warning Peugeot RCZ 2011 Owner's Manual

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electronic system. Please note this specifi c warning. It is advisable to contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.

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WELCOME


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WARNING:

this symbol marks warnings which it is essential to observe for
your own safety, for the safety of others or to avoid any risk of
damaging your vehicle.


INFORMATION:

this symbol draws your attention to additional information for
better use of your vehicle.


PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT:

this symbol accompanies advice relating to protection of the
environment.


PAGE REFERENCE:

this symbol invites you to refer to the pages which provide details
of the function. Thank you for choosing an RCZ, a symbol of confi dence, passion and
inspiration.
This handbook has been designed to enable you to make the most of
your RCZ.
On the fi rst few pages, you will fi nd a detailed summary, followed by
a quick reference guide intended to make it easier for you to become
familiar with your vehicle.
All of the details specifi c to your RCZ, comfort, safety, driving, are then
presented in this handbook to increase your appreciation of the vehicle
and allow you to take full advantage of its potential.
Your vehicle will be fi tted with only some of the equipment described in
this handbook, depending on its version and the specifi cation particular
to the country in which it is sold.

CONTENTS
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ECO-DRIVING 20-21
Direction indicators 99
Hazard warning lamps 99
Emergency or assistance call 100
Horn 100Tyre under-inflation detection 100
Braking assistance systems 102
Trajectory control systems 103
Active bonnet 105Active spoiler 106
Front seat belts 108
Airbags 111
Child seats 116 Front seats 63
Steering wheel adjustment 67
Mirrors 68
Rear seats 71
Ventilation 72Dual-zone digital air conditioning 74
Rear screen demist - defrost 76
Courtesy lamp 77
Interior mood lighting 78Interior fittings 80
Front armrest 83
Boot fittings 86
Lighting controls 88
Automatic illumination of headlamps 92Headlamp adjustment 93
Directional lighting 94Wiper controls 95
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 97
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 22-49
2/ACCESS 50-62
3/EASE OF USE AND COMFORT 63-87
4/VISIBILITY 88-98
5/SAFETY 99-123
Remote control key 50
Alarm 54Electric windows 57
Doors 59Boot 62 Instrument panels 22
Warning and indicator lamps 26
Indicators 33Instrument panel buttons 37
Clock 38
Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (Peugeot Connect Sound) 4216/9 high defi nition retractable colour screen
(Peugeot Connect Media) 46

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CENTRE CONSOLES




1.
Audio and telematics system microphone.

2.
Courtesy lamp/Map reading lamps/Interior
mood lighting.

3.
Seat belt and front passenger's airbag
warning lamps display.

4.
Interior volumetric sensors (alarm).

5.
Multifunction screen.

6.
Clock.

7.
Emergency call button.
Alarm button.
Central locking button.
Hazard warning lamps button.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR/EBA)
button.
Parking sensors button.
PEUGEOT services button.

8.
Peugeot Connect Sound and storage
compartment or Peugeot Connect Media.

9.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

10.
Front ashtray.

11 .
12 V accessories socket.

12.
Active spoiler control.

13.
Storage compartment or instrument panel
navigator associated with the Peugeot
Connect Media.

14.
Cup holder.

15.
Front armrest/USB/auxiliary socket.

FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING

The instrument panel has permanent back-
lighting for improved visibility in all situations,
both day and night.


- With the ignition on, the fuel gauge needle
should indicate the level of fuel remaining.

- With the engine running, its associated
low level warning lamp should switch off.

- With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should display "OK" or "correct",
depending on version, for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
60
22

- With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.

- With the engine running, these warning
lamps should switch off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.

WARNING LAMPS

26 Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the
status of the corresponding function.


A.
Emergency call in progress.


SWITCH PANEL
54 195
104
140
195

B.
Deactivating the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt sensors (alarm).

C.
Central locking.

D.
Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

E.
Deactivation of the front and rear parking
sensors.

F.
Access to PEUGEOT services.

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STARTING



1.
Stop
position.

2.
Running
position.

3.
Starting
position.


IGNITION SWITCH


Avoid attaching any heavy objects to the
key which would weigh down on its shaft
in the ignition switch; this could cause a
malfunction.

PASSENGER SAFETY



)
Selection of the position:
"OFF"
(deactivated), with "rear facing"
child seat,
"ON"
(activated), with front passenger or
"forwards facing" child seat.


PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG

112, 116

A.
Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.

B.
Front left seat belt warning lamp.

C.
Front right seat belt warning lamp.

D.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

E.
Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

F.
Passenger's front airbag deactivated
warning lamp.

G.
Passenger's front airbag activated
warning lamp.


SEAT BELTS AND
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
108, 112, 116

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL
OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
INSTRUMENT PANELS


DIALS



1.
Rev counter.

Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2.
Coolant temperature.

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (° Celsius).

3.
Fuel level.

Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

4.
Vehicle speed.

Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).

5.
Small display screen.


6.
Central display screen.


7.
Display management button.

Starts a manual CHECK.
Recalls the service information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or
service indicator).

8.
Lighting rheostat button.

Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and
controls.

With large central display screen


Panel. grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and
warning lamps, with permanent back-lighting.
For more information, refer to the paragraph relating to the button
or function and its associated display.


With small central display screen

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km
l/100
90
500
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12
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km/h
km
l/100
90
500 LIMIT Pause
10,2
4
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

DISPLAYS


*
According to engine.

**
Only on the large central display screen.

***
Only on the large central display screen with Peugeot Connect Media.


Small display screen



A.
Trip distance recorder.

(miles or km)

B.
Distance recorder.

(miles or km)


C.
Service spanner,
if a service is due shortly or is overdue.



Central display screen


D. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.


E. Indication:



- of a gear change * (manual gearbox),

or

- of the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).



F. Engine oil level indicator,

service indicator.

(miles or km)

These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on,
then disappear after a few seconds.
Warning and status indicator
lamps
/ CHECK.

Tyre under-infl ation detection.

Trip computer.

Vehicle speed repeat ** .

Vehicle parameters ** .

Navigation - Guidance *** .

These six functions are displayed according to the selection.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS

Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the
warning lamp concerned.


Associated warnings

The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning lamps may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
warning lamp is also accompanied by:


- a pictogramme in the central instrument panel screen and a
message in the multi-function screen,
or

- a pictogramme and a message in the central instrument panel
screen.



Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the
illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the
fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

1/
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








STOP


fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message
in the screen. Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system, power
steering, engine lubrication or
cooling system malfunction or a
punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that the
engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Maximum
coolant
temperature


fi xed with the
needle in the red
zone. The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.







Braking


fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level is
too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualifi ed workshop.