PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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In the event of a breakdown
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► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear
door sill.
► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace until
the carrier is low enough to allow the carrier
hook to be disengaged.
► Release the carrier from the hook and
place the spare wheel next to the wheel to be
changed.
Putting the spare wheel back in the
carrier
► Position the wheel facing the carrier.
► Progressively return the wheel to the carrier
by pushing alternately at left and right until it is
clear of the hook fixing area.
► Engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten
the bolt using the wheelbrace handle until the
bolt is tight.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed to be in automatic
mode, and switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed to be in automatic
mode, and switch off the ignition.
Check for the fixed illumination of the parking
brake warning lamps in the instrument panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture
using the wheelbrace.
When refitting the wheel , refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.