low beam Peugeot RCZ 2014 Owner's Manual

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SEEING CLEARLY
LIGHTING
Ring A
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
Ring B
Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance; the corresponding
direction indicators will fl ash until the stalk is
moved from this position.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Three flashes
Press the lighting stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance; the
corresponding direction indicators will fl ash
three times.
The use of this function is available regardless
of the speed, but you will fi nd it particularly
useful when changing lane on fast roads.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
I. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO  Automatic wipe or single wipe.
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
Switching on "AUTO"
 Press the stalk down and release it.
Switching off "AUTO"
 Push the stalk up and return it to position "0" .

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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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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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VISIBILITY
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AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HEADLAMPS
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the
number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched
on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of \
the
windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Activation
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The activation of the function
is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
MANUAL GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam headlamps after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
 A further "headlamp fl ash" switches the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a
set time.

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AUTOMATIC "GUIDE-ME-HOME" LIGHTING Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient light. In
this case, the lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled. When the automatic illumination of headlamps function is activated
(lighting control stalk in the "
AUTO " position), under low ambient light
the dipped beams headlamps come on automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well as the duration of the guide-me-home\

lighting, is set in the vehicle confi guration menu.

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VISIBILITY
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
XENON HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users, the height of the halogen bulb
headlamps must be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 people + maximum authorised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised loads. In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system
corrects the height of the xenon headlamp beams automatically and
when stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the lowest position.
Initial setting is position "0". Do not touch the xenon headlamp bulbs.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that drives on the other side of
the road, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-
coming drivers.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam headlamps are on, this function enables
the light beams to provide improved lighting of the side of the road when
cornering.
The use of this function, from approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and
associated with the xenon headlamps only, considerably improves the
quality of your lighting when cornering. with directional lighting
without directional lighting
PROGRAMMING
OPERATING FAULT
When stationary or moving at very low speed or when reverse
gear is engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains in the memory when the
ignition is switched off. If a fault occurs, this warning lamp fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
confi guration menu.

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WINDSCREEN AND HEADLAMP WASH
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on , with the vehicle moving .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
In the case of vehicles fi tted with headlamp washers, when
the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, this warning
lamp and/or the service warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash / headlamp wash fl uid reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the ignition is switched on, or
every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is fi lled.
To reduce the consumption of the fl uid by the headlamp washers,
they operate only with every seventh use of the screenwash or
every 25 miles (40 km) during a given journey.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 40 A Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Labels, identifi cation ........................206
Lamps, front ............................. 178, 197
Lamps, rear ..................... 181, 184, 197
Lamps, warning and indicator .................26-32
LED daytime running lamps ..............92
Level, brake fl uid ............................. 157
Level, headlamp wash ...............98, 158
Level, power steering fl uid ............... 157
Levels and checks ....................153-160
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ................................ 178
Lighting control stalk ..........................89
Lighting dimmer ................................. 38
Lighting, guide-me home ...................93
Lighting, interior ........................... 78, 79
Lighting on reminder ..........................91
Loading .............................................. 20
Load reduction mode .......................175
Locating your vehicle .........................53
Locking from the inside ......................61
Locking the boot ................................ 63
Low fuel level ............................. 28, 150L/
Navigation................................ 222, 261
Number plate lamps ........................185
Oil fi lter ............................................ 159
Oil level ...................................... 33, 156
Opening the bonnet .........................152
Opening the boot .........................51, 63
Opening the doors .................51, 60, 62
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ................ 150
Opening the retractable screen ............................................. 50
Operation indicator lamps .............26-32N/
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Main beam ......................... 89, 179, 180
Maintenance ...................................... 20
Maintenance (advice) ......................197
Map reading lamps ............................78
Markings, identifi cation .................... 206
Mat..................................................... 86
Menu, main ...................................... 312
Mirror, rear view ................................. 71
Mirrors, door ................................ 69, 70
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............ 125
MP3 CD ........................... 234, 292, 316
Music media players ........234, 291, 315M/Identifi cation plates ..........................206
Ignition ............................................. 129
Indicators, direction .........................101
Infl ating accessories (using the kit) ................................ 167
Infl ating tyres ............................. 20, 206
Inputs for audio system .... 85, 238, 296,
317, 319
Instrument panel lighting ...................38
Instrument panels ..................22, 24, 37
Instrument panel screen ....................22
Intelligent Traction Control ...............104
Interior fi nish .................................... 197
Interior fi ttings .................................... 81
Interior lamp....................................... 78
Interior mood lighting .........................79
ISOFIX ............................................. 125
ISOFIX child seats .................... 126-127
ISOFIX mountings ........................... 125I/Keeping children
safe ......................... 112, 114, 118-128
Key in ignition warning .....................129
Key with remote control ................................ 51-54, 129K/
JACK socket ..............85, 296, 317, 319
Jukebox (copy) ................................ 236
Jukebox (playing) ............................ 237J/