PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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Practical information
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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.
Load reduction mode
System that manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain
functions, such as the air conditioning and the
heated rear screen.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Roof bars / Roof rack
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close
as possible to the roof.
Secure the load firmly.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds and its
stability may be affected.
Regularly check the security and tight
fastening of the roof bars and racks, at least
before each trip.
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.
In the event of loading ( not exceeding
40 cm in height) on the roof, do not
exceed the following loads:
– Transverse bars on longitudinal bars:
80 kg .
– Two transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100 kg .
– Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
150 kg .
– An aluminium rack: 120 kg .
– A steel rack: 115 kg .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed
of the vehicle to the profile of the road to
avoid damaging the roof bars or the roof rack
and the fixings on the vehicle.
Refer to national legislation in order to comply
with the regulations for transporting objects
that are longer than the vehicle.
In the event of loading a 7-seat model
( not exceeding 40 cm in height) on the
roof, do not exceed the following loads:
– Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100 kg .
– An aluminium rack: 70 kg .
– A steel rack: 65 kg .
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use