PEUGEOT RCZ User manual

Handbook

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system. Please note this specific warning. It is advisable to contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
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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 confidence, passion and
inspiration.
This handbook has been designed to enable you to make the most of
your RCZ.
On the first few pages, you will find a detailed summary, followed by
a quick reference guide intended to make it easier for you to become
familiar with your vehicle.
All of the details specific to your RCZ, comfort, safety, driving, are then
presented in this handbook to increase your appreciation of the vehicle
and allow you to take full advantage of its potential.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this handbook, depending on its version and the specification particular
to the country in which it is sold.

CONTENTS
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ECO-DRIVING 20-21
Direction indicators 99
Hazard warning lamps 99
Emergency or assistance call 100
Horn 100
Tyre under-inflation detection 100
Braking assistance systems 102
Trajectory control systems 103
Active bonnet 105
Active spoiler 106
Front seat belts 108
Airbags 111
Child seats 116
Front seats 63
Steering wheel adjustment 67
Mirrors 68
Rear seats 71
Ventilation 72
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 74
Rear screen demist - defrost 76
Courtesy lamp 77
Interior mood lighting 78
Interior fittings 80
Front armrest 83
Boot fittings 86
Lighting controls 88
Automatic illumination of headlamps 92
Headlamp adjustment 93
Directional lighting 94
Wiper controls 95
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 97
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 22-49
2/ACCESS 50-62
3/EASE OF USE AND COMFORT 63-87
4/VISIBILITY 88-98
5/SAFETY 99-123
Remote control key 50
Alarm 54
Electric windows 57
Doors 59
Boot 62
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) 42
16/9 high definition retractable colour screen
(Peugeot Connect Media) 46

CONTENTS
Steering lock - Starting 124
Parking brake 125
Hill start assist 126
Manual gearbox 127
Gear shift indicator 128
Automatic gearbox 129
Speed limiter 133
Cruise control 136
Parking sensors 139
Fuel tank 143
Bonnet 145
Petrol engines 146
Diesel engine 147
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 148
Checking levels 149
Checks 151
Temporary puncture repair kit 153
Changing a wheel 160
Changing a wiper blade 164
Energy economy mode 165
Battery 166
Changing a bulb 168
Changing a fuse 175
Towing a vehicle 182
Towing a trailer 184
Cleaning and maintenance 186
Accessories 187
6/DRIVING 124-141
7/CHECKS 142-152
8/PRACTICAL INFORMATION 153-188
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 261-265
VISUAL SEARCH 266-269
Petrol engines 189
Weights (petrol) 190
Diesel engine 191
Weights (Diesel) 192
Dimensions 193
Identification markings 194
9/TECHNICAL DATA 189-194
Emergency or assistance 195 Peugeot Connect Media 199 Peugeot Connect Sound 243
10/AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND TELEMATICS 195-260

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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.
78
94
106
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.
153
3 Active 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.
139
Aluminium arches
For maintenance of these
arches, do not use a dry
cloth with an abrasive
product. Use a sponge and
soapy water.

FAMILIARISATION
OPEN
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
Unfolding/Folding the key
(press first before unfolding or folding the key).
Normal locking
(press once; fixed lighting of the
direction indicators).
or
Deadlocking the vehicle
(press twice in succession; fixed
lighting of the direction indicators).
50
Unlocking and partial opening of
the boot lid
(press for more than two seconds).
Complete or selective unlocking of
the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
WELCOME LIGHTING
79
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.
78
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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62
1. Unlocking and partial opening of the boot lid.
2. Open the boot lid.
For access to the fuel filler cap, the vehicle must be unlocked.
1. Open the fuel filler flap by pressing at its rear edge.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap by unscrewing it and hook it on to the
back of the filler flap.
Capacity of the tank: approximately 55 litres.
143
FUEL TANKBOOT
1. Partial opening of the boot lid.
2. Open the boot lid.
Vehicle locked
Vehicle unlocked

ON
OFF
AIRBAGPASS
FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR
1 Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment facilitates visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
78
2 Audio and telematics systems
This equipment benefits from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Peugeot Connect
Sound, Bluetooth, Peugeot Connect Media
with 16/9 retractable colour screen, JBL audio
system, auxiliary sockets.
Peugeot Connect Media
Peugeot Connect Sound/Bluetooth
199
243
4 Active spoiler
This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
106
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.
74
PEUGEOT Techno PVC
For maintenance of this covering, do not
use solvent or detergent with a dry cloth.
Remove dust first, then use a soft cloth
and soapy water. Dry using another soft
cloth.

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CHECK/000
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Cruise control/speed limiter switches.
2. Steering wheel adjustment control.
3. Lighting and direction indicators 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).