2011 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual

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CHECKS





























CHECKS

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with
the Warranty and Maintenance Record and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

BATTERY


AIR FILTER AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILTER


OIL FILTER









PARTICLE EMISSION FILTER (DIESEL)


On a new vehicle, the fi rst particle fi lter regeneration operations
may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly
normal.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or
at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Practical
information" section for details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its reconnection.
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement intervals for these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice
as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter may have an adverse effect
on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace the oil fi lter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement interval for this component.
The start of saturation of the particle emissions fi lter is
indicated by the temporary illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the risk
of blockage of the particle emissions fi lter.
As soon as the traffi c conditions permit, regenerate the fi lter by driving
at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive level" section.

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MANUAL GEARBOX






AUTOMATIC GEARBOX















BRAKE PADS
BRAKE DISC WEAR

MANUAL PARKING BRAKE

The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for the
details of the level checking interval for this component.
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for details of
the level checking interval for this component.
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances.
It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in the brake fl uid level
indicates that the brake pads are worn. For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the
parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.






















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of
equivalent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the operation of units as important as the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is strictly prohibited
.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

















TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR
KIT
Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre,
located on the tyre tread or shoulder.



ACCESS TO THE KIT

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the boot fl oor.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE KIT



A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various infl ation adaptors for accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker I
must be affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a
tyre repaired using this type of kit.

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Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,
colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.


REPAIR PROCEDURE


1. Sealing



)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the selector A
to the "sealant" position.

)
Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.

)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.

)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which have penetrated into the
tyre.

05 km
3,5 miles 20-60 km/h max
15-35 mph max
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)
Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B
to position "I"

until the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not
disconnect the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
)
Remove the kit and screw the cap back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle with traces of fl uid. Keep
the kit to hand.

)
Drive immediately for approximately three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure using the kit.


If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop for assistance.



Tyre under-inflation detection

If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-infl ation detection, the under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reinitialised by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.

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2. Inflation



)
Turn the selector A
to the "air" position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel.

)
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible.
You must inform the technician that you have used this kit.
After inspection, the technician will inform you whether the
tyre can be repaired or must be replaced.


)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave the engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to infl ate: switch B

in position "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in position "O"
and press
button C
), in accordance with the vehicle's tyre pressure label
(located on the left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully
plugged; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualifi ed workshop for
assistance.

)
Remove and stow the kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the
distance travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).

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Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge into the environment, take it
to an authorised waste disposal site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant cartridge, available from
PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualifi ed workshop.



REMOVING THE CARTRIDGE




)
Stow the black pipe.

)
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.

)
Support the compressor vertically.

)
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.