PEUGEOT RCZ 2012 Owners Manual

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WELCOME


KEY

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 vehicle in all situations.
Therefore, on the fi rst few pages, you will fi nd a list of contents 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 vehicle, comfort, safety, driving, are
then presented in this handbook, to increase your appreciation of the
vehicle and to help you make the most of it.

Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of the equipment described in this
document, depending on its trim level, version and the specifi cation for
the country in which it was sold.

CONTENTS
2
ECO-DRIVING 20-21
Direction indicators 102Hazard warning lamps 102Emergency or assistance call 103Horn 103
Tyre under-inflation detection 103Braking assistance systems 105Trajectory control systems 106Active bonnet 108
Active spoiler 109Front seat belts 111Airbags 114Child seats 119
Front seats 65Steering wheel adjustment 69Mirrors 70Rear seats 73Ventilation 74
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 76Rear screen demist - defrost 78Courtesy lamp 79Interior mood lighting 80
Interior fittings 82Front armrest 85Boot fittings 88
Lighting controls 90LED lamps 93Automatic illumination of headlamps 94
Headlamp adjustment 96Directional lighting 97Wiper controls 98
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 100
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS 22-51
2/ACCESS 52-64
3/EASE OF USE and COMFORT 65-89
4/VISIBILITY 90-101
5/SAFETY 102-126
Remote control key 52Alarm 56Electric windows 59Doors 61Boot 64
Instrument panels 22Warning and indicator lamps 26Indicators 33
Instrument panel buttons 37Clock 38Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5))42Retractable colour screen (Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6))46Retractable colour screen (Peugeot Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D))48

CONTENTS
Steering lock - Starting 127Parking brake 128Hill start assist 129Manual gearbox 130
Gear shift indicator 131Automatic gearbox 132Speed limiter 136Cruise control 139
Parking sensors 142
Fuel tank 146Bonnet 148Petrol engines 149
Diesel engine 150Running out of fuel (Diesel) 151Checking levels 152
Checks 154
Temporary puncture repair kit 156Changing a wheel 163Snow chains 168Changing a wiper blade 169
Energy economy mode 170Battery 171Changing a bulb 173Changing a fuse 180Towing a vehicle 187
Towing a trailer 189Cleaning and maintenance 191Accessories 193
6/DRIVING 127-144
7/CHECKS 145-155
8/PRACTICAL INFORMATION 156-194
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 321-325
VISUAL SEARCH 326-332
Petrol engines 195Weights (petrol) 196Diesel engine 197Weights (Diesel) 198Dimensions 199Identification markings 200
9/TECHNICAL DATA 195-200
Emergency or assistance 201Peugeot Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D) 205Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 249Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5) 303
10/AUDIO EQUIPMENT and TELEMATICS 201-320

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EXTERIOR


1. Welcome lighting

This additional exterior and
interior lighting, controlled
remotely, makes your approach to
the vehicle easier when the light
is poor.

2. Directional lighting

This lighting automatically
provides additional visibility when
cornering. 80
97
109


5. Temporary tyre repair kit

This kit is a complete system,
consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge, for the
temporary repair of a tyre.
156



3. Active spoiler

This system improves the
aerodynamics of the vehicle.

4. Front and rear parking
sensors
This system warns you of any
obstacles detected in front of or
behind the vehicle when parking.
142


Aluminium arches

For maintenance of these
arches, do not use a dry
cloth with an abrasive
product. Use a sponge and
soapy water.

FAMILIARISATION
ACCESS


REMOTE CONTROL KEY


Unfolding / Folding the key
(press fi rst before unfolding or folding the key).
Normal locking
(press once; fi xed lighting of the
direction indicators).
or

Deadlocking the vehicle
(press twice in succession; fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators).
52

Unlocking and partial opening of
the boot lid
(press for more than two seconds).

Complete or selective unlocking of
the vehicle
(rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicators).

WELCOME LIGHTING

81
When poor light is detected by a sensor,
the remote switching on of the dipped beam
headlamps and sidelamps makes your
approach to the vehicle easier.
80

In the same way, the passenger compartment
lighting, such as the courtesy lamps, the door
sill lamps and the footwell lamps, comes on.

6
64

1.
Unlocking and partial opening of the boot lid.

2.
Open the boot lid.

For access to the fuel fi ller cap, the vehicle must be unlocked.


1.
Open the fuel fi ller fl ap by pressing at its rear edge.

2.
Remove the fuel fi ller cap by unscrewing it and hook it on to the
back of the fi ller fl ap.
Capacity of the tank: approximately 55 litres.
146


FUEL TANK

BOOT



1.
Partial opening of the boot lid.

2.
Open the boot lid.



Vehicle locked

Vehicle unlocked

FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR


1. Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment facilitates visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
80


2. Audio and telematic systems

This equipment benefi ts from the latest technology:
MP3 compatible Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5),
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) or Peugeot Connect
Media Navigation (NG4 3D) with 16/9 retractable colour
screen, JBL audio system, auxiliary sockets.

Peugeot Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)

Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)
205
249


4. Active spoiler

This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
109



3. Dual-zone digital air conditioning

This systems allows different levels of comfort
to be set for the driver and front passenger.
It then controls these levels automatically
according to the ambient conditions.
76

PEUGEOT Techno PVC

For maintenance of this trim, do not use
solvent or detergent with a dry cloth.
Remove dust fi rst, then use a soft cloth
and soapy water. Dry using another soft
cloth.
Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5)

303

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS



1.
Wipers / screenwash / trip computer
control stalk.

2.
Steering lock and ignition.

3.
Audio and telematic system steering
wheel control stalk.

4.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

5.
Gear lever.

6.
Parking brake.

7.
Instrument panel.

8.
Speaker (tweeter).

9.
Side adjustable air vent.

10.
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.

11 .
Manual headlamp height adjustment.