Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Manual

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CHANGING A BULB
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protective coating:
F
do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with
a detergent or solvent product,
F


use a sponge and soapy water or a pH neutral product,
F


when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do
not keep the lance directed towards the lamps or their edges
for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and
seals.
FRONT LAMPS
Model with halogen headlamps
1. d irection indicators (PY21W amber).
2. d
ipped beam headlamps (H7).
3.

Main beam headlamps (H1).
4.

d
aytime running lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W)


or
d

aytime running lamps / sidelamps (LE d s).
Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been
switched off for several minutes (risk of serious burns).
F Do

not

touch

the

bulb

directly

with

your

fingers,

use

a

lint-free

cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid\

damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type
and


specification.
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1. d irection indicators (PY21W SV silver).
2. d
irectional dipped / main beam headlamps ( d 1S).
3.

Additional main beam headlamps (H1).
4.

d
aytime running lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W)


or

d aytime running lamps / sidelamps (LE d s).
Model with xenon and directional headlamps
Risk of electrocution
xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F
Pull the bulb out and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber or silver coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators,
must
be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications and colour.
When
refitting, close the protective cover carefully to assure the
sealing of the headlamp.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F

Spread the springs to release the bulb.
F


Pull the bulb out and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F

Compress the springs to release the bulb.
F


Remove the bulb and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing daytime running lamp / sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F Turn
the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F

Pull the bulb and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
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Changing integrated direction indicator side repeaters
Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelampsREAR LAMPS
1. Sidelamps (LEd s).
2. d
irection indicators (LE d s).
3.

Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).
4.


Reversing lamps (P21W).
5.


Foglamp (P21W).
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT


dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop.
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified

workshop.

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Changing brake lamps / sidelamps
This bulb is changed from outside the boot, having first removed the rear lamp:
F
open the boot lid,
F

unclip the access flap of the corresponding side trim, then remove it,
F

unclip the lamp taking hold of it at the base, then tilt it,
F

turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and remove it,
F turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
F

disconnect the lamp connector
,
F remove
the two lamp fixing bolts,
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Changing reversing lamps and foglamps
Version with asymmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes
These two bulbs are changed from outside the rear bumper:
F
unclip the protective cover from the rear
, then tilt it,
F remove
it completely to gain access to the two lamp fixing bolts,
On the left-hand side, take care not to touch the silencer; risk
of burns, if you change the bulb immediately after switching
off the ignition.
F turn
these two bolts one quarter of a turn and remove them,
F

push the lamp towards the inside to unclip it, then tilt it,
F


pull the lamp towards the outside for access to the various bulb-
holders.
-


For the reversing lamps: pull the corresponding bulb holder
,
- turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
- For
the foglamp: turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and
remove it,
-

turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Version with symmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes
The bulbs on these two types of lamp are changed by partly removing
the lamp unit A in the rear bumper:
F using a screwdriver, remove the 3 fixing screws B located under the
vehicle,
Take care not to touch the silencer; risk of burns, if you
change the bulb immediately after switching off the ignition.
F

without forcing, lower the rear part of the lamp unit for access to the \
bulb holders C

,
F turn
the corresponding bulb holder a quarter of a turn then remove
it towards the front of the vehicle,
F

turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
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Changing sidelamps and direction indicators
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When using this type of washing on stubborn dirt, do not persist
on the headlamps, the lamps and their surrounds to avoid
damaging their protective coating and seals.
Changing number plate lamps (W5W)
F Insert the end of the vehicle's key in the hole in the transparent
cover .
F

Push towards the outside to unclip it.
F


Remove the transparent cover
.
F

Pull the bulb out and change it.
Changing the third brake lamp (LEds)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
High pressure washing

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CHANGING A FUSE
ACCESS TO THE TOOLS
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of the dashboard fusebox cover
.
To gain access to them:
F turn
the screw a quarter of a turn to the left,
F

unclip the cover by pulling at the top right,
F


remove the cover completely and turn it over
,
F remove
the carrier on which is fitted the tweezer.
CHANGING A FUSE
Before changing a fuse, tit is necessary to:
F
identify the cause and correct it,
F


switch of
f all electrical consumers,
F

immobilise the vehicle and switch of
f the ignition,
F

identify the failed fuse using the allocation tables and drawings
presented on the following pages.
T

o replace a fuse, you must:
-

use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing and
check

the condition of its filament,
-

always replace a failed fuse with a fuse of the same rating (same
colour);

a different rating fuse may cause malfunctions (risk of fire).
Good Failed
Tweezer
If the fault recurs soon after changing a fuse, have the electrical
system of your vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
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Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with
standard or optional equipment.
Before
installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your
vehicle,

contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended
by PEUGEOT and not installed in accordance with its instructions,
in particular when the combined consumption of all of the
additional
equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.