2012 PEUGEOT RCZ fuel consumption

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DRIVING

* According to engine.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR *

System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to
change up on vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.


OPERATION

The system intervenes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the
system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this
instruction without engaging the intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered
compulsory. In fact, the confi guration of the road, the amount of traffi c
and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to
follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

In the case of driving which makes particular demands on the
performance of the engine (fi rm pressure on the accelerator pedal,
for example, when overtaking...), the system will not recommend
a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging fi rst gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.


The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow
accompanied by the suggested gear.
Example:


- You are in third gear.

- You press the accelerator pedal moderately.

- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if
appropriate.

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DRIVING
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle
speed and engine speed permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

M
and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M

(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.


Invalid value during manual operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two positions).



STOPPING THE VEHICLE

Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P
or N
to
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the lever is not in position P
, when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is
an audible signal is heard accompanied by a message.


)
Return the lever to position P
; the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.



OPERATING FAULT

When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is locked in
3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N
to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions
permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.

There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time,

- if you force the lever from position P
to another position when
the battery is fl at.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with
the engine running (traffi c jam, etc.), place the gear lever in
position N
and apply the parking brake.

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IDENTIFICAT ION MARKINGS
Various visible markings for the identifi cation of your vehicle.



A.
Vehicle identifi cation number (VIN) under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the bodywork near the damper
support.
For access to it, raise the plastic cover.
C.
Manufacturer's label.

The number is indicated on a self-destroying label affi xed to the
door aperture, below the door striker, on the right-hand side.
This label also indicates the unladen weight, the gross vehicle
weight (GVW) and the gross train weight (GVW).
For information concerning the possibilities for installing snow
chains, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at
least once a month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this increases fuel consumption.

B.
VIN on the windscreen lower crossmember.

This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible
through the windscreen.
D.
Tyre/paint label.

This label is affi xed to the door aperture, on the driver's side.
It bears the following information:


- the tyre infl ation pressures, laden and unladen,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the infl ation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Date (setting) ......................... 45, 47, 49
Daytime running lamps ...... 93, 174, 175
Deactivating the passenger airbag ...115
Deadlocking ....................................... 53
Defrosting .......................................... 78
Dials and gauges ............................... 22
Diesel additive level ......................... 153
Dimensions ...................................... 199
Dipped beam ..................... 90, 174, 175
Dipstick ...................................... 33, 152
Directional lighting ..................... 97, 174
Direction
indicators .............. 102, 174, 176, 179
Doors ................................................. 61
Doors emergency control .................. 63
Door pockets ..................................... 82
Driving economically ......................... 20
Driving positions (storing) .................. 68D/
Filling with fuel ......................... 146, 147
Fitting a wheel ................................. 165
Fittings, boot ...................................... 88
Flashing indicators........................... 102
Front seats................................... 65, 66
Fuel............................................ 20, 147
Fuel consumption .............................. 20
Fuel fi ller fl ap ................................... 146
Fuel gauge......................................... 22
Fuel tank .......................................... 146
Fusebox, dashboard ........................ 182
Fuses ............................................... 180F/H/
G.P.S. ...................................... 216, 255
Gearbox, automatic ................. 132, 155
Gearbox, manual ............. 130, 131, 155
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ........ 132
Gear lever, manual gearbox ............ 130
Gear shift indicator .......................... 131
Glove box .......................................... 83
Guidance ................................. 216, 255
Guide-me-home........................... 94, 95
EBA (Emergency
braking assistance) ....................... 105
Eco-driving ........................................ 20
Economy mode................................ 170
Electric window controls .................... 59
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .......................................... 105
Electronic engine immobiliser .... 55, 127
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..... 106
E/
Emergency
braking system .............................. 105
Emergency call ................ 103, 202, 203
Emergency warning lamps .............. 102
Energy economy mode.................... 170
Engine, Diesel ......... 147, 150, 151, 197
Engine, petrol .................. 147, 149, 195
Engine compartment ............... 149, 150
Engine compartment
fusebox ......................................... 184
Engine oil level indicator ............ 33, 152
Engines.................................... 195, 197
Environment .......... 20, 55, 78, 135, 153
Equipment settings .......... 24, 42, 46, 48
ESC/ASR ......................................... 106E/
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Halogen headlamps......................... 173
Hands-free kit .................. 233, 272, 313
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 102
Headlamp adjustment........................ 96
Headlamps, directional .............. 97, 174
Headlamp wash ................................. 99
Headlamp wash reservoir ................ 153
Head rests, rear ................................. 73
Heated seats ..................................... 67
Heating .............................................. 76
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ................................. 69
Hill start assist ................................. 129
Horn ................................................. 103
Identifi cation plates .......................... 200
Ignition ............................................. 127I/