2011 Peugeot RCZ ignition

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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS



1.
Wipers/screenwash/trip computer control
stalk.

2.
Steering lock and ignition.

3.
Audio and telematics system steering
wheel control stalk.

4.
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.

5.
Central adjustable air vents.

6.
Windscreen demisting vent.

7.
Sunshine sensor.

8.
Front side window demisting vent.

9.
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.

10.
Glove box/Audio/video sockets.

11 .
Passenger's airbag.

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.

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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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140
195

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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STARTING



1.
Stop
position.

2.
Running
position.

3.
Starting
position.


IGNITION SWITCH


Avoid attaching any heavy objects to the
key which would weigh down on its shaft
in the ignition switch; this could cause a
malfunction.

PASSENGER SAFETY



)
Selection of the position:
"OFF"
(deactivated), with "rear facing"
child seat,
"ON"
(activated), with front passenger or
"forwards facing" child seat.


PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG

112, 116

A.
Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.

B.
Front left seat belt warning lamp.

C.
Front right seat belt warning lamp.

D.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

E.
Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

F.
Passenger's front airbag deactivated
warning lamp.

G.
Passenger's front airbag activated
warning lamp.


SEAT BELTS AND
PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
108, 112, 116

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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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WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS

Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the
warning lamp concerned.


Associated warnings

The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning lamps may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
warning lamp is also accompanied by:


- a pictogramme in the central instrument panel screen and a
message in the multi-function screen,
or

- a pictogramme and a message in the central instrument panel
screen.



Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the
illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the
fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








STOP


fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message
in the screen. Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system, power
steering, engine lubrication or
cooling system malfunction or a
punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that the
engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Maximum
coolant
temperature


fi xed with the
needle in the red
zone. The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.







Braking


fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level is
too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualifi ed workshop.

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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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Rear foglamps


fi xed.
The rear foglamps are switched on.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the rear
foglamps.





Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.





Parking brake


fi xed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,
keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the
"Driving" section.





Front foglamps


fi xed.
The front foglamps are switched on.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off the
front foglamps.



Passenger's
front airbag
fi xed on the
seat belt and
passenger's front
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located on
the passenger's side of the
dashboard, has been placed in
the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a
"rear facing" child seat. While you do not have a rear-facing child seat fi tted to
the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the
passenger's front airbag be activated.
On the other hand, before fi tting a rear-facing child seat,
you must turn the control switch to the "OFF"
position.