PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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Driving
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to turn the steering wheel firmly to move
the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb,
for example).
► Turn the key to position 2 , Ignition On, to
activate the engine pre-heating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
The warning lamp does not come on if
the engine is already warm. In some
climatic conditions, the following
recommendations should be followed:
– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight away
and drive at moderate speed.
– Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and the exterior
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’s
idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm,
depending on the cooling requirements.
– In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will stay on for a longer period after
switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off
before starting.
– In very severe wintry
conditions (temperature below -23 °C), to
ensure correct operation and durability of your
vehicle’s mechanical components (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine running for
4 minutes before moving off.
Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation:
internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor
and the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
– only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used,
– never place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control /
speed limiter.
The mats approved by PEUGEOT have two
fixings located below the seat.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in
the recognition zone.
► Press the “ START/STOP ” button.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column
unlocks and the engine starts more or less
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
starts more or less instantly.
The warning lamp does not come on if
the engine is already warm. In some