2011 Peugeot RCZ open bonnet

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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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ALARM *
System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-
ins. It provides the following types of monitoring.


- Exterior perimeter

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a door, the boot,
the bonnet...




- Interior volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the volume in the passenger
compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window, enters the passenger
compartment or moves inside the vehicle.




- Tilt

The system checks for any change in the attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted, moved or knocked.


For all work on the alarm system, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


LOCKING THE VEHICLE WITH FULL ALARM
SYSTEM

Activation



)
Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.

)
Press the locking button on the remote control.
The monitoring system is active: the indicator lamp in the button fl ashes
once per second.
After the locking button on the remote control is pressed, the exterior
perimeter monitoring is activated after a delay of 5 seconds and the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after a delay of 45 seconds.

Deactivation



)
Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator lamp in the button goes off.



Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of service of its
components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the siren
wiring are put out of service or damaged.

*
According to country. If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not
locked but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after
a delay of 45 seconds at the same time as the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring.

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CHECKS
BONNET

OPENING



)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior release lever A
, located at the bottom of the door
aperture.

CLOSING



)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.

)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open by the two side struts.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the safety catch with care
(risk of burns).

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2 LITRE HDI ENGINE


)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres of Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.

)
Slacken the bleed screw.

)
Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe with the green connector.

)
Retighten the bleed screw.

)
Operate the starter until the engine starts.

)
Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)

If the engine does not start fi rst time, don't keep trying.
Operate the priming pump again, then the starter motor. On vehicle fi tted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel; refer to the engine compartment view on the "Diesel
engine" page.

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BATTERY
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior
safety catch,

)
remove the plastic cover for access to the two terminals,

)
wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting
the battery,

)
unclip the fusebox to remove the battery, if necessary.



STARTING USING ANOTHER BATTERY



)
Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the fl at
battery A
, then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative
terminal (-) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth
point C
on the broken down vehicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.



ACCESS TO THE BATTERY


The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS and EBFD systems.................. 102
Accessories ..................................... 187
Accessories socket, 12 V .................. 82
Access to rear seats .......................... 71
Active bonnet ................................... 105
Active spoiler ................................... 106
Adjusting headlamps ......................... 93
Adjusting the steering wheel.............. 67
Airbags ............................................. 111
Air conditioning .................................. 20
Air conditioning (digital) ............... 73, 74
Air fi lter ............................................ 151
Air vents............................................. 72
Alarm ................................................. 54
Alloy wheels..................................... 186
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....... 102
Anti-pinch........................................... 57
Anti-theft steering lock ..................... 124
Arches, aluminium ........................... 186
Ashtray .............................................. 82
Assistance call ......................... 100, 196
Audible warning ............................... 100
Audio/video sockets......................... 226
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) .................................... 254
Audio systems ................................... 48
Automatic gearbox................... 129, 152
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ............................ 89, 92
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ................................. 99Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .................... 95, 97
Auxiliary sockets ........ 84, 226, 250, 252A/ A/
Battery ..................................... 151, 166
Battery, remote control ................ 52, 53
Battery recharge .............................. 166
Bluetooth (hands-free) ...... 227-229, 253
Bluetooth (telephone) ............... 227-229
Bodywork ......................................... 186
Bonnet ............................................. 145
Boot ................................................... 62
Boot (opening) ................................... 50
Boot lamp .......................................... 87
Brake discs ...................................... 152
Brake lamps..................................... 171
Brake pads ...................................... 152
Brakes ............................................. 152
Braking assistance system .............. 102B/
Capacity, fuel tank ........................... 143
CD MP3 ........................................... 249
Central locking ............................. 51, 60
Changing a bulb ...................... 168, 171
Changing a fuse .............................. 175
Changing a wheel ............................ 160
Changing a wiper blade ............. 98, 164C/
Changing the date ................... 232, 255
Changing the remote control battery...... 52
Changing the time ............. 38, 232, 255
CHECK .............................................. 37
Checking levels ....................... 149, 150
Checking the engine oil level ............. 33
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ................................ 153
Checks..................... 146, 147, 151, 152
Children ............................. 116, 119-123
Child seats ....................... 116, 119, 120
Cleaning (advice)............................. 186
Clock.................................................. 38
Closing the boot........................... 51, 62
Closing the doors......................... 51, 59
Connectors, audio ............. 84, 250, 252
Control stalk, wipers .................... 95, 97
Coolant level .............................. 33, 149
Coolant temperature .......................... 33
Coolant temperature indicator ........... 33
Courtesy mirror .................................. 81
Cruise control .................................. 136
Cup holder ......................................... 80
Curtain airbags .................................115C/
Dashboard fusebox ......................... 175
Date (setting) ........................... 232, 255
Daytime running lamps ...... 91, 169, 170D/

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
JACK socket ...................... 84, 250, 252
Jukebox (copy) ................................ 224
Jukebox (playing) ............................ 225J/
Menu, main ...................................... 246
Mini fuel level ................................... 143
Monochrome screen ................ 246, 256
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............ 121
MP3 CD ........................................... 249
Multifunction screen (with audio
equipment) .......................... 42, 46, 48
Music media players ........................ 222M/Labels, identifi cation ........................ 194
Lamps, warning
and indicator ....................... 26, 30, 32
Lateral airbags .......................... 113, 115
Level, brake fl uid ............................. 149
Level, headlamp wash ............... 96, 149
Level, power steering fl uid ............... 149
Levels and checks ..... 146, 147, 149, 150
Lighting, guide-me home ............. 91, 92
Lighting, interior ........................... 77, 78
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ........... 168
Lighting on reminder .......................... 90
Lighting rheostat ................................ 38
Lighting stalk...................................... 88
Loading .............................................. 20
Load reduction mode ....................... 165
Locating your vehicle ......................... 52
Locking from the inside...................... 60
Locking the boot ................................ 62L/
Navigation........................................ 210
Number plate lamps ........................ 171N/
Main beam ......................... 88, 169, 170
Maintenance (advice) ...................... 186
Manual gearbox ............... 127, 128, 152
Manufacturer’s
identifi cation plates ....................... 194
Map reading lamps ............................ 77
Markings, identifi cation .................... 194
Mat..................................................... 85M/
Infl ating tyres ..................................... 20
Inputs
for audio system ..... 84, 226, 250, 252
Instrument
panel lighting ................................... 38
Instrument panels .................. 22, 24, 37
Instrument panel screen ............ 22, 128
Intelligent
Traction Control ............................ 103
Interior fi nish .................................... 186
Interior fi ttings .................................... 80
Interior lamp....................................... 77
Interior mood lighting ......................... 78
ISOFIX child seats .................... 121-123
ISOFIX mountings ........................... 121I/
Keeping
children safe ........... 112, 116, 119-123
Key in ignition warning..................... 124
Key with
remote control ............. 50, 51, 53, 124K/
Oil fi lter ............................................ 151
Oil level ...................................... 33, 149
Opening the bonnet ......................... 145
Opening the boot ......................... 50, 62
Opening the doors ................. 50, 59, 61
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ................ 143
Opening the retractable screen ......... 48
Operation indicator lamps............ 30, 32O/
Paint colour code ............................. 194
Paintwork, matt ................................ 186
Parking brake .......................... 125, 152P/

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EXTERIOR


Remote control key 50-53


- opening/closing

- unlocking/partial opening of the boot

- anti-theft protection

- battery
Alarm 54-56

Boot 62
Temporary puncture repair kit 153-159
Changing a wheel 160-164
Active spoiler 106-107

Parking sensors 139-141
Towbar 184-185
Towing 182-183

Changing bulbs 171-174


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

Accessories 187-188

Fuel tank 143-144
Wipers 95-98
Changing a wiper blade 164
Door mirrors 68-69

Active bonnet 105
Lighting controls 88-92
Directional lighting 94
Headlamp height adjustment 93
Changing bulbs 168-171


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters


Doors 59-61


- opening/closing

- central locking

- anti-attack security

- emergency locking
Alarm 54-56
Electric windows 57-58

Braking assistance 102

Trajectory control 103-104
Tyre under-infl ation detection 100-101
Tyre pressures 159, 194