light Peugeot RCZ 2014 Owner's Guide

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT
SWITCHING THE SYSTEM OFF
 Turn the air fl ow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps go off.
This action switches off the air conditioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer guaranteed but a slight fl ow
of air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
 Turn the air fl ow dial to the right or press the "AUTO" button
to reactivate the system with the values set before it was
switched off.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode or
driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation
and deterioration of the air quality).
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
 Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated
from exterior odours and smoke.
 As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp on the button switches off.
9. Mono-zone / Dual-zone
 Press this button to equalise the comfort value on the passenger's side with that on the driver's side (mono
zone). The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
SWITCHING ON
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine
is running.
 Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
SWITCHING OFF
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an
excessive consumption of current.
 It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The
indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.
 Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel consumption. The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.

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COURTESY LAMP
A. Courtesy lamp
B. Map reading lamps
COURTESY LAMP
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies,
depending on the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
MAP READING LAMPS
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT
INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in
the vehicle when the light is poor.
SWITCHING ON
At night, the footwell lighting and the front courtesy mood lamp come
on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
SWITCHING OFF
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the
sidelamps are switched off.
PROGRAMMING
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting
makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated \
in
accordance with the light intensity detected by the brightness sensor.
SWITCHING ON
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The front door sill lighting, the footwell lighting and the courtesy lam\
ps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
SWITCHING OFF
The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a certain
time, when one of the doors is opened or the ignition is switched on.

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EXTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the
vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of \
light
detected by the sunshine sensor.
SWITCHING ON
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.
SWITCHING OFF
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time,
when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side,
also equipped with an illuminated courtesy mirror.
 With the ignition on, raise the concealing fl ap; the mirror is lit automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
ILLUMINATED AND COOLABLE
GLOBE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the vehicle's handbook
pack...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a pair of spectacles, tokens, cards\
,
a can...
 To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The lamp comes on when the lid is opened.
The glove box is equipped with an air vent, which can be opened or
closed. This distributes the same conditioned air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.

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FRONT ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the driver and front passenger.
The height and length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.
 Raise the cover to the required position (low, intermediate or high).
 If you raise the cover slightly beyond the high position, guide it when lowering it to the low position.
LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT
 Slide the cover fully forwards or rearwards.
STORAGE
 Raise the lever.
 Raise the cover fully.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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The duration of lighting varies, depending on the context:
- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
STORAGE BOX
This has areas for storing a box of spare bulbs, a fi rst aid kit, the
temporary puncture repair kit, a warning triangle, the removable ball
of the towbar system...
BOOT LAMPS
Your vehicle is fi tted with two boot lamps; one in the right-hand boot
side trim and a second in the centre under the rear shelf.
They come on automatically when the boot is opened and switch off
automatically when the boot is closed.
They cannot be deactivated manually.
A second warning triangle can be stored in the boot lid trim.
For access to it:
 raise the fl oor using the strap,
 secure it in the vertical position behind the stops, located on
the sides of the boot.

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VISIBILITY
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS
Control stalk for the selection and control of the various front and rea\
r
lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
MAIN LIGHTING
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle are designed to adapt
the driver's visibility progressively in relation to the climatic condit\
ions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear.
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
Other lamps are fi tted to fulfi l the requirements of particular driving
conditions:
- a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,
- directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering,
- daytime running lamps to be seen during the day.
SETTINGS
Various automatic lighting control modes are also available depending
on options:
- daytime running lamps,
- automatic illumination of headlamps,
- directional lighting,
- guide-me-home lighting. In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the
headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Model without AUTO lighting Model with AUTO lighting
MANUAL CONTROLS
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring \
A
and the stalk B .
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it to position the symbol required facing the mark.
Lighting off / daytime running lamps.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull it to switch between dipped headlamps / main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the
main beam headlamps temporarily ("headlamp fl ash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
DISPLAYS
Lighting of the corresponding indicator lamp on the instrument panel
confi rms the switching on of the lighting selected.
The instrument panel has permanent back-lighting, both day and night.
In this case, illumination of the instrument panel is not linked to the \
exterior lighting.

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C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamp operates with the dipped and main beam headlamps. Rear foglamp.
 Turn the ring C forwards and release to switch on the rear foglamp.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamp and the sidelamps will remain on.
 Turn the ring C rearwards and release to switch off all the lamps. In good or rainy weather, both day and night, use of the rear
foglamp is prohibited. In these situations, the power of its beam
may dazzle other drivers. It should only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch
on the foglamp and dipped beam headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the rear foglamp when it is no longer
needed.
Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately,
except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate ring
A to the "0" position -
lamps off, then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off
automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.