-in.In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.The vehicle will not start; contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.Starting/switching off the engineStartingThe parking brake must be applied.►With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.►With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.With the conventional key / With the remote control key1.Stop position.2.Ignition on position.3.Starting position.►Insert the key into the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
94Driving►Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.In certain circumstances, you may have to turn the steering wheel firmly to move the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, for example).►Turn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to activate the engine pre-heating system.►Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then turn the key to position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, to operate the starter motor until the engine starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, the following recommendations should be followed:–In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.–Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and the exterior temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’s idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, depending on the cooling requirements.–In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning lamp will stay on for a longer period after switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off before starting.–In very severe wintry conditions(temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of your vehicle’s mechanical components (engine and gearbox), leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!With petrol engines, after a cold start, pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when stationary, with the engine running, for anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.Wait a few seconds before operating the starter motor again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep trying: you risk damaging the starter motor and the engine.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:–only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; these fixings must be used,–never place 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.With the Keyless Entry and Starting►Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.►Press the “START/STOP” button.With a manual gearbox, the steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less instantly.With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine starts more or less instantly.The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some
95Driving6climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the recommendations below:–In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.–Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and when the exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300 rpm depending on the air conditioning requirements.–In wintry conditions, when the ignition is switched on, the duration of lighting of the preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait until it goes off before starting the engine.–In very severe wintry conditions(temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of the vehicle, engine and gearbox, leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!With petrol engines, after a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with the engine running (accelerated idle speed).For Diesel vehicles, when the temperature is below zero, starting will only occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs. The presence of the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system remote control is imperative in the recognition zone.Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and with the remote control on your person.If the remote control leaves the recognition zone, a message is displayed.Move the remote control into the zone in order to be able to start the engine.If one of the starting conditions is not met, a message is displayed in the instrument panel. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering column. A message is displayed.Switching off►Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.►With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear lever into neutral.►With an automatic gearbox, ideally select positionP.With the conventional key/With the remote control key►Turn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop)and remove it from the ignition.►To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks.To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before switching off the engine.►Check that the parking brake is correctly applied, particularly on sloping ground.Never switch off the ignition before the complete immobilisation of the vehicle. With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance systems are also turned off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking the remote control with you, even for a short time.Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control, which would weigh down on its blade in the ignition switch and could cause a malfunction.
96DrivingKey left in the ignitionWhen opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2 (Ignition on).With Keyless Entry and Starting►With the remote control in the recognition zone, press the "START/STOP" button.With a manual gearbox, the engine switches off and the steering column locks.With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine switches off.If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.Switching on the ignition with Keyless Entry and StartingWith the Keyless Entry and Starting system’s electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on.►Pressing this button again switches off the ignition and allows the vehicle to be locked.Back-up starting with Keyless Entry and StartingShould your vehicle not detect the electronic key in the recognition zone, because the remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader is provided to the left behind the steering wheel, to allow starting.►Place and hold the remote control against the reader, then:►With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.►With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.►Then, press the "START/STOP" button.The engine starts.Forced switch-off with the Keyless Entry and StartingIn case of emergency only, the engine can be switched off without conditions (even when driving).►To do this, press the “START/STOP” button and keep it pressed for about 3 seconds.In this case, the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.Remote control not recognised with Keyless Entry and StartingIf the remote control is no longer in the recognition zone, a message appears in the instrument panel when closing a door or trying to switch off the engine.►To confirm switching off the engine, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3seconds, then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Manual parking brakeApplication►With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.Release on level ground►With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button, then lower the lever fully.When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still applied or has not been fully released.When parking on a slope or on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.With a manual gearbox, engage a gear and then switch off the ignition.With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in position P, then switch off the ignition.Electric parking brakeIn automatic mode, this system applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
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