Peugeot RCZ 2012.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend use of the PEUGEOT genuine towbar with ball
which can be removed without tools and its harness that have
been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is fi tted outside the PEUGEOT dealer network, it must
be fi tted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.


DRIVING ADVICE

Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particularly careful.

Distribution of loads



)
Distribute 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.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and
towing loads which apply to your vehicle version.


Side wind



)
Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.

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Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.


Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical signalling on the trailer.

)
If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a
genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.


When not towing a trailer, remove the quickly-detachable tow ball
before driving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The general recommendations on cleaning and maintaining your vehicle
are given in the servicing and warranty booklet.










ALUMINIUM ARCHES

To clean these arches, do not use a dry cloth with an abrasive product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.







PEUGEOT TECHNO TEP

To clean this trim, do not use solvents or detergents with a dry cloth.
First remove dust, then use a soft cloth and soapy water. Dry with
another soft cloth.










HEADLAMPS AND LAMPS

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses, fi nished with a protective
lacquer.
Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with detergent or
solvent products.
Use a sponge and soapy water.










CUSTOMISING STICKERS

These customising parts are self-adhesive stickers, treated to give good
resistance to ageing and tearing.
They are intended for customising the body.
Available also as accessories, we recommend that you have them fi tted
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. The use of a high pressure jet wash for cleaning the headlamps,
lamps and their surrounds may damage the lacquer and seals.
Observe the recommendations on pressure and distance for jet
washing.
First clean persistent stains with a sponge and warm soapy water.
When washing your vehicle, keep the end of a high-pressure
lance at least 30 centimetres from the stickers.

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MATT PAINT

If you vehicle is fi nished with a clear matt lacquer, please observe the
following recommendations to avoid damaging the paintwork by the use
of an inappropriate cleaning procedures.
These recommendations are also valid for alloy road wheels fi nished
with clear matt lacquer.

Never clean the vehicle without water.
Never wash your vehicle in an automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will
make the paintwork shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or
preserving products (such as wax, for example) on the paintwork.
These products are only suitable for bright fi nishes. Application of
these products on vehicles with a matt fi nish will seriously damage
the paint surface of the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible shiny or
stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with a lance fi tted with a
brush, this may scratch the paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that fi nishes with a hot wax
cycle. From the range of cleaning and maintenance products in the
"TECHNATURE" range recommended and approved by PEUGEOT,
use only the insect remover and car shampoo, which are the only
products to be used on the bodywork.
The insect remover can also be used to remove minor marks (for
example: fi nger marks...).
Always have paint repairs done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


We recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a
water hose with a high output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfi bre cloth to dry the vehicle. It must be clean and
used without heavy pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the bodywork using a
soft cloth, then leave to dry.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION




ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for
reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefi t from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.








"Comfort":

front parking sensors, cool box...


"Transport solutions":

boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly
detachable ball, towbar harnesses...

"Style":

leather and alcantara sport steering wheel, alcantara gear lever gaiter,
alloy wheels, door mirror shells in carbon fi bre...


"Safety and security":

anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, fi rst
aid kit, fi re extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers...


"Protection":

boot liner, mats * , bumper protective strips, vehicle protective cover...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.
When fi tting a trailer towbar and its harness outside the
PEUGEOT dealer network, this must be done following the
manufacturer's recommendations.

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Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter,
you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the specifi cation of
transmitters which can be fi tted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specifi c installation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).



Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a
PEUGEOT representative to be shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.



"Multimedia":

portable navigation systems, Wi-Fi on Board...
By going to a PEUGEOT dealer you can also obtain products for
cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological
products from the "TECHNATURE" range, topping up products
(screenwash, ...), touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact colour of
your vehicle, refi lls (cartridge for temporary tyre repair kit...), ...

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TECHNICAL DATA

Engines


1.6 litre THP
150 hp



1.6 litre THP 156 hp



1.6 litre THP
163 hp



1.6 litre THP
200 hp



Gearboxes

Automatic
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes:

4J...


5FE-J



5FV-8



5FV-A



5FM-J



5FU-8


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 598
1 598
1 598
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) *
110
115
120
147
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 050
6 000
6 000
5 500
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
240
240
240
275
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
1 400
1 400
1 400
1 700
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
Ye s
Yes
Yes
Yes

Oil capacities (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
PETROL ENGINES AND GEARBOXES


*
The maximum power quoted is the type approved value obtained on a test bed, under the conditions defi ned in European legislation
(directive 1999/99/CE).

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*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Engines


1.6 litre THP
150
hp



1.6 litre THP 156 hp



1.6 litre THP
163 hp



1.6 litre THP
200 hp



Gearboxes


Automatic



Manual



Auto.



Automatic



Manual



Model codes: 4J...


5FE-J



5FV-8



5FV-A



5FM-J



5FU-8


- Unladen weight
1 297
1 275
1 297
1 297
1 297
- Kerb weight
1 372
1 350
1 372
1 372
1 372
- Payload
463
465
463
463
483
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 760
1 740
1 760
1 760
1 780
- Gross train weight (GVW)

on a 12% gradient

2 260
2 240
2 260
2 260
2 280
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient

500
500
500
500
500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit)
650
650
650
650
650
- Unbraked trailer
500
500
500
500
500
- Recommended nose weight
65
65
65
65
65
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
every additional 1000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
PETROL WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (IN KG)

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TECHNICAL DATA

Engine



2.0 litre HDi 163 hp



Gearbox

Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes:

4J...


RHH-8


Cubic capacity (cc)

1 997
Bore x stroke (mm)

85 x 88
Max power: EU standard (kW) *
120
Max power engine speed (rpm)
3 750
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
340
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
2 000
Fuel

Diesel
Catalytic converter

Yes
Particle emission fi lter

Yes

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement)
-
DIESEL ENGINE AND GEARBOX


*
The maximum power quoted is the type approved value obtained on a test bed, under the conditions defi ned in European legislation
(directive 1999/99/CE).

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*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Diesel engine



2.0 litre HDi 163 hp



Gearbox



Manual



Model codes: 4J...



RHH-8


- Unladen weight

1 370
- Kerb weight

1 445
- Payload

455
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 825
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient

2 325
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient

500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit)
650
- Unbraked trailer

500
- Recommended nose weight
65
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
every additional 1000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.