2012.5 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, such as:


- 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" section).
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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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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CHECKS






2 LITRE HDI ENGINE



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

)
Open the bonnet.

)
If necessary, 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.

)
Tighten the bleed screw.

)
Operate the starter until the engine starts (if the engine fails to start
at the fi rst attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying again).

)
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, operate the priming
pump again, then the starter.

)
Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place, ensuring that
it has clipped correctly.

)
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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.................. 105
Accessories ..................................... 193
Accessory socket, 12V ...................... 84
Access to rear seats .......................... 73
Active bonnet ................................... 108
Adjusting headlamps ......................... 96
Adjusting the steering wheel.............. 69
Airbags .............................................114
Airbags, front ............................ 115, 118
Airbags, lateral.......................... 116, 118
Air conditioning .................................. 20
Air conditioning, digital................. 75, 76
Air fi lter ............................................ 154
Air fl ow ............................................... 74
Air vents............................................. 74
Alarm ................................................. 56
Alert / warning log .............................. 46
Alloy wheels..................................... 192
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ............................................ 105
Anti-pinch........................................... 59
Anti-theft .......................................... 127
Arches, aluminium ........................... 191
Armrest, front ..................................... 85
Ashtray .............................................. 84
Assistance call ......................... 103, 202
Audible warning ............................... 103
Audio/video sockets......................... 232
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .... 288, 315
Audio systems ................................. 205
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ............................ 91, 94Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ............................... 102
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .................. 98, 100
Auxiliary
sockets ........... 86, 232, 289, 310, 312A/ A/
Battery ..................................... 154, 171
Battery, charging .............................. 172
Battery, remote control ................ 54, 55
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ........... 233-235, 272, 313
Bluetooth
(telephone) ............. 233-235, 272, 313
Bodywork ......................................... 191
Bonnet ............................................. 148
Boot ................................................... 64
Boot (opening) ................................... 52
Boot lamp .......................................... 89
Brake discs ...................................... 155
Brake lamps..................................... 176
Brake pads ...................................... 155
Braking assistance system .............. 105B/
Central locking ............................. 53, 62
Changing a bulb ....................... 173-179
Changing a fuse ....................... 180-186
Changing a wheel ..................... 163-172
Changing a wiper blade ........... 101, 169
Changing the remote
control battery ................................. 54
Changing the time ........... 38, 45, 47, 49
CHECK .............................................. 37
Checking levels ....................... 152, 153
Checking
the engine oil level .................. 33, 152
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ................................ 162
Checks...................................... 149-155
Children ..................... 113, 115, 119-126
Child seats ............................... 121-126
Cleaning (advice)............................. 191
Clock.................................................. 38
Closing the boot........................... 53, 64
Closing the doors......................... 53, 61
Colour screen,
retractable ........................... 46, 48, 50
Connectors,
audio ............... 86, 232, 289, 310, 312
Coolant level .............................. 33, 153
Coolant temperature
indicator .......................................... 33
Courtesy mirror .................................. 83
Cruise control .................................. 139
Cup holder ......................................... 82
Customising stickers........................ 191C/
Capacity, fuel tank ........................... 146
CD MP3 ........................... 229, 285, 309C/

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Navigation................................ 216, 255
Number plate lamps ........................ 176N/
Menu, main ...................................... 306
Mirror, rear view ................................. 72
Mirrors, door ................................ 70, 71
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............ 124
MP3 CD ........................... 229, 285, 309
Music media players ........ 228, 284, 309M/Indicators, direction ......................... 102
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ................................ 162
Infl ating tyres ............................. 20, 200
Inputs for audio
system ............ 86, 232, 289, 310, 312
Instrument panel lighting ................... 38
Instrument panels .................. 22, 24, 37
Instrument panel screen .................... 22
Intelligent Traction Control ............... 106
Interior fi nish .................................... 191
Interior fi ttings .................................... 82
Interior lamp....................................... 79
Interior mood lighting ......................... 80
ISOFIX ............................................. 124
ISOFIX child seats .................... 125-126
ISOFIX mountings ........................... 124I/Labels, identifi cation ........................ 200
Lamps, front............................. 173, 191
Lamps, rear ............................. 176, 191
Lamps, warning and indicator....... 26-32
LED daytime running lamps .............. 93
Level, brake fl uid ............................. 152
Level, headlamp wash ............... 99, 153
Level, power steering fl uid ............... 152
Levels and checks .................... 149-155
Lighting, guide-me home ............. 94, 95
Lighting, interior ........................... 79, 80
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ........... 173
Lighting control stalk .......................... 90
Lighting dimmer ................................. 38
Lighting on reminder .......................... 92
Loading .............................................. 20
Load reduction mode ....................... 170
Locating your vehicle ......................... 54
Locking from the inside...................... 62
Locking the boot ................................ 64
Low fuel level ............................. 28, 146L/
JACK socket .............. 86, 289, 310, 312
Jukebox (copy) ................................ 230
Jukebox (playing) ............................ 231J/
Main beam ......................... 90, 174, 175
Maintenance ...................................... 20
Maintenance (advice) ...................... 191
Map reading lamps ............................ 79
Markings, identifi cation .................... 200
Mat..................................................... 87M/
Oil fi lter ............................................ 154
Oil level ...................................... 33, 152
Opening the bonnet ......................... 148
Opening the boot ......................... 52, 64
Opening the doors ................. 52, 61, 63
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ................ 146
Opening the retractable screen ......... 50
Operation indicator lamps............. 26-32O/
Keeping
children safe ........... 113, 115, 119-126
Key in ignition warning..................... 127
Key with remote control ........ 52-55, 127K/Paint colour code ............................. 200
Paintwork, matt ................................ 192
Parking brake .......................... 128, 155
Parking sensors, front...................... 143P/

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EXTERIOR


Remote control key 52-55


- opening / closing

- unlocking / partial opening of the boot

- anti-theft protection

- battery
Alarm 56-58

Boot 64
Temporary puncture repair kit 156-162
Changing a wheel 163-167
Active spoiler 109-110

Parking sensors 142-144
Towbar 189-190
Towing 187-188

Changing bulbs 176-179


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

Accessories 193-194

Fuel tank 146-147
Wipers 98-101
Changing a wiper blade 169
Door mirrors 70-71

Active bonnet 108
Lighting controls 90-95
Directional lighting 97
Headlamp height adjustment 96
Changing bulbs 173-176


- front lamps

- direction indicator repeaters


Doors 61-63


- opening / closing

- central locking

- anti-attack security

- emergency locking
Cleaning, maintenance 191-192
Alarm 56-58
Electric windows 59-60

Braking assistance 105
Trajectory control 106-107

Tyre under-infl ation detection 103-104
Tyre pressures 162, 200
Snow chains 168