engine PEUGEOT RCZ 2012 User Guide

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations








Rear foglamp


fi xed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the rear
foglamp.





Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.





Parking
brake


fi xed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,
keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the
"Parking brake" section.



Passenger's
front airbag
fi xed on the
seat belt and
passenger's front
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located on
the passenger's side of the
dashboard, has been placed in
the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install
a "rear facing" child seat. While you do not have a rear-facing child seat fi tted to
the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the
passenger's front airbag be activated.
On the other hand, before fi tting a rear-facing child seat,
you must turn the control switch to the "OFF"
position.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS












COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

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 an alert message in the
screen.

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 qualifi ed workshop.
















ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The vehicle must be on level ground and the engine must have
been off for more than 30 minutes for this level check to be
accurate. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

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

)
when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

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Oil level correct

This is indicated by the fl ashing 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 confi rmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Lack of oil

Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed this level (risk of damage
to the engine),

- B
= min; top up the level via the oil fi ller cap, using
the correct grade of oil for your engine.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS












MANUAL CHECK

This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle (reminder of
the active alert warnings) and the service information.


)
With the engine running, to start a manual check, briefl y 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 qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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 fi rst
registration.



Total distance recorder



)
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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ACCESS














LOST KEYS

Visit a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identifi cation 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 diffi cult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag deployment.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except 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, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION

Do not make any modifi cations 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 SECOND-HAND VEHICLE

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a PEUGEOT 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 fi ller fl ap from inside the vehicle.


Locking



)
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



)
Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button goes off.


Locking / deadlocking from the outside

When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from the outside, the
red indicator lamp fl ashes and the button is inactive.


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

)
With deadlocking, you have to use the remote control or the
key to unlock the vehicle.

When washing your vehicle:


- fi rst 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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BOOT

OPENING



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

)
Lift the boot lid.
This action also unlocks the doors and the fuel fi ller fl ap.




Using the manual control; vehicle unlocked



)
Press the opening control above the number plate.

)
Lift the boot lid.




CLOSING



)
Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.

)
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 (fl at 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.

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

MANUAL LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT



)
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.


)
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



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Adjust your seat and your door mirrors.

)
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 STORED POSITION

Storing a new position cancels the previous position.



Using button 1 or 2



)
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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MIRRORS

DOOR MIRRORS

Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror glass permitting the lateral
rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can be
folded electrically.

Demisting - defrosting

The demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors is effected with
the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen
(refer to the "Demisting-defrosting the rear screen" section).


Adjustment



)
Move control A
to the right or to the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

)
Move control B
in all four directions to adjust.

)
Return control A
to the central position.
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of
vehicles approaching from behind.