sensor Peugeot RCZ 2011 User Guide

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REAR VIEW MIRROR

Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass:
this reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the headlamps from
following vehicles, low sun...


Manual day/night model

Adjustment



)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day"
position.



Day/night position



)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.

)
Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".









Automatic day/night model


In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
Due to the curve of the rear screen, the image in the rear view
mirror may be slightly distorted; take this into account when
manoeuvring the vehicle.

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EASE OF USE AND COMFORT
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation
and maintenance guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct
the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the
windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard;
this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes,
once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good
condition and have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer
to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger
compartment fi lter. Thanks to its special active additive,
it contributes to the purifi cation of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you
are also advised to refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for information on when it should be checked.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the
available engine power and so improves towing performance.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting high enough to quickly change
the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does
not present any danger to the ozone layer.









RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the
vehicle when the light is poor.

SWITCHING ON

At night, the footwell lighting and the front courtesy mood lamp come on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.


SWITCHING OFF

The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the
sidelamps are switched off.


PROGRAMMING

The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.






INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting
makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated in
accordance with the light intensity detected by the brightness sensor.

SWITCHING ON



)
Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The front door sill lighting, the footwell lighting and the courtesy lamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.


SWITCHING OFF

The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time
or when one of the doors is opened.


PROGRAMMING

The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
The welcome lighting duration is associated with and identical to
that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

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EASE OF USE AND COMFORT





EXTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the
vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor.

SWITCHING ON




)
Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.




PROGRAMMING

The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle
confi guration menu.


SWITCHING OFF


The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time,
when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main beam headlamps.


Front and rear foglamps.
Press, turning ring C
:


)
forwards once to switch on the front foglamps,

)
forwards again to switch on the rear foglamp,

)
rearwards once to switch off the rear foglamp,

)
rearwards again to switch off the front foglamps.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model) or
when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the front
foglamps and the sidelamps will remain on.


)
Turn the ring rearwards to switch off the front foglamps,
the sidelamps will then switch off.






In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In these situations, the power
of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch
on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp
when they are no longer necessary.


Switching off of the lamps when the ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately,
except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.


Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate ring A
to the "0"
position -
lamps off, then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off
automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.

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AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HEADLAMPS

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, when a low level of external light is
detected or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

Activation



)
Turn the ring to the "AUTO"
position. The automatic illumination of
headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.



Deactivation



)
Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the screen.



Associated with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting

Association with the automatic lighting provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters in the vehicle confi guration menu,

- automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic
lillumination of headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient light. In
this case, the lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.

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AUTOMATIC RAIN SENSITIVE WINDSCREEN WIPERS

The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing the stalk
downwards to the "AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.


Switching off

This is controlled manually by the driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position "0"
.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.


Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing the
stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper blades, it is advisable
to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION

System which automatically and continuously checks the pressure of
the tyres while driving.
The tyre under-infl ation detection system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the need for the driver to be vigilant or to drive
responsibly. Sensors fi tted in each valve trigger a warning in the event of malfunction
(speed above 12 mph (20 km/h)).

Under-inflated tyre

This warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
accompanied by an audible signal and an alert message
identifying the wheel concerned.


)
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres are cold.









HORN


Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent danger.


)
Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.










EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE
CALL
This system allows you to make an emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated PEUGEOT service.
For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.

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SAFETY
All repairs and changing of tyres on a wheel fi tted with this
system must be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a wheel which is not detected
by your vehicle (example: fi tting of snow tyres), you must have
the system reinitialised by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
This system does not avoid the need to have the tyre pressures
checked regularly (refer to the "Identifi cation markings" section)
to ensure that the optimum dynamic performance of the vehicle is
maintained and prevent premature wear of the tyres, particularly in
arduous driving conditions (heavy load, high speed).
The tyre pressures must be checked cold, at least once a month.
Remember to also check the pressure of the spare wheel if your
vehicle has one.
The tyre under-infl ation detection system may experience
temporary interference due to electro-magnetic signals on a
frequency close to that used by the system.


Puncture

The STOP
warning lamp comes on and this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and an alert message identifying the wheel concerned.


)
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, avoiding any sudden movement
of the steering wheel and the brakes.

)
Repair or change the damaged wheel (punctured or very defl ated
tyre), and have the tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.



Sensor(s) not detected or faulty

This warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
accompanied by an alert message to identify the wheel or
wheels which are not detected or to indicate a fault in the
system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to replace the
faulty sensor(s).
This message is also displayed when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired) or when one or more wheels
without a sensor are fi tted.
If your vehicle has a spare wheel, this does not have a sensor.

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... BIP ... BIP ... BIP ...
DRIVING

This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.

Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected
initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due
to the presence of blind spots.






PARKING SENSORS

This system indicates the proximity of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree,
gate, etc.) which comes within the fi eld of detection of sensors located
in the bumper.

REAR PARKING SENSORS

The system is switched on by engaging reverse gear. This is
accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.


Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the
frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on
which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes
less than approximately thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.