2011 Peugeot RCZ trailer

CONTENTS
Steering lock - Starting 124Parking brake 125Hill start assist 126
Manual gearbox 127Gear shift indicator 128Automatic gearbox 129
Speed limiter 133Cruise control 136Parking sensors 139
Fuel tank 143Bonnet 145Petrol engines 146
Diesel engine 147Running out of fuel (Diesel) 148Checking levels 149
Checks 151
Temporary puncture repair kit 153Changing a wheel 160Changing a wiper blade 164
Energy economy mode 165Battery 166Changing a bulb 168Changing a fuse 175
Towing a vehicle 182Towing a trailer 184Cleaning and maintenance 186Accessories 187
6/DRIVING 124-141
7/CHECKS 142-152
8/PRACTICAL INFORMATION 153-188
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 261-265
VISUAL SEARCH 266-269
Petrol engines 189Weights (petrol) 190Diesel engine 191Weights (Diesel) 192Dimensions 193Identification markings 194
9/TECHNICAL DATA 189-194
Emergency or assistance 195Peugeot Connect Media 199Peugeot Connect Sound 243
10/AUDIO EQUIPMENT and TELEMATICS 195-260

LIMIT THE CAUSES OF
EXCESS CONSUMPTION

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refi t your summer tyres.


OBSERVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS
ON MAINTENANCE

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres
on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and observe the
schedule of operations recommended by
the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the fi rst 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

6/
DRIVING


Deactivation/Activation of the rear parking sensors

The function is deactivated or activated via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
The status of the function is stored when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on access to the parking sensors menu,
refer to the section covering the confi guration of vehicle systems.



OPERATING FAULT

In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not
covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h),
certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may
trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.


The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar or
bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).

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TOWING A TRAILER

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend use of the PEUGEOT genuine towbar with ball
which can be removed without tools and its harness that have
been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is fi tted outside the PEUGEOT dealer network, it must
be fi tted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.


DRIVING ADVICE

Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particularly careful.

Distribution of loads



)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and
towing loads which apply to your vehicle version.


Side wind



)
Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.

8/
PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.


Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical signalling on the trailer.

)
If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a
genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.


When not towing a trailer, remove the quickly-detachable tow ball
before driving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.

8/
PRACTICAL INFORMATION




ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for
reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefi t from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.








"Comfort":

cool box, smoker's kit, reading lamp...


"Transport solutions":

boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly
detachable ball, towbar harnesses...

"Style":

Alcantara steering wheel, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels, front
spoiler, carbon fi bre door mirror shells...


"Safety and security":

anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, fi rst
aid kit, fi re extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers, audible front parking sensors...


"Protection":

mats * , door sill protectors, rubbing strips, exterior protective cover...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.
When fi tting a trailer towbar and its harness outside the
PEUGEOT dealer network, this must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.

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*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines




1.6 litre THP 150 ch




1.6 litre THP 156 hp




1.6 litre THP 163 hp


1.6 litre THP 200 hp



Gearboxes


Automatic



Manual



Auto.



Automatic



Manual



Model codes: 4J...


5FE-J



5FV-8



5FV-A



5FM-J



5FU-8


- Unladen weight
-
1 275
1 297
-
1 297
- Kerb weight
-
1 350
1 372
-
1 372
- Payload
-
465
463
-
483
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
-
1 740
1 760
-
1 780
- Gross train weight (GVW)

on a 12% gradient
-
2 240
2 260
-
2 280
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10% or 12% gradient
500
500
500
500
500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit)
650
650
650
650
650
- Unbraked trailer
500
500
500
500
500
- Recommended nose weight
65
65
65
65
65
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
every additional 1 000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.

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*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engine



2.0 litre HDi 163 hp



Gearboxes



Manual



Model codes: 4J...



RHH-8


- Unladen weight

1 370
- Kerb weight

1 445
- Payload

455
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 825
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient

2 325
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit)
650
- Unbraked trailer

500
- Recommended nose weight
65
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
every additional 1 000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.