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Peugeot Rifter 2018-2019 Owner's Manual Driving Automatic gearbox

101Driving6Engaging reverse gear►Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then forwards.Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.As a safety precaution and to facilitate engine starting:–always select neutral,–depress the clutch pedal.Automatic gearbox8-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or manual gear changing.Two driving modes are available:–Automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox:–Manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.In automatic mode, you can still change gear manually using the steering mounted control paddles (e.g. to overtake).Gear selectorTo turn the gear selector in complete safety, it is recommended that you keep your foot on the brake pedal.P.Park.R.Reverse.N.Neutral.D.Drive (automatic operation).M.Manual (manual operation with sequential changing of the gears).Position N can be used in traffic jams or in a car wash tunnel.Steering mounted controls►Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand "-" control paddle towards you to change up or down. The steering mounted controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse gear to be engaged or disengaged.Information displayed on the instrument panelWhen you move the selector or press buttonM, the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are shown on the instrument panel.The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.
102Driving►If the message "Foot on the brake" is displayed on the instrument panel, press the brake pedal firmly.Moving off►With your foot on the brake, select position P.►Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, there is an audible signal, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel screen.►Release the parking brake.►Select position R, N or D.When moving off on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake, then release the brake pedal.►Gradually release the brake pedal.The vehicle moves off immediately.If P is displayed on the instrument panel but the selector is in another position, place the selector in position P to allow the engine to be started.If position N is selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then select position D to accelerate.When the engine is running at idle with the brakes released, if position R, D or Mis selected, the vehicle moves even without the accelerator being pressed.Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle.As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking your key or remote control with you, even for a short time.When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P.With an automatic gearbox, never try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.Automatic operation►Select position D for automaticchanging of the gears.The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the driving style, the road profile and the load in the vehicle.For maximum acceleration without touching the selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached.When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide effective engine braking.If the accelerator pedal is sharply released, the gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety reasons.Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.Temporary manual control of gear changesYou can temporarily assume control of gear changing using the "+" et "-” steering-mounted controls. The gear change request will be executed if the engine speed permits. This function allows you to anticipate certain situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or approaching a bend in the road. After a few seconds with no inputs via the control paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic operation.Creeping (moving without using the accelerator)This function facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, etc.).When the engine is at idle, with the parking brake released and gear position D, M or Rselected, the vehicle begins to creep forwardas soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal (even without pressing the accelerator).As a safety precaution, never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the doors closed.Manual operation►With the selector in position D, press button M to enable 6-speed sequentialgear changing.The indicator lamp for the button comes on.►Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted controls. M appears and the engaged gears are shown in succession on the instrument panel.►You can revert to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.The indicator lamp for the button goes off.In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few
103Driving6As a safety precaution, never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the doors closed.Manual operation►With the selector in position D, press button M to enable 6-speed sequentialgear changing.The indicator lamp for the button comes on.►Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted controls. M appears and the engaged gears are shown in succession on the instrument panel.►You can revert to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.The indicator lamp for the button goes off.In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the gear actually engaged is shown.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear M1.To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce your speed (change down or select a lower gear).Keeping the brake pedal pressed continuously for long periods can overheat the brakes, with the risk of damaging the braking system or making it inoperative.Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow or stop the vehicle.Depending on the road configuration (e.g. mountainous road), manual operation may be preferable.Automatic operation may not always be suitable, and does not enable engine braking.Invalid value during manual operationThis symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).►Place the selector "correctly" at a position.Stopping the vehicleBefore switching off the engine, select position P then apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.A point of resistance may be noticed when moving to position P.If the selector is not in position P when the driver's door is opened or approximately 45seconds after the ignition is switched off, an audible signal sounds and a message appears.►Return the gear selector to position P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position P, apply the parking brake then release the brake pedal.In all circumstances, ensure that the selector is in position P before leaving your vehicle.Operating faultWhen the ignition is on, a message appears in the instrument panel screen to indicate a gearbox fault.In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P to R
104Drivingand from N to R. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:–if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time (braking or acceleration must be done only with the right foot),–if you force the selector from position P to another position when the battery is flat.To reduce fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the engine running (traffic jam, etc.), position the selector on N and apply the parking brake.If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.Gear efficiency indicator(Depending on engine.)This system helps reduce fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.OperationDepending on the driving situation and the vehicle's equipment, the system may advise to skip one or more gears.Gear shift recommendations should not be considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout, the traffic density and safety remain the deciding factors when choosing the best gear. The driver therefore remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the indications issued by the system.This function cannot be deactivated.With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual operation.The information appears in the instrument panel, in the form of an ascending or descending arrow and the recommended gear.The system adapts its gear shift recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s requirements (power, acceleration, braking, etc.).The system never suggests:–engaging first gear;–engaging reverse.Stop & StartThe Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to move off again.Primarily designed for urban use, the function is intended to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.The function does not affect the functionalities of the vehicle, in particular the braking.Opening the bonnetBefore doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid any risk of injury caused by the engine restarting automatically.Driving on flooded roadsBefore entering into a flooded area, it is strongly recommended that you deactivate the Stop & Start system.For more information on Driving recommendations, particularly on flooded roads, refer to the corresponding section.Deactivation/ActivationWith button►To deactivate or reactivate the system, press this button.The indicator lamp is lit when the system is deactivated.With audio system/touch screenThe system is activated and deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu.If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts immediately.The system reactivates automatically whenever the engine is started by the driver.
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