2011 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DISCONNECTING/RECONNECTING THE CABLES


To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the vehicle lighting
on repeatedly with the ignition off (refer to the "Energy economy
mode" paragraph).
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left
unused for more than one month.

Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals fi rst.


Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Retract the active spoiler then close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.


Following reconnection of the battery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition
and wait 1 minute before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if slight problems remain following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself
reinitialise:


- the remote control key,

- the electric windows and the automatic partial opening of the
door windows,

- the GPS satellite navigation system.



)
Raise the locking tab D
fully.

)
Position the open clip E
of the cable on the positive terminal (+) of
the battery.

)
Press vertically on the clip E
to position it correctly against the
battery.

)
Lock the clip by lowering the tab D
.


CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER


)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.

)
Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the
charger.

)
Reconnect starting with the negative terminal (-).

)
Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.

Do not force the tab as locking will not be possible if the clip is not
positioned correctly.
Start the procedure again.

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CHANGING A BULB
The headlamps are fi tted with polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating:


)
do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with
a detergent or solvent product,


)
use a sponge and soapy water,

)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do
not keep the lance directed towards the lamps or their edges
for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating
and seals.



)
Do not touch the bulb directly with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.


FRONT LAMPS








Model with halogen headlamps



1.
Direction indicators (PY 21W amber).


2.
Dipped beam headlamps (H7 - 55W).


3.
Main beam headlamps (H1 - 55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (P 21/5W).


5.
Foglamps (H8 - 35W).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


1.
Direction indicators (PY21W SV silver).


2.
Directional dipped/main beam headlamps (D1S-35W).


3.
Additional main beam headlamps (H1-55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).


5.
Foglamps (H8-35W).
































Model with xenon and directional headlamps

Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.




Changing direction indicator bulbs



)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber or silver coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators,
must be replaced with bulbs of identical specifi cations and colour.
When refi tting, close the protective cover carefully to assure
the sealing of the headlamp.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs



)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Spread the springs to release the bulb.

)
Extract the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.

















Changing main beam headlamp bulbs



)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Compress the springs to release the bulb.

)
Remove the bulb and change it
To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.


Changing daytime running lamp/sidelamp bulbs



)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Changing integrated direction indicator side repeaters







Changing front foglamp bulbs
































REAR LAMPS



1.
Sidelamps (LEDs).


2.
Direction indicators (LEDs).


3.
Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).


4.
Reversing lamps (P21W).


5.
Foglamp (P21W).


To replace these bulbs contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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Changing brake lamps/sidelamps

This bulb is changed from outside the boot, having fi rst removed
the rear lamp:


)
open the boot lid,

)
unclip the access fl ap of the corresponding side trim, then remove it,

)
unclip the lamp taking hold of it at the base, then tilt it,

)
turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and remove it,

)
turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.
)
disconnect the lamp connector,

)
remove the two lamp fi xing bolts,

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Changing reversing lamps and foglamps

These two bulbs are changed from outside the rear bumper:


)
unclip the protective cover from the rear, then tilt it,

)
remove it completely to gain access to the two lamp fi xing bolts,

On the left-hand side, take care not to touch the silencer; risk
of burns, if you change the bulb immediately after switching
off the ignition.


)
turn these two bolts one quarter of a turn and remove them,

)
push the lamp towards the inside to unclip it, then tilt it,

)
pull the lamp towards the outside for access to the various bulb-
holders.


- For the reversing lamps: pull the corresponding bulb holder,

- turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.


- For the foglamp: turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and
remove it,

- turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.

To refi t, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing sidelamps and direction indicators

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

High pressure washing

When using this type of washing on stubborn dirt, do not persist
on the headlamps, the lamps and their surrounds to avoid
damaging their protective coating and seals.


Changing number plate lamps (W5W)



)
Insert the end of the vehicle's key in the hole in the transparent
cover.

)
Push towards the outside to unclip it.

)
Remove the transparent cover.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.



Changing the third brake lamp (LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.