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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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
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4 Active spoiler
This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
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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.
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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).

ONOFF
AIRBAGPASS
FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Wipers/screenwash/trip computer control
stalk.
2. Steering lock and ignition.
3. Audio and telematics system steering
wheel control stalk.
4. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
5. Central adjustable air vents.
6. Windscreen demisting vent.
7. Sunshine sensor.
8. Front side window demisting vent.
9. Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.
10. Glove box/Audio/video sockets.
11. Passenger's airbag.

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mph
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AUTO A/C
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ABC
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DEF
5
JKL
4
GHI
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MNO
8
TUV
7
PQRS
9
WXYZ
0
*#
1
RADIO MEDIA NAV ESC TRAFFIC SETUP
ADDR
BOOK
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mph
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AUTO A/C
R1
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CENTRE CONSOLES
1. Audio and telematics system microphone.
2. Courtesy lamp/Map reading lamps/Interior
mood lighting.
3. Seat belt and front passenger's airbag
warning lamps display.
4. Interior volumetric sensors (alarm).
5. Multifunction screen.
6. Clock.
7. Emergency call button.
Alarm button.
Central locking button.
Hazard warning lamps button.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR/EBA)
button.
Parking sensors button.
PEUGEOT services button.
8. Peugeot Connect Sound and storage
compartment or Peugeot Connect Media.
9. Heating/air conditioning controls.
10. Front ashtray.
11. 12 V accessories socket.
12. Active spoiler control.
13. Storage compartment or instrument panel
navigator associated with the Peugeot
Connect Media.
14. Cup holder.
15. Front armrest/USB/auxiliary socket.

FAMILIARISATION
SITTING COMFORTABLY
FRONT SEATS
Forwards-backwards Height
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
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ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS
Seat back angle

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SITTING COMFORTABLY
FRONT SEATS
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Other functions available...
Lumbar adjustment.
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
when stationary.
Heated seats.
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
1. Unlock the control.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the control.
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FRONT ARMREST
For your comfort, the height and the
longitudinal position of the front armrest can
be adjusted.
It also offers a storage compartment.
Storing of driving positions (driver's electric
seat).
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FAMILIARISATION
SITTING COMFORTABLY
DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment
A. Selection of the mirror to be adjusted.
B. Adjustment of the position of the mirror in
the four directions.
C. De-selection of the mirror.
Other functions available...
Folding/Unfolding.
Automatic tilting of the mirror in reverse
gear for parking.
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Manual day/night model
1. Selection of the "day" position of the mirror.
2. Adjustment of the mirror.
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Automatic day/night model
A. Automatic "day/night" mode light detector.
B. Adjustment of the mirror.
2. Fastening the buckle.
3. Checking the fastening by pulling the strap.
FRONT SEAT BELTS
1. Fitting the belt.

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SEEING CLEARLY
LIGHTING
Ring A
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps.
Ring B
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89, 90
Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance; the corresponding
direction indicators will flash until the stalk is
moved from this position.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
"Motorway" function
Press the lighting stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance; the
corresponding direction indicators will flash
three times.
The use of this function is available regardless
of the speed, but you will find it particularly
useful when changing lane on fast roads.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
I. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO ÈAutomatic wipe or single wipe.
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
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Switching on "AUTO"
)Press the stalk down and release it.
Switching off "AUTO"
)Push the stalk up and return it to position "0".
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FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING
The instrument panel has permanent back-
lighting for improved visibility in all situations,
both day and night.
- With the ignition on, the fuel gauge needle
should indicate the level of fuel remaining.
- With the engine running, its associated
low level warning lamp should switch off.
- With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should display "OK" or "correct",
depending on version, for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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- With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
- With the engine running, these warning
lamps should switch off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.
WARNING LAMPS
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Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the
status of the corresponding function.
A. Emergency call in progress.
SWITCH PANEL
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B. Deactivating the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt sensors (alarm).
C. Central locking.
D. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
E. Deactivation of the front and rear parking
sensors.
F. Access to PEUGEOT services.

ON
OFF
AIRBAG PASS.
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STARTING
1. Stop position.
2. Running position.
3. Starting position.
IGNITION SWITCH
Avoid attaching any heavy objects to the
key which would weigh down on its shaft
in the ignition switch; this could cause a
malfunction.
PASSENGER SAFETY
)Selection of the position:
"OFF" (deactivated), with "rear facing"
child seat,
"ON" (activated), with front passenger or
"forwards facing" child seat.
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
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A. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
B. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
C. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
D. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
E. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
F. Passenger's front airbag deactivated
warning lamp.
G. Passenger's front airbag activated
warning lamp.
SEAT BELTS AND
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
108, 112, 116

FAMILIARISATION
- Insert the tongue Ain the buckle Ain the
middle of the rear seat.
- Insert the tongue Bin the outer buckle B.
REAR SEAT BELTS
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FOLDING DOWN THE REAR
BACKREST
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1. Release the backrest by pulling the
handle from the boot.
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ACCESS TO THE REAR SEATS
1. Releasing the backrest.
2. Tilting the backrest.
AT THE REAR
2. Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion
from the passenger compartment.
Press the red button Bthen the black button A
to remove the seat belt.
The control giving access to the rear
seats does not release the seat.

km/h
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CRUISE Pause
off km/h
110
SET/+
LIMIT
CRUISE
0
II
SET/–
SET/+
LIMIT
CRUISE
0
II
SET/–
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The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears on the instrument panel when it is
selected.
DISPLAY ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Cruise control
Speed limiter
DRIVING SAFELY
1. Limiter mode Selection/Off.
2. Decreasing of the programmed value.
3. Increasing of the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter On/Off.
The values must be set with the engine
running.
SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"
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1. Cruise control mode Selection/Off.
2. Programming a speed/Decreasing of the
programmed value.
3. Programming a speed/Increasing of the
programmed value.
4. Cruise control Off/Resume.
CRUISE CONTROL "CRUISE"
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged
on the manual gearbox (second gear for the
automatic gearbox).
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