PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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Driving
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,
the vehicle is held for a short time when you
release the brake pedal:
– provided you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
– provided you are in mode D or M with an
automatic gearbox.
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a short time when you release the brake
pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in
the event of a malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
► With the clutch pedal fully depressed, you
must place the gear lever in neutral.
► Move the gear lever to the right, then pull it
back.
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.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5
th
or 6
th
gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5
th
or 6
th
gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd
or 4
th
gear).
Engaging 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 gearbox
8-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: