2019 Peugeot Rifter towing

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Activation/Deactivation
Activation or deactivation is set via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a
towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Malfunction
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a
wet sur face
or moving from a
dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example,
the presence of a
fog of water droplets
in the blind spot angle is interpreted as
a


vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
the correct operation of the system.
High-pressure washing
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
-

w

hen overtaking or being overtaken by
a

very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which
is both detected in the rear blind spot and
present in the driver's front field of vision,
-

i

n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a

lorry or
a


stationary object,
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w

hen overtaking quickly. If a

fault occurs, this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel, accompanied by
a


message.
Contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Deactivation/Activation
Without audio system
With audio system or touch screen
The deactivation or activation
is carried out via the vehicle
configuration menu.
The state of the function stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
F

T

o deactivate or activate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is illuminated when the
system is deactivated. The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist system is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist , refer
to the corresponding section.
Operating limits
The rear parking sensors system will
be deactivated automatically if a trailer
or bicycle carrier is connected to
a
towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a
trailer is
displayed at the rear of the image of the
vehicle.
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C
ertain obstacles located in the sensors'
blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
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S
ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
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C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
-

A f
ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
-

T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
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T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
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Activation
The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle
carrier is fitted on a
towing device
(vehicle fitted with a
towing device
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).
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A
bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
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O
n opening the tailgate.
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W
hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
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B
y pressing the red cross in the top
left-hand corner of the touch screen.
Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a
soft, dry cloth.
When washing your vehicle at high-pressure,
direct the spray from at least 30
cm away from
the cameras and parking sensors.
When the sub-menu is displayed, select one of
the four views:
"Standard view".
"180° view".
Activation is automatic on engaging reverse at
a

speed lower than 6

mph (10

km/h).
You can choose the display mode at any time
by pressing on this area.
AUTO mode
Standard view
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view
(standard) to a
view from above (zoom), as an
obstacle is approached at the level of the red
line (less than 30
cm) during a manoeuvre.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The images provided by the camera may
be distorted by the relief.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and
with lower contrast.
"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de".
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Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle: Original tyre size
Maximum link size
(m m)
195/65


R159
205/60


R16
205/55


R17
215/65


R16
215/60


R17
cannot be fitted with chains
You can also use snow socks.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle, and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their original
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation
be per formed by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
deactivated if an approved towing device
is used.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label and in the Technical data section of
this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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Towing devices
Depending on equipment, the vehicle can be fitted with one of the following towing devices:For more information on your towing device, refer to the user guide supplied with this
equipment.
Approval No.: E1
R55 (reference 1)
Mounting position then towing device reference
Type of towing device Towing device fixed at the top Towing device fixed at
the bottom
Swan neck -

S
tandard swan
n e c k L1
-

S
tandard swan
neck L2 -

C
ross (heavy-duty)
swan neck L1
-

C
ross (heavy-duty)
swan neck L2
Quickly detachable towball
- Standard quickly detachable towball L1
-

S
tandard quickly
detachable towball L2- Cross (heavy-duty) quickly detachable towball L1
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C
ross (heavy-duty) quickly
detachable towball L2
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
Fitting
F On the towball, move the lever from position 1 to position 2 .
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.
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Removing
F On the towball, move the lever from position 3 to position 2 .
F

R
emove the towball by pulling it towards
you.
F

O
nce the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2
to position 1.
F

F

it the end of the towball into the carrier,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far
as it can go.
F

S

ecure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3 ("locked" position). F

C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 -pin socket
provided next to the carrier.
F
S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop provided on the carrier.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off.
If you connect the trailer plug in the
minutes after you have switched off the
ignition, do not touch the exhaust – risk
of burns! If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if it
is exceeded, this device may detach
from the vehicle and so cause a
serious
accident.
F

B

efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a

soft, clean cloth.
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Remove the quickly detachable towball
when not towing a trailer.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for
a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes. For more information about the Engine
technical data and towed loads
and
particularly the maximum load applied
on the towing device, refer to the
corresponding section. If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10 minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
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 batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which 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 air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
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.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
If the engine does not start first time, do not
keep trying, but start the procedure again from
the beginning.For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10

times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
Other engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump. F

O
perate the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt
(there may be resistance on the
f i r st p r e s s).
F
O
perate the starter to start the engine (if the
engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
F
I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F
P
ut the cover back in place and clip it in.
F
C
lose the bonnet again.
Tool kit
Access to the tools
With temporary puncture repair
kit
The kit is located under the right-hand front
seat.
With spare wheel
The jack is located under the right-hand front
seat.
The tools are located under the left-hand front
seat.
Details of the tool kit
1.
Chock to immobilise the vehicle.
2. Removable towing eye.
3. To r x k e y.
Permits removal of the rear lamps in order
to change a
bulb.
F

F

or easier access, move the seat(s)
forward.
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In the event of a breakdown