low beam Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Manual

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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms 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.
W

arning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator flashing
with
buzzer

.The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer
. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps flashing
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 flash simultaneously.
Sidelamps fixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position or the
"AUTO" position with low light.
d

ipped beam
headlamps fixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO" position
in conditions of low light.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

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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 fitted to fulfil 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 HEA d LAMPS
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 sufficient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched of

f, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The activation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
MANUAL GUI d E - 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
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F A

further "headlamp flash" switches the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a
set time.
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VISIBILITY

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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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VISIBILITY

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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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In temperate conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm
up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended
that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before
switching off the engine.
For more information, refer to the "Practical information" section,
under "Energy economy mode". When you leave the vehicle, keep the key with you and lock
the
vehicle.
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor or the engine. Contact
a
PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle is at a complete
stop. With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance
systems are also cut off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without
adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of intoxication
and death!
In very severe wintry conditions (temperatures below -23°C), to
ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is necessary
to leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving of

f.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
F Stop the vehicle.
F
With the engine running at idle, turn the key to position 1

.
F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F


T
o lock the steering column, turn the steering until it locks.
F

Check that the parking brake is correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop), for a maximum of
30 minutes you can still use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps,
...
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DRIVING

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Fuse N° RatingFunctions
F12 40 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.

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Keeping children safe .......................... 98, 100, 104-114
Key in ignition warning...................... 11 8
Key with remote control
...........37-40, 118K/
Navigation........................................ 209
Number plate lamps ........................176N/
Labels, identification ........................199
Lamps, front............................. 169, 188 Lamps, rear
..................... 172, 175, 188
Lamps, warning and indicator....... 14-20
LED daytime running lamps


..............78
Level,
brake fluid

............................. 146
Level, headlamp wash


...............84, 147
Level,
power steering fluid

...............146
Levels and checks


....................142-149
Lighting bulbs (replacement)


....169-176
Lighting control stalk


..........................75
Lighting dimmer
................................. 26
Lighting, guide-me home ............. 79, 80
Lighting, interior ........................... 64, 65
Lighting on reminder

..........................77
Loading


.............................................. 10
Load reduction mode


.......................164
Locating your vehicle


.........................39
Locking from the inside...................... 47
Locking the boot


................................ 49
Low fuel level


............................. 16, 139L/
Main beam ......................... 75, 170, 171
Maintenance ...................................... 10
Maintenance (advice)

......................188
Map reading lamps
............................ 64
Markings,

identification
.................... 199
Mat

..................................................... 72
Menu, main


...................................... 262
Mirror, rear view
................................. 57
Mirrors, door
................................ 55, 56
Motorway function (direction indicators)
....................... 87
Mountings for ISOFI

x seats .............111
MP3 CD

................................... 241, 266
Music media players

................240, 265M/Heated seats ..................................... 52
Heating .............................................. 61
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel
................................. 54
Hill start assist

................................. 120
Horn
................................................... 88H/jACK socket ..............71, 245, 267, 269j/
Identification plates ..........................199
Ignition .............................................. 11
8
Indicators, direction


...........................87
Inflating
accessories

(using the kit)


................................ 156
Inflating

tyres ............................. 10, 199
Inputs for audio system

.................... 71, 245, 267, 269
Instrument panel lighting
............................................ 26
Instrument panels ........................ 12, 25
Instrument panel screen

..................................... 12, 126
Intelligent Traction
Control


............................................ 90
Interior
finish

.................................... 188
Interior
fittings .................................... 67
Interior lamp....................................... 64
Interior mood lighting


.........................65
ISOFI
x
....................................... 111 - 11 3
ISOFI
x mountings ............................111I/
Oil filter ............................................ 148
Oil level ...................................... 21, 145
Opening the bonnet
......................... 141
Opening the boot ......................... 37, 49
Opening the doors

.................37, 46, 48
Opening
the fuel filler flap

................139
Opening the retractable screen


.........36
Operation indicator lamps............. 14-20O/
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