PEUGEOT RCZ User manual

HANDBOOK

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WELCOME
KEY
WARNING:
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.
PAGE REFERENCE:
this symbol invites you to refer to the pages which provide details
of the function.
Thank you for choosing an RCZ, a symbol of confi dence, passion and
inspiration.
This handbook has been designed to enable you to make the most of
your vehicle in all situations.
Therefore, on the fi rst few pages, you will fi nd a list of contents followed
by a quick reference guide intended to make it easier for you to become
familiar with your vehicle.
All of the details specifi c to your vehicle, comfort, safety, driving, are
then presented in this handbook, to increase your appreciation of the
vehicle and to help you make the most of it.
Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of the equipment described in this
document, depending on its trim level, version and the specifi cation for
the country in which it was sold.

CONTENTS
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Direction indicators 101
Hazard warning lamps 101
Emergency or assistance call 102
Horn 102
Braking assistance systems 103
Trajectory control systems 104
Active bonnet 106
Active spoiler 107
Front seat belts 110
Airbags 113
Child seats 118
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 120
Front seats 64
Steering wheel adjustment 68
Mirrors 69
Rear seats 72
Ventilation 73
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 75
Rear screen demist - defrost 77
Courtesy lamp 78
Interior mood lighting 79
Interior fittings 81
Front armrest 84
Boot fittings 87
Lighting controls 89
LED lamps 92
Automatic illumination of headlamps 93
Headlamp adjustment 95
Directional lighting 96
Wiper controls 97
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 99
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/
MONITORING 22-50
2/
ACCESS 51-63
3/
EASE OF USE and COMFORT 64-88
4/
VISIBILITY 89-100
5/
SAFETY 101-128
Remote control key 51
Alarm 55
Electric windows 58
Doors 60
Boot 63
Instrument panels 22
Warning and indicator lamps 26
Indicators 33
Instrument panel buttons 37
Clock 38
Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (
PEUGEOT
Connect Sound (RD5))
PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5))PEUGEOT
42
Retractable colour screen (
PEUGEOT
Connect Navigation (RT6))
46
Retractable colour screen (
PEUGEOT
Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D))
48
ECO-DRIVING 20-21

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Steering lock - Starting 129
Parking brake 130
Hill start assist 131
Manual gearbox 132
Automatic gearbox 133
Gear shift indicator 137
Tyre under-inflation detection 138
Speed limiter 140
Cruise control 143
Parking sensors 146
Fuel tank 150
Bonnet 152
Petrol engines 153
Diesel engine 154
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 155
Checking levels 156
Checks 159
Temporary puncture repair kit 161
Changing a wheel 168
Snow chains 173
Changing a wiper blade 174
Energy economy mode 175
Battery 176
Changing a bulb 178
Changing a fuse 186
Towing a vehicle 193
Towing a trailer 195
Cleaning and maintenance 197
Accessories 199
6/
DRIVING 129-148
7/
CHECKS 149-160
8/
PRACTICAL INFORMATION 161-200
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 329-333
VISUAL SEARCH 334-340
Petrol engines 201
Weights (petrol) 202
Diesel engine 203
Weights (Diesel) 204
Dimensions 205
Identification markings 206
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TECHNICAL DATA 201-206
Emergency or assistance 207
PEUGEOT
Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)
PEUGEOT Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)PEUGEOT
211
PEUGEOT
Connect Navigation (RT6) 255
PEUGEOT
Connect Sound (RD5) 309
10/
AUDIO EQUIPMENT and TELEMATICS 207-328

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EXTERIOR
1. Welcome lighting
This additional exterior and
interior lighting, controlled
remotely, makes your approach to
the vehicle easier when the light
is poor.
2. Directional lighting
This lighting automatically
provides additional visibility when
cornering.
5. Temporary tyre repair kit
This kit is a complete system,
consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge, for the
temporary repair of a tyre.
3. Spoiler
This system improves the
aerodynamics of the vehicle.
4. Front and rear parking
sensors
This system warns you of any
obstacles detected in front of or
behind the vehicle when parking.
Aluminium arches
For maintenance of these
arches, do not use a dry
cloth with an abrasive
product. Use a sponge and
soapy water.

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ACCESS
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
Unfolding / Folding the key
(press fi rst before unfolding or folding the key).
Normal locking
(press once; fi xed lighting of the
direction indicators).
or
Deadlocking the vehicle
(press twice in succession; fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators).
Unlocking and partial opening of
the boot lid
(press for more than two seconds).
Complete or selective unlocking of
the vehicle
(rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicators).
WELCOME LIGHTING
When poor light is detected by a sensor,
the remote switching on of the dipped beam
headlamps and sidelamps makes your
approach to the vehicle easier.
In the same way, the passenger compartment
lighting, such as the courtesy lamps, the door
sill lamps and the footwell lamps, comes on.

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1. Unlocking and partial opening of the boot lid.
2. Open the boot lid.
For access to the fuel fi ller cap, the vehicle must be unlocked.
1. Open the fuel fi ller fl ap by pressing at its rear edge.
2. Remove the fuel fi ller cap by unscrewing it and hook it on to the
back of the fi ller fl ap.
Capacity of the tank: approximately 55 litres.
FUEL TANKBOOT
1. Partial opening of the boot lid.
2. Open the boot lid.
Vehicle locked
Vehicle unlocked

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INTERIOR
1. Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment facilitates visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
2. Audio and telematic systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest technology:
MP3 compatible PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5),
PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) or PEUGEOT
Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D) with 16/9 retractable
colour screen, JBL audio system, auxiliary sockets.
PEUGEOT Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)
PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6)
4. Active spoiler control
(except 1.6 litre THP 270 hp version)
This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
3. Dual-zone digital air conditioning
This systems allows different levels of comfort
to be set for the driver and front passenger.
It then controls these levels automatically
according to the ambient conditions.
PEUGEOT Techno PVC
For maintenance of this trim, do not use
solvent or detergent with a dry cloth.
Remove dust fi rst, then use a soft cloth
and soapy water. Dry using another soft
cloth.
PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5)

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Cruise control / speed limiter switches.
2. Steering wheel adjustment control.
3. Lighting and direction indicator control
stalk.
4. Instrument panel.
5. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
6. Gear lever.
7. Parking brake.
8. Bonnet release.
9. Fusebox.
10. Manual headlamp height adjustment.
11. Side adjustable air vent.
12. Speaker (tweeter).