Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Guide

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Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Rear foglamp fixed.The rear foglamp has been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
d

iesel engine
pre-heating fixed.The key is at position 2
(ignition on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about thirty
seconds in very low temperatures).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then
on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start
the engine.
Parking brake fixed.The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,
keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Passenger's
front airbag fixed
on the
seat belt and
passenger's front
airbag warning
lamps display

.The control switch, located on
the passenger's side of the
dashboard, has been placed in
the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install
a
"rearward facing" child seat. While
you do not have a rearward facing child seat fitted
to the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the
passenger's front airbag be activated.
On

the other hand, before fitting a rearward facing child
seat, you must turn the control switch to the

"OFF"
position.
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deactivation warning lamps
The other deactivation indicators appear in the form of symbols in the
large screen, located in the centre of the instrument panel.
Their display may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message
in the screen.Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed,
in the seat
belt and front
passenger's
airbag warning
lamps display

.The control switch, located
on the passenger's end of
the dashboard, is set to the
OFF


position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front
seat. Before installing a rearward facing child seat on the front
seat, it is essential to deactivate the passenger's front
airbag.
On the other hand, where no rearward facing child seat is
present, it is recommended that the airbag be reactivated:
set the control to the ON position.

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN d ICATOR
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-

in zone
A, the temperature is correct,
-

in zone
B, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature
warning lamp and the central STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN d ICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The check of this level is only valid if the vehicle is on a level
surface, with the engine having been off for more than 30 minutes.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
F

wait for the engine to cool,
F

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
F

when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
F

top up the level to the "MA
x " mark.
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Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or an alert message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by illumination of the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If
the lack of oil is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This

is indicated by the flashing of
"OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric gauge, the oil level is no lon\
ger
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you should check the engine oil level using the
dipstick under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Lack of oil Indicator fault

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SERVICE INdICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It informs the driver when the next service is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule.
The point at which the service is due is calculated from the last indica\
tor
zero reset. It is determined by two parameters:
-
the distance travelled,
-


the time elapsed since the last service (only on HDi Diesel
versions).
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due\
When the ignition is switched on, no service information appears on the \
instrument panel central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner
symbolising the service operations comes on. The instrument panel central
screen indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen
indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example: 500 miles (900 km) remain before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen \
indicates:
The spanner remains on in the small screen
to indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner
flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 300 miles (300
km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen \
indicates:
The spanner remains on in the small screen
to indicate that a service should have been
carried out.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor,
depending on the type of motoring the vehicle is used for.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded
the
period since the last service specified in the manufacturer's
service schedule.
This indication applies only to HDi Diesel engines.
Service indicator reset
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any time.
This information appears when running through the manual check
procedure.
F Briefly press the "CHECK/000" button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds on the
instrument panel central screen, then disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery

,
lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the reset to be
registered.
After each service, the service indicator must be reset.
If you have carried out the service on your vehicle yourself:
F

switch of
f the ignition,
F
press and hold the
"CHECK/000" button,
F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a
countdown,
F

when the instrument panel central screen indicates
"=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears from the small screen.

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MANUAL CHECK
This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle (reminder o\
f
the active alert warnings) and the service information.
F With
the engine running, to start a manual check, briefly press the
"CHECK/000" button on the instrument panel.
If no faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears in the
instrument panel central screen.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the warning lamp concerned then
"CHECK OK" appear in the instrument panel central screen. Contact a
PEUGEOT


or a qualified workshop.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only the warning lamps concerned
appear in the instrument panel central screen. Have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop.
dISTANCE RECORdERS
The total and trip distances are displayed for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle since its first
registration.
Total distance recorder
F With the ignition on, press and hold this button until zeros appear .
Trip distance recorder
Measures the distance travelled since it was last reset to zero by the
driver.
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LIGHTING dIMMER
Permits manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and
controls to suit the ambient light level. Only operates when the vehicle\

lighting is on, with the exception of the daytime running lamps.
Activation
F Press the button to change the brightness of the instruments and
controls.
F

When the lighting reaches the minimum setting, release the button,
then press again to increase it.
or
F


When the lighting reaches the maximum setting, release the button,
then press again to reduce it.
F

When the lighting reaches the level of brightness required, release
the button.
deactivation
When the vehicle lighting is off, or in day mode on vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, pressing the button does not have any effect.
CLOCK
The analogue clock, located between the central vents of the
dashboard, does not have an adjustment button.
To set the time, refer to the section relating to your multifunction
screen's
configuration menu.
The clock is synchronised with the multifunction screen time; once the
the
setting has been confirmed on the multifunction screen, the hands
will turn to synchronise with the screen, and each time the ignition is \
switched on.

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display of information
F Cycle through the information with successive short presses on this
button.
TRIP COMPUTER
CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN
C

ENTRAL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SCREEN WITH
NA

VIGATION
System that gives you information on the current journey (range, fuel
consumption…).
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The trip computer can display:-
The current information tab, for the trip in use, with:
●

the range,
● the
current fuel consumption.
-

The trip
"1" tab with:
● the
distance travelled,
● the
average fuel consumption,
● the
average speed.
-

The trip
"2" tab with:
● the
distance travelled,
● the
average fuel consumption,
● the
average speed.
F

Pressing the button again takes you to a black screen.
A

further press returns you to the normal display.Trip reset
F When the trip required is displayed, press this button.
T rips "1" and "2" are independent but their use is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for daily figures, and trip
"2"
for
monthly
figures.