2011 Peugeot RCZ oil level

FAMILIARISATION

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 benefi ts 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 fi rst, then use a soft cloth
and soapy water. Dry using another
soft cloth.

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

26 Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates
the status of the corresponding function.


A.
Emergency call in progress.


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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.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

DISPLAYS


*
According to engine.

**
Only on the large central display screen.

***
Only on the large central display screen with Peugeot Connect Media.


Small display screen



A.
Trip distance recorder.

(miles or km)

B.
Distance recorder.

(miles or km)


C.
Service spanner,
if a service is due shortly or is overdue.



Central display screen


D. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.


E. Indication:



- of a gear change * (manual gearbox),

or

- of the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).



F. Engine oil level indicator,

service indicator.

(miles or km)

These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on,
then disappear after a few seconds.
Warning and status indicator
lamps
/ CHECK.

Tyre under-infl ation detection.

Trip computer.

Vehicle speed repeat ** .

Vehicle parameters ** .

Navigation - Guidance *** .

These six functions are displayed according to the selection.

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Engine
autodiagnosis
system


fl ashing. The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. The emission control system has
a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualifi ed
workshop without delay.





Low fuel level


fi xed with the
needle in the
red zone,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the
fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
Until suffi cient fuel has been added, this warning lamp
will come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
The audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this
could damage the emission control and injection systems.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Service


temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. Minor faults have occurred for
which there is no specifi c warning
lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message displayed in the
screen:


- doors, boot or bonnet open,

- low engine oil level,

- low screenwash/headlamp wash reservoir level,

- remote control battery fl at,

- low tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on Diesel vehicles
(see Checks - checking levels/particle emissions fi lter).
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed,
accompanied by
a message and
an audible signal. Major faults have occurred for
which there is no specifi c warning
lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen and you must then contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

With the engine running, when the needle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature
warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and an alert message in the
screen.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
















ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The vehicle must be on level ground and the engine must have
been off for more than 30 minutes for this level check to be
accurate. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

)
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,

)
when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

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Oil level correct

This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL"
or an alert message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by illumination of the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Lack of oil

Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick:


-
A
= max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to
the engine),

-
B
= min; top up the level via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to your engine.


Oil level
correct
Oil level
incorrect
Oil level measurement
invalid

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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.

4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air fi lter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

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DIESEL ENGINE
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.

4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

10.
Priming pump.

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Bleed screw.