fuel consumption Peugeot RCZ 2014 Owner's Manual

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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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LIMIT THE CAUSES OF EXCESS
CONSUMPTION
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof\

bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refi t your summer tyres.
OBSERVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON
MAINTENANCE
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter,
passenger compartment fi lter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down \
to a consistent average.

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MONITORING
Vehicle parameters *
This menu allows you to activate or deactivate certain driving and
comfort equipment:
- vehicle speed repeat,
- selective unlocking (refer to the "Access" section),
- guide-me-home lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- interior mood lighting (refer to the "Ease of use and comfort" section),
- daytime running lamps ** (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- directional headlamps (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- rear parking sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).
Choice of language
This menu allows you to select the language used by the display:
Deutsch, English, Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Portugues,\

Pусский, Portugues-Brasil, Türkçe ** .
Choice of units
This menu allows you to select the units: temperature (°Celsius or
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
* Depending on version.
** Depending on country of sale.

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MONITORING
DATA DISPLAYS
 Press the button, located at the end of the wiper stalk , to display
the various trip computer tabs in succession.
 Press the up and down arrows on the navigator for the instrument panel with large central screen to display the various trip computer
tabs in succession.
With the large central screen
TRIP COMPUTER
Instrument panel with small central screen
Instrument panel with large central screen With the small central screen
System that gives you information on the journey in progress (range,
fuel consumption…).

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- The current information tab with: ● the range,
● the current fuel consumption.
- The trip "1" tab with: ● the distance travelled,
● the average fuel consumption,
● the average speed,
for the fi rst trip.
- The trip "2" tab with: ● the distance travelled,
● the average fuel consumption,
● the average speed,
for the second trip.
 Pressing the button again takes you to a black screen.
A further press returns you to the normal display. TRIP ZERO RESET
 When the trip required is displayed, press the button at the end of the wiper stalk for more than two seconds.
With the large central screen
 When the required trip is displayed, press the "OK" button on the
navigator for the instrument panel with large central screen.
With the small central screen
Trips "1" and "2" are independent but their use is identical.
For example, trip " 1 " can be used for daily fi gures, and trip " 2 " for
monthly fi gures.
With the large screen, the trip computer also includes a tab for the
current speed and a tab to repeat the navigation instructions.

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MONITORING

TRIP COMPUTER, A FEW DEFINITIONS
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank (related to the average fuel consumption over the\

last few miles (kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change in the style of driving
or the relief, resulting in a signifi cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km), dashes are displayed.
After fi lling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.

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MONITORING
"SETUP" MENU
 Press the "SETUP" button to gain access to the confi guration
menu:
- "Display confi guration",
- "Voice synthesis",
- "Choice of language",
- "Vehicle parameters",
- "Alert log".
For safety reasons, confi guration of the multifunction screen by
the driver must only be done when stationary.
Display configuration
This menu allows you to choose a colour scheme for the screen, to
adjust the brightness, set the date and time and choose the units for
distance (km or miles), fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l) and\

temperature (°Centigrade or °Fahrenheit).
Voice synthesis
This men allows you to adjust the volume for navigation instructions and\

to choose the type of voice (male or female).
* Depending on version.
** According to country of sale.
Choice of language
This menu allows you to choose the language used by the screen
(French, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Dutch, Turkish,
Polish, Russian).
Vehicle parameters *
This menu allows you to activate or deactivate certain driving and
comfort equipment, arranged by category:
- Access to the vehicle ● Selective unlocking of the driver's door; refer to "Access"),
- Parking sensors
- Operation of wipers
● Rear wiper linked to reverse (rear wiper operates in reverse gear; refer to "Visibility"),
- Lighting confi guration (see "Visibility"):
● Duration of the guide-me-home lighting,
● Directional headlamps (main/additional directional lighting),
● Mood lighting (Interior mood lighting),
● Daytime running lamps function ** .
Alert log
It lists the active alerts by displaying their associated messages in tu\
rn.
Setting the date and time
 Press " SETUP ".
 Select "Display confi guration" and confi rm.
 Select "Set date and time" and confi rm.
You can select " Synchronise the minutes with GPS ", so that the
minutes are adjusted automatically by satellite reception.  Select the setting to modify. Conform by pressing "
OK ", then adjust
the setting and modify again.
 Adjust the settings one by one.
 Select " OK " in the screen then confi rm to save the setting.

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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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It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle
speed and engine speed permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode. M and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position D (automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two positions).
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P or N to
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the lever is not in position
P , when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is
an audible signal is heard accompanied by a message.
 Return the lever to position P ; the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
OPERATING FAULT
When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is locked in
3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P to R
and from N to R . This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions
permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,
- if you force the lever from position P to another position when
the battery is fl at.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with
the engine running (traffi c jam, etc.), place the gear lever in
position N and apply the parking brake.

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DRIVING
GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most
appropriate gear.
OPERATION
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the
system may advise you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can follow
this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered
compulsory. In fact, the confi guration of the road, the amount of traffi c
and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. The system adapts its gear change recommendation according
to the driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and the demands of the
driver (power, acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging fi rst gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow. Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On vehicle fi tted with a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.