warning Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Guide

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The duration of lighting varies, depending on the context:
-
when the ignition is of
f, approximately ten minutes,
-

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-


when the engine is running, no limit.
STORAGE BOX
This has areas for storing a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit, the temporary puncture repair kit, a warning triangle, the removable ball
of the towbar system...
BOOT LAMPS
Your vehicle is fitted with two boot lamps; one in the right-hand boot side trim and a second in the centre under the rear shelf.
They come on automatically when the boot is opened and switch of f
automatically when the boot is closed.
They cannot be deactivated manually.
A second warning triangle can be stored in the boot lid trim.
For access to it:
F raise

the

floor

using

the

strap,
F

secure it in the vertical position behind the stops, located on
the sides of the boot.

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AUTOMATIC GUId E - 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 qualified workshop.
In

fog

or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient 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 configuration menu.

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MANUAL AD j USTMENT OF
HALOGEN

HEADLAMPSA UTOMATIC AD j USTMENT 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 qualified 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 qualified 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
O
PERATING
F
AULT
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 flashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message in the screen.
Contact

a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.

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WINdSCREEN ANd HEA d LAMP WASH
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed 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 fitted 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, fill the screenwash / headlamp wash fluid reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the ignition is switched on, or
every

time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is filled.
To

reduce

the

consumption

of

the

fluid

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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DIRECTION INDICATORS
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if
the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).
F

Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F


Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direction indicators to alert other road\

users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F Press
this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
AUTOMATIC OPERA TION OF HAZAR d
W

ARNING LAMPS *
When braking in an emergency, depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They
switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing the button.
Deactivating the DSC/ASR systems also deactivates the automatic
operation of the hazard warning lamps; refer to the "Trajectory control
systems - Deactivation" section.
* Except for the 1.6 THP 270 hp version.
Three flashes of the direction indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.
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HORN
Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent danger.
F
Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE
CALL
This system allows you to make an emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated PEUGEOT service.
For more information on the use of this function, refer to the
"Audio
equipment and telematics" section. Use the horn with moderation, observing the driving regulations of
the country you are driving in.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
-
anti-lock braking system (ABS),
-


electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-


emergency braking assistance (EBA).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AN d
ELECTRONIC

BRAKE FORCE d ISTRIBUTION
Linked systems which improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal.
When
braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing
the pressure.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction
of the anti-lock braking system which could result in loss of
control of the vehicle when braking. If this warning lamp comes on, together with the
STOP and
ABS warning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of the
electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of contro\
l of
the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In either case, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
When replacing wheels (tyres and rims), ensure that they conform
to the manufacturer's recommendations.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
System which, in an emergency, enables you to obtain the optimum
braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase
in braking efficiency.
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TRAjECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
dYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL ( d SC) AN d
ANTI

- SLIP

REGULATION (ASR)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction control) optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of t\
he
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake of one or more wheels\

and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver

, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is
started.
These systems act on the operation of the engine and brakes as soon
as they detect a problem of grip or trajectory. This
is indicated by flashing of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
SNOW dRIVING ASSISTANCE
(I NTELLIGENT T RACTION C ONTROL )
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: Intelligent Traction
Control.
This
automatic system continuously checks for situations of difficult
surface

adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make
progress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow

.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction Control limits the amount of
wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow, mud…), it can be useful to
temporarily deactivate the dynamic stability control and wheel anti-
slip systems to allow a degree of wheel spin and so recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow tyres are strongly recommended on surfaces offering low levels
of adhesion.

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deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down,
stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of grip permits.
F
Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The DSC

and ASR systems no longer act on the operation of the engine
and on the brakes in the event of a involuntary change of trajectory.
This action also deactivates the automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps (except for the 1.6 THP 270 hp version).
Reactivation
The systems are reactivated automatically every time the ignition is
switched back on.
You can also reactivate them manually:
F

Press this button again.
This action also reactivates the automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps (except for the 1.6

THP 270 hp version).
Operating fault
d

SC/ASR
The DSC and ASR systems offer increased safety in normal
driving, but they should not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
It is in difficult driving conditions (rain, snow, ice) that the risk of
loss of grip increases. It is therefore important for your safety to
keep the DSC and

ASR systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly
in difficult conditions.
The correct operation of these systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding as much the
wheels (tyres and rims), braking and electronic components as the
assembly and repair procedures used by PEUGEOT dealers.
To
benefit in full from the effectiveness of the DSC and
ASR

systems

in wintry conditions, the vehicle must be fitted with four
snow tyres, allowing the the vehicle to retain neutral behaviour on
the road.Illumination of this warning lamp and the lamp in the
deactivation button, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, indicate a fault with the system.
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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