engine Peugeot RCZ 2015 User Guide

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN d ICATOR
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-

in zone
A, the temperature is correct,
-

in zone
B, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature
warning lamp and the central STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN d ICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The check of this level is only valid if the vehicle is on a level
surface, with the engine having been off for more than 30 minutes.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
F

wait for the engine to cool,
F

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
F

when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
F

top up the level to the "MA
x " mark.
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Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or an alert message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by illumination of the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If
the lack of oil is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This

is indicated by the flashing of
"OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric gauge, the oil level is no lon\
ger
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you should check the engine oil level using the
dipstick under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Lack of oil Indicator fault

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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner
flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 300 miles (300
km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen \
indicates:
The spanner remains on in the small screen
to indicate that a service should have been
carried out.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor,
depending on the type of motoring the vehicle is used for.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded
the
period since the last service specified in the manufacturer's
service schedule.
This indication applies only to HDi Diesel engines.
Service indicator reset
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any time.
This information appears when running through the manual check
procedure.
F Briefly press the "CHECK/000" button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds on the
instrument panel central screen, then disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery

,
lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the reset to be
registered.
After each service, the service indicator must be reset.
If you have carried out the service on your vehicle yourself:
F

switch of
f the ignition,
F
press and hold the
"CHECK/000" button,
F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a
countdown,
F

when the instrument panel central screen indicates
"=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears from the small screen.

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MANUAL CHECK
This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle (reminder o\
f
the active alert warnings) and the service information.
F With
the engine running, to start a manual check, briefly press the
"CHECK/000" button on the instrument panel.
If no faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears in the
instrument panel central screen.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the warning lamp concerned then
"CHECK OK" appear in the instrument panel central screen. Contact a
PEUGEOT


or a qualified workshop.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only the warning lamps concerned
appear in the instrument panel central screen. Have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop.
dISTANCE RECORdERS
The total and trip distances are displayed for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle since its first
registration.
Total distance recorder
F With the ignition on, press and hold this button until zeros appear .
Trip distance recorder
Measures the distance travelled since it was last reset to zero by the
driver.
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LOST KEYS
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The PEUGEOT

dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
LOCKING THE VEHICLE
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, excep\
t for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch\
when leaving the vehicle.
REMOTE CONTROL
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range \
and out of sight of your vehicle.
You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, ev\
en when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away , they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point.
WHEN PURCHASING A SECON d- HAN d VEHICLE
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a PEUG\
EOT dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and
start the vehicle.

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CLOSING
The window rises automatically after a few seconds and adjusts to
provide perfect sealing when closed.-

when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,
CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL
This control permits simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors,
boot
lid and fuel filler flap from inside the vehicle.
Locking
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
If one of the doors or the boot lid is open, the central locking from
the inside does not take place.
Unlocking
F Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button goes of f.
Locking / deadlocking from the outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from the outside, the
red indicator lamp flashes and the button is inactive.
F

With normal locking, pull on the interior door control lever to
unlock the vehicle.
F


With deadlocking, you have to use the remote control or the
key to unlock the vehicle.
When washing your vehicle:
-

first

lock

the

vehicle

using

the

remote

control

or

the

key,
-

avoid spraying the upper part of the windows,
-


keep the end of the high pressure nozzle at least 1 metre from
the windows and door seals.
When a door is not closed correctly:
Be aware of the risk of pinching when the window rises
automatically on closing the door

.
-

when the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen for a few seconds.
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ACCESS

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BOOT
OPENING
F Press this button for more than two seconds to unlock
the boot lid. The boot lid opens slightly.
F

Lift the boot lid.
This


action
also unlocks the doors and the fuel filler flap.
Using the manual control; vehicle unlocked
F Press the opening control above the number plate.
F
Lift the boot lid.
CLOSING
F Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
F
If necessary
, press the top of the boot lid to close it fully.
If the boot lid is not closed correctly: -

when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,
When selective unlocking is activated, the boot can also be
opened by a second press on the open padlock on the remote
control.
Using the remote control
Emergency locking
If the central locking system fails (flat battery), you are advised to disconnect the battery.
-

when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen for a few seconds.
Never grasp the boot lid by the active spoiler
.
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ACCESS

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FRONT SEATS
Seat with integral head restraint, consisting of a seat cushion and a se\
at
back which can be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving
and comfort.
ELECTRIC A dj USTMENTS
Forwards-backwards adjustment Seat cushion height adjustment
F Push the control forwards or rearwards to slide the seat. F
T
ilt the rear part of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the
required height.
The electrical functions of the seat are deactivated approximately
one minute after the ignition is switched off.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Carry out these adjustments with the engine running to avoid
discharging the battery.
Seat back angle adjustment
F Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to adjust the angle of the seat
back.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing
that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk \
of of jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the
floor

behind

the

seat

or

rear

passengers.

If

the

seat

jams,

stop

the

movement immediately

.
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MANUAL LUMBAR A dj USTMENT
F Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar
support.
HEATEd SEATS CONTROL
With the engine running, the front seats can be heated separately.
F

Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side of each front seat, to
switch

on and select the level of heating required:
0: Off.
1: Low.
2: Medium.
3: High.

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STORING DRIVING POSITIONS
System which takes into account the electrical settings of the driver's \
seat and the door mirrors. It enables you to store two positions using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
STORING A POSITION
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F
Adjust your seat and your door mirrors.
F


Press button
M, then press button 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard indicating that the settings have been
stored.
RECALLING A STORE d POSITION
Storing a new position cancels the previous position.
Using button 1 or 2
F Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the audible signal is heard
indicating the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is off, after a few consecutive position recalls,
the function will be deactivated until the engine is started,
to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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