warning Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Manual
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Welcome
We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by PEUGEOT may cause faults and failures with the
electrical system of your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
- Any
modification or adaptation not intended or authorised
by
Automobiles PEUGEOT or carried out without meeting
the
technical requirements defined by the manufacturer
would lead to the suspension of the new vehicle warranty
.
Thank you for choosing an RCZ, a symbol of confidence,
passion and inspiration
This handbook has been designed to help to make the most of your
RCZ in all circumstances and in complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise yourself with your \
vehicle.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles PEUGEOT reserves the right to modify the technical
characteristics,
equipment and accessories without having to update this
edition of the handbook. This
handbook covers all of the variations in equipment available across
the whole RCZ range.
Y
our vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described
in
this document, depending on version and the specification for the
country in which it was sold.
KeyWarning
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. For
any work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the
technical
information, competence and equipment required, which a
PEUGEOT
dealer is able to provide.
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle. Remember to pass
it on to the new owner in the event of the sale of the vehicle.
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Direction indicators 87
Hazard warning lamps 87
Emergency or assistance call
88
Horn
88 Braking assistance systems
89
T rajectory control systems 90
Active bonnet
92
Active spoiler
93Front seat belts
96
Airbags 99
Child seats
104
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
106
Front seats
50
Steering wheel adjustment
54
Mirrors
55
Rear seats
58
V
entilation 59
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
61
Rear screen demist -
defrost
63
Courtesy lamp
64
Interior mood lighting
65
Interior fittings
67
Front armrest
70
Boot fittings
73
Lighting controls
75
LED lamps
78
Automatic illumination of headlamps
79
Headlamp adjustment
81
Directional lighting
82
Wiper controls
83
Automatic rain sensitive wipers
85
4-9OVERVIEW
1/ 12-36MONITORING
2/ 37-49ACCESS
3/ 50-74EASE OF USE AN
d COMFORT
4/ 75-86VISIBILITY
5/ 87-1 14SAFETY
Remote control key 37
Alarm 41Electric windows
44
Doors 46Boot
49
Instrument panels
12
W
arning and indicator lamps
14
Indicators
21
Instrument panel buttons
25
Clock
26
T
rip computer
27
Monochrome screen C (PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5))
30
Retractable colour screen (P
EUGEOT
Connect Navigation (RT6))
3
4
10-11ECO-dRIVING
CONTENTS
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Instrument panels 12-13
W arning lamps 14-20
Indicators
21-24
Buttons
25-26
-
Check / service indicator / trip distance
recorder
-
lighting dimmer
Headlamp height adjustment
81
Door mirrors
55-56
Electric windows
44-45
Dashboard fuses
177-180
Opening the bonnet
141Courtesy lamps
64
Seat belt / passenger's front airbag warning lamps display
96-97
Rear view mirror
57
Sun visor
68
Parking brake
1
19
Active spoiler control
93-94Ignition switch / Steering lock / Starting
1
16-118
Multifunction screens
30-36
Clock
26
P
EUGEOT
Connect Navigation (R
T6)
2
03-258
P
EUGEOT
Connect Sound (RD5)
259-278
V
entilation 59-60
Dual zone digital air conditioning
61-63
Automatic gearbox
122-125
Manual gearbox
121
Gear shift indicator
126
Hill start assist
120
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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DSC/ASR system 90-91
Parking sensors 135-137
Assistance call
88, 201-202
Hazard warning lamps
87
Emergency call
88, 201-202
V
olumetric alarm monitoring
41-43
Central locking /
Anti-intrusion
security
47-48
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CENTRAL
SWITCH P ANEL
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INSTRUMENT PANELS : PETROL OR
D IESEL , MANUAL
OR
AUT
OMATIC
GEARBO
x
dIALS
1. Rev counter .
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2.
Coolant temperature
gauge.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).
3.
Fuel
gauge.
Indicates
the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
4.
Speedometer
.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
5.
Small display screen.
6.
Central display screen.
7.
d
isplay 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 section relating to the button or
function and its associated display.
With small central display screen
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WARNING AN d IN d ICATOR 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, fixed or flashing, 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
qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
STOP fixed,
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 of
f the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed
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.
W
ait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed,
associated
with the ST
OP
warning lamp. The
braking system fluid level is
too low
.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top
up with brake fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with the ST
OP
and ABS warning
lamps. 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 qualified
workshop.
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Engine
autodiagnosis
systemflashing.
The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has
a fault. The warning lamp should go of
f when the engine is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified
workshop without delay
.
Low fuel level fixed
with the
needle in the
red zone,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message.When
it first comes on there
remains approximately 5 litres
of
fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the
fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
Until
sufficient fuel has been added, this warning lamp
will come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
The audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards
"0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this
could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Warning/indicator
lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Service on temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
-
opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
-
low engine oil level,
-
low screenwash level,
-
flat remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel)
As soon as traffic conditions permit, regenerate the
filter
by driving at a speed of at least 36 mph (60 km/h)
until the service warning lamp goes of
f.
- a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection system,
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
screen
and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS)fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer
or a qualified workshop without delay.
d
ynamic
stability control
(
d SC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional
stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a
fault. Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
d
irectional
headlamps flashing.The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
W
arning/indicator
lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fixed,
then
flashing
in the
passenger's seat
belt and front
airbag warning
lamp display
.The driver or front passenger has
not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull
on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
For more information, refer to the "Seat belts" section.
At least one rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
Under-inflation fixed.
The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low
.Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the tyres
are cold.
+ flashing
then fixed,
accompanied
by the Service
warning lamp. The tyre pressure monitoring
system has a fault or no sensor is
detected on one of the wheels.
Under-inflation
detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
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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.