PEUGEOT RCZ User manual

HANDBOOK

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website, under

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The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is

needed),

the language,

the vehicle, its body style,

the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration

of your vehicle.

Please note the following point:

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.

Select:

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of your vehicle.

You have access to your handbook on line, together with the latest

of your vehicle.

information, identified by the symbol:

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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

MONITORING 22-50

ACCESS 51-63

EASE OF USE and COMFORT 64-88

VISIBILITY 89-100

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

Retractable colour screen (

PEUGEOT

Connect Navigation (RT6))

Retractable colour screen (

PEUGEOT

Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D))

ECO-DRIVING 20-21

CONTENTS

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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

DRIVING 129-148

CHECKS 149-160

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

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

107

161

146

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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.

FAMILIARISATION

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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).

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.

150

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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

211

255

107

309

FAMILIARISATION

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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).

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