towing Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Manual

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ExTERIOR
Remote control key 37-40
- opening / closing
-

unlocking / partial opening of the boot
-


anti-theft protection
-

battery
Alarm
41-43
Boot
49
Temporary puncture repair kit

150-156
Changing a wheel


157-161
Active,

fixed spoiler 93-94,
95
Parking sensors

135-137
T

owbar 186-187
Towing

184-185
Changing bulbs


172-176
-


rear lamps
-


3rd stop lamp
-


number plate lamps Accessories

190-191
Cleaning, maintenance

188-189
Fuel tank


139-140Wipers

83-86
Changing a wiper blade

163
Door mirrors


55-56
Active bonnet


92
Lighting controls


75-80
Directional lighting


82
Headlamp height adjustment


81
Changing bulbs


169-172
-


front lamps
-


direction indicator repeaters
Doors

46-48
-

opening / closing
-


central locking
-


anti-intrusion security
-


emergency locking
Electric windows


44-45
Braking assistance


89
T

rajectory control
90-91
T

yre under-inflation detection 127-128
Tyre pressures

156, 198
Snow chains


162

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INTERIOR
Boot fittings 73-74
- stowing rings
-

storage net
-


storage box
-

lighting
Child seats

104-1
10, 114
ISOFI
x child seats
1
11-113, 114Seat belts

96-98
Front seats


50-53
Rear seats

58
Airbags
99-103
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag

100-101, 106-108
Interior

fittings 67-72
-

sun visor
-


glove box
-


12 V accessory socket
-

ashtray
-

front armrest
-


P
EUGEOT
Connect USB
-

mat
OVERVIEW

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation
and maintenance guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct
the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the
windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

Do not cover the sunshine sensor
, located on the dashboard;
this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.
F

Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to
10

minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working
order.
F Ensure
that the passenger compartment filter is in good
condition

and have the filter elements replaced regularly

(refer to the "Checks" section).
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger
compartment
filter.
Thanks
to its special active additive,
it

contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
F


T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system,
you are also advised to refer to the warranty and maintenance
record for information on when it should be checked.
F

If the system does not produce cold air
, switch it off and
contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the
available engine power and so improves towing performance. The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal. If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is
very
high, first ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change
the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does
not present any danger to the ozone layer

.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

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BOOT FITTINGS
1. Stowing rings
2.
Storage net
3.


Storage well

(see details on following page)
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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

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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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SAFETY

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TOWING A VEHICLE
TOWING EYE
This is stored in the boot under the floor.
For access to it:
F

open the boot,
F

raise the floor using the strap,
F

secure it in the vertical position beyond the stops, located on the
sides of the boot,
F


remove the towing eye from the storage box.
GENERAL RECOMMEN d ATIONS
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of
the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and
must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always
use an approved towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any
power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional
recovery service:
-

vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
-


four-wheel drive vehicle,
-


when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock
the steering, or release the parking brake,
-


towing with only two wheels on the ground,
-


where there is no approved towing arm available...

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing from the front
F On the front bumper , unclip the cover by pressing on the left.
F
Screw the towing eye in fully
.
F

Install the towing arm.
F


Place the gear lever in neutral (position N

for an automatic
gearbox).
Failure to follow this advice could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the engine is started.
F


Unlock the steering by turning the ignition key one notch and
release the parking brake.
F


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
F


Move of
f gently and drive slowly and for a short distance only.
Towing from the rear
It is also possible to pull your vehicle from the rear, but only in
exceptional circumstances (vehicle in a parking space, off the road...).
F
On the rear bumper
, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.
F

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
F

Install the towing bar
.
F

Place the gear lever in neutral (position N

for an automatic
gearbox).
F

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
F


Move of
f very gently to pull the vehicle out.
* Except version with symmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes.
TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE *
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.
F
Screw the towing eye in fully
.
F

Install the towing bar
.
F

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
F


Move of
f gently and drive slowly and for a short distance only.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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TOWING A TRAILER
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with additional lighting \
and signalling.
We recommend use of the PEUGEOT genuine towbar with ball
which can be removed without tools and its harness that have
been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle,
and
that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer

or a qualified workshop.
If
the trailer is fitted outside the PEUGEOT

dealer network, it must
be

fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
dRIVING Ad VICE
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significant stress and its driver must be particularly careful.
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1
000 metres, the maximum towing load must be reduced by
10
% and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and
towing loads which apply to your vehicle version.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a trailer. Versions that have asymmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes cannot be
fitted

with

a

towbar.

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Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not depen\
dent
on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Tyres
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer ,
observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical signalling on the trailer .
F
If the warning l
amp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible. The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a
genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
When not towing a trailer, remove the quickly-detachable tow ball
before driving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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Engine1.6 THP 150 hp1.6 THP 155 hp1.6 litre THP 155 hp
GT Line
Gearbox Automatic
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Automatic
(6-speed) Automatic
(6-speed)
Model code: 4
j ... 5FE-
j
5FV
-85FV-A 5FV-A/GT
-

Unladen weight 1 2971 2751 2971 297
-


Kerb weight 1 3721 3501 3721 372
-

Payload 463465463463
-

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 7601 7401 7601 760
-


Gross train weight (GVW)
on a 12% gradient 2 2602 2402 2601 760
-


Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 500500500 0
-


Braked trailer* (with load transfer within
GTW limit) 650
650650 0
-


Unbraked trailer 500500500 0
-


Recommended nose weight 656565 0
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude o\
f 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
every additional 1000 metres.
The maximum permited speed is reduced when towing (observe the legislat\
ion in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance o\
f the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
PETROL WEIGHTS AND T OWED LOADS ( IN KG )
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit,\
on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same \
amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an\
adverse ef
fect on its road holding.
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TECHNICAL DATA