PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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Practical information
Switching to the mode
A message indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode is displayed on the
instrument panel screen and the active functions
are put on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes using your audio system’s hands-free
system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically reactivated
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
– for less than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 5 minutes,
– for more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V battery ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing device with quickly
detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting
► On the towball, move the lever from position
1 to position 2 .
► Before fitting the towball, check that the
contact points (shown by the arrows) are clean.
Use a soft, clean cloth.
► Insert the end of the towball into the carrier,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far as it
can go.
► Secure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3 ("locked" position).
► If necessary, pivot the socket downwards,
paying attention to the exhaust pipe.
► Connect the trailer plug to the 13-pin socket
provided next to the carrier.
► Secure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the eye on the carrier.
Removing
► On the towball, move the lever from position
3 to position 2 .
► Remove the towball by pulling it towards you.
► Once the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2 to position 1 .
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball as described in the
instructions.
Observe the legislation in force in the country
in which you are driving.
Remove the towball when not in use.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps operate correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of the
headlamp beam height.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off .
If you connect the trailer plug within a few
minutes of switching off the engine, do not
touch the exhaust pipe. Risk of burns!
Carrier systems (box or bicycle
carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if exceeded,
the device may detach from the vehicle,
potentially causing a serious accident.
For more information about the Engine
technical data and towed loads and in
particular, the maximum load on the towing
device, refer to the corresponding section.
Remove the quickly detachable towball
when not towing a trailer.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a maximum
cumulative period of around 40 minutes, you can
continue to use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, the wipers, the dipped beam
headlamps, the courtesy lamps, etc.