2011 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual

Handbook

Please note the following point:

The fi tting 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 specifi c warning. It is advisable to contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.

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consultation of your vehicle documentation on line.



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●
to your Handbook,

●
to previous Vehicle documentation.
select your language,
click on the link in the "Private customer access" zone to
consult the Vehicle documentation,
A window opens giving access to all of the handbooks...
select your vehicle,

choose its body type then the date of publication of the handbook,

fi nally, click on the item which is of interest to you.

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 RCZ.
On the fi rst few pages, you will fi nd 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 specifi c 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 fi tted with only some of the equipment described in
this handbook, depending on its version and the specifi cation particular
to the country in which it is sold.

CONTENTS
2
ECO-DRIVING 20-21
Direction indicators 99
Hazard warning lamps 99
Emergency or assistance call 100
Horn 100Tyre under-inflation detection 100
Braking assistance systems 102
Trajectory control systems 103
Active bonnet 105Active spoiler 106
Front seat belts 108
Airbags 111
Child seats 116 Front seats 63
Steering wheel adjustment 67
Mirrors 68
Rear seats 71
Ventilation 72Dual-zone digital air conditioning 74
Rear screen demist - defrost 76
Courtesy lamp 77
Interior mood lighting 78Interior fittings 80
Front armrest 83
Boot fittings 86
Lighting controls 88
Automatic illumination of headlamps 92Headlamp adjustment 93
Directional lighting 94Wiper 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 54Electric windows 57
Doors 59Boot 62 Instrument panels 22
Warning and indicator lamps 26
Indicators 33Instrument panel buttons 37
Clock 38
Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (Peugeot Connect Sound) 4216/9 high defi nition retractable colour screen
(Peugeot Connect Media) 46

CONTENTS
Steering lock - Starting 124
Parking brake 125
Hill start assist 126Manual gearbox 127
Gear shift indicator 128
Automatic gearbox 129Speed limiter 133
Cruise control 136
Parking sensors 139
Fuel tank 143
Bonnet 145
Petrol engines 146Diesel engine 147
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 148
Checking levels 149Checks 151
Temporary puncture repair kit 153
Changing a wheel 160
Changing a wiper blade 164Energy economy mode 165
Battery 166
Changing a bulb 168
Changing a fuse 175Towing 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) 190Diesel engine 191
Weights (Diesel) 192Dimensions 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

4
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 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).
50

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

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.

6
62

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.
143


FUEL TANK

BOOT



1.
Partial opening of the boot lid.

2.
Open the boot lid.



Vehicle locked

Vehicle unlocked