Peugeot RCZ 2012.5 - RHD (UK, Australia) Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2012.5, Model line: RCZ, Model: Peugeot RCZ 2012.5Pages: 336, PDF Size: 14.1 MB
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Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Dynamic
stability control
(ESC/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESC/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the directional
stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator
lamp on) the ESC/ASR system
has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Directional
headlamps
fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fi xed, then
fl ashing in the
passenger's seat
belt and front
airbag warning
lamp display. The driver or front passenger has
not buckled or has unbuckled
their seat belt.
Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
indicator lamp may also be accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in
the multifunction screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the dashboard,
has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their
associated indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position or the
"AUTO" position with low light.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO" position
in conditions of low light.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
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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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Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
It is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
deactivation lamp is also accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in
the multifunction screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag
fi xed, in the seat
belt and front
passenger's
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located
on the passenger's end of
the dashboard, is set to the
OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rear-facing"
child seat on the front seat. Before installing a "rear-facing" child seat on the front seat,
it is essential
to deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
On the other hand, where no "rear-facing" child seat is
present, it is recommended that the airbag be reactivated:
set the control to the ON
position.
ESC/ASR
fi xed. The button, located in the centre
of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The following functions are
deactivated.
- electronic stability
programme (ESC),
- anti-slip regulation or traction
control (ASR),
- automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps. Press the button again to reactivate these functions
manually. Its indicator lamp goes off.
These functions are reactivated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
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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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SERVICE INDICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It informs the driver when the next service is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service information appears on the
instrument panel central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising
the service operations comes on. The instrument panel central screen
indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles remain before the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen
indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example:
500 miles remain before the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen
indicates:
The spanner remains on
in the small screen
to indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
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Service overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner fl ashes
to
indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by 300 miles.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen indicates:
The spanner remains
on
in the small screen
to indicate that a service should have been
carried out.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor,
depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded
the one year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any time.
This information appears when running through the manual check
procedure.
)
Briefl y press the "CHECK/000"
button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds on the
instrument panel central screen, then disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock
the vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes for the zero reset to be
registered. After each service, the service indicator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:
)
switch off the ignition,
)
press and hold the "CHECK/000"
button,
)
switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a
countdown,
)
when the instrument panel central screen indicates "=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears from the small screen.
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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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LIGHTING DIMMER
Permits manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and
controls to suit the ambient light level. Only operates when the vehicle
lighting is on, with the exception of the daytime running lamps.
Activation
)
Press the button to change the brightness of the instruments and
controls.
)
When the lighting reaches the minimum setting, release the button,
then press again to increase it.
or
)
When the lighting reaches the maximum setting, release the button,
then press again to reduce it.
)
When the lighting reaches the level of brightness required, release
the button.
Deactivation
When the vehicle lighting is off, or in day mode on vehicles fi tted with
daytime running lamps, pressing the button does not have any effect.
CLOCK
The analogue clock, located between the central vents of the
dashboard, does not have an adjustment button.
To set the time, refer to the section relating to your multifunction
screen's confi guration menu.
The clock is synchronised with the multifunction screen time; once the
the setting has been confi rmed on the multifunction screen, the hands
will turn to synchronise with the screen, and each time the ignition is
switched on.