air conditioning Peugeot RCZ 2014 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
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Direction indicators 101Hazard warning lamps 101Emergency or assistance call 102Horn 102
Braking assistance systems 103Trajectory control systems 104Active bonnet 106Active spoiler 107
Front seat belts 110Airbags 113Child seats 118Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 120
Front seats 64Steering wheel adjustment 68Mirrors 69Rear seats 72Ventilation 73
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 75Rear screen demist - defrost 77Courtesy lamp 78Interior mood lighting 79
Interior fittings 81Front armrest 84Boot fittings 87
Lighting controls 89LED lamps 92Automatic illumination of headlamps 93
Headlamp adjustment 95Directional lighting 96Wiper controls 97
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 99
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/MONITORING 22-50
2/ACCESS 51-63
3/EASE OF USE and COMFORT 64-88
4/VISIBILITY 89-100
5/SAFETY 101-128
Remote control key 51Alarm 55Electric windows 58Doors 60Boot 63
Instrument panels 22Warning and indicator lamps 26Indicators 33
Instrument panel buttons 37Clock 38Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5)) PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5)) PEUGEOT42Retractable colour screen (PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6)) 46Retractable colour screen (PEUGEOT Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)) 48
ECO-DRIVING 20-21

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FAMILIARISATION
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INTERIOR
1. Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment facilitates visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
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)
4. Active spoiler control
(except 1.6 litre THP 270 hp version)
This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
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. 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)

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CENTRE CONSOLES
1. Audio and telematic 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 (ESC/ASR/EBA) button.
Parking sensors button.
PEUGEOT services button.
8. PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) and storage compartment, PEUGEOT
Connect Navigation (RT6) or PEUGEOT
Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D).
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 Navigation (NG4 3D).
14. Cup holder.
15. Front armrest / USB / auxiliary socket.

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OPTIMISE THE USE OF YOUR GEARBOX
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without
waiting. During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as
soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For vehicles fi tted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this
indicator appears only in manual mode.
DRIVE SMOOTHLY
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffi c noise.
CONTROL THE USE OF YOUR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as soon
as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(fi lm, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to \
optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is fl owing well.

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MONOCHROME SCREEN C (WITH
PEUGEOT CONNECT SOUND (RD5))
DISPLAYS IN THE SCREEN
Displays according to context:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature with air conditioning (the value displayed fl ashes if there is a risk of ice),
- visual parking assistance,
- audio functions,
- alert messages,
- the display and vehicle equipment settings menus.
CONTROLS
From the control panel of your PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5), you
can:
 press the "MENU" button for access to the main menu ,
 press the "  " or "  " buttons to scroll through the items on the
screen,
 press the "MODE" button to change the permanent application
(audio source, telephone...),
 press the "  " or "  " buttons to change a setting value,
 press the "OK" button to confi rm,
or
 press the "Back" button to abandon the operation in progress.

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VENTILATION
AIR INTAKE
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is fi ltered and
originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of\

the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
AIR FLOW PATHS
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls
selected by the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort
required by mixing the air of the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to diffuse the air in the
passenger compartment combining several air vents.
The air fl ow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation blower.
CONTROL PANEL
The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A
on the centre console. The functions offered are:
- the level of comfort required,
- air fl ow,
- air distribution,
- demisting/defrosting,
- manual or digital air conditioning controls.
AIR DIFFUSION
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents.
3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation
and maintenance guidelines below:
 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the
windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.
 Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.
 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer
to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter. Thanks to its special active additive,
it contributes to the purifi cation of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
 To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to refer to the warranty and maintenance
record for information on when it should be checked.
 If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the
available engine power and so improves towing performance. The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal. If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting high enough to quickly change
the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does
not present any danger to the ozone layer.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT
DUAL-ZONE DIGITAL
AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Automatic comfort programme
 Press the "AUTO" button. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
We recommend the use of this mode: it permits automatic and
optimised adjustment of all of the functions, passenger compartment
temperature, air fl ow, air distribution and air recirculation, in accordance
with the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
2. Driver's side adjustment
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold
air, the air fl ow will reach its optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells only.
3. Passenger's side adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the
temperature to their requirements.
The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level
of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right respectively to decrease
or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder
or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change
the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. The
system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and
as quickly as possible.

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4. Automatic visibility programme
The automatic comfort programme may not be suffi cient to
quickly demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).
MANUAL OPERATION
If you wish, you can make a different choice from that offered by the
system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
 Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the system to completely
automatic operation.
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.
 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until "LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
 Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in discomfort (humidity,
condensation).
 Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air conditioning. The indicator lamp in the "A/C" button comes on.
6. Air distribution adjustment
 Press one or more buttons to direct the air fl ow towards:
- the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),
- the windscreen, the side windows and the vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells,
- the vents and the footwells,
- the vents,
- the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.
7. Air flow adjustment
 Turn this control to the left to decrease the air fl ow or to the right to increase the air fl ow.
The air fl ow indicator lamps, between the two fans, come on
progressively in relation to the value requested.
 Press this button to activate the automatic visibility programme.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The system automatically controls the air conditioning, the air fl ow and
the air intake and provides optimum distribution of the ventilation to t\
he
windscreen and side windows.
 To switch the system off, press this button again or on "AUTO" .
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the indicator lamp in
the "AUTO" button comes on.

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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.