warning Peugeot RCZ 2014 Owner's 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
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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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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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56 208, 209
105 147
208, 209
FAMILIARISATION
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MONITORING
The instrument panel has permanent back-
lighting for improved visibility in all situations,
both day and night.
- With the ignition on, the fuel gauge needle should indicate the level of fuel remaining.
- With the engine running, its associated low level warning lamp should go off.
- With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OK" or "correct",
depending on version, for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
- With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lamps come on.
- With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.
WARNING LAMPS
Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the
status of the corresponding function.
A. Emergency call.
SWITCH PANEL
B. Deactivation of the interior volumetric and anti-tilt sensors (alarm).
C. Central locking.
D. Deactivation of the DSC/ASR system.
E. Deactivation of the front and rear parking sensors.
F. Access to PEUGEOT services.

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114, 119
110, 114, 119
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STARTING
1. Stop position.
2. Running position.
3. Starting position.
IGNITION SWITCH
Avoid attaching any heavy objects to the
key which would weigh down on its shaft
in the ignition switch; this could cause a
malfunction.
PASSENGER SAFETY
 Selection of the position:
"OFF" (deactivated), with "rearward
facing" child seat,
"ON" (activated), with front passenger or
"forward facing" child seat.
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
A. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
B. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
C. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
D. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
E. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
F. Passenger's front airbag deactivated
warning lamp.
G. Passenger's front airbag activated warning lamp.
SEAT BELTS AND
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL
OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
INSTRUMENT PANELS DIALS
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).
3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
5. Small display screen.
6. Central display screen.
7. Display management button.
Starts a manual CHECK.
Recalls the service information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or service indicator).
8. Lighting dimmer button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.
With large central display screen
Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and
warning lamps, with permanent back-lighting.
For more information, refer to the paragraph relating to the button
or function and its associated display.
With small central display screen

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MONITORING
DISPLAYS
* According to engine.
** Only on the large central display screen.
***
Only on the large central display screen with PEUGEOT Connect Media (NG4 3D).
Small display screen
A. Trip distance recorder.
(miles or km)
B. Distance recorder.
(miles or km)
C. Service spanner, if a service is due shortly or is overdue.
Central display screen
D. Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
E. Indication of:
- a gear change * ,
or
- the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).
F. Engine oil level indicator,
service indicator.
(miles or km)
These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, then disappear after a few seconds.
Warning and status indicator lamps / CHECK.

Trip computer.
Vehicle speed repeat ** .
Alert messages *** .
Vehicle parameters *** .
Navigation - Guidance *** .
These functions are displayed according to the selection.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the
warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning lamps may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
warning lamp is also accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in the multi-function screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the
illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault whi\
ch
requires action on the part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the
fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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MONITORING
Warning lamp is on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message
in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp
is associated with a serious fault
with the braking system, power
steering, engine lubrication
system or cooling system.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that the
engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed with the
needle in the red
zone.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

Braking fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp.
The braking system fl uid level is
too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+ fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.