2012 PEUGEOT RCZ engine

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed…).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press RADIO, select Radio Menu then"Waveband" to return to the waveband on which the stations are stored.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed…).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the "RDS" function by means of theshort-cut menu to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in thegeographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks…) block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the "RDS" function by means of the short-cut menu if the phenomenon is too frequentand always on the same route.

With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.

Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

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01 FIRST STEPS

Access to the" Navigation - guidance"
menu and display the
recent destinations. Short
press without the engine running: on / off.
Short press with the enginerunning: audio source off / restore.
Short press: select pre-set radio station.
Lon
g press: pre-set thecurrent station.
MODE
button: Selection of the
type of permanent display.
Lon
g press: black screen(DARK).
A
ccess to the " MUSIC
" menu, and display of the CD/MP3/Apple®
tracks and folders. ®

Long press: display the audio settings screen for the"MEDIA
(CD/USB/iPod/Streaming/AUX)" sources.
Long press: open the "Audio settings" menu: music ambience, bass, treble, loudness, left/right
balance, front/rear fader, automatic volume adjustment.


A
ccess to the "RADIO
" menu anddisplay the list of stations received.
Lon
g press: display the audio settingsscreen for the radio tuner source.
Selection and confi rmation OK dial:
Selection of an item on the screen or in a list or a
menu, then confi rmation with a short press.
Other than for menus and lists, a short press
displays a contextual menu depending on the current screen.
Rotation with map displa
yed: zoom the map scalein and out.
Volume ad
justment (each
source is independent,
includin
g TA messages and
navigation instructions).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.When the en
gine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on
the battery charge.
The switch-o
ff is normal: the system switches to economy mode and
switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
Pla
yback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).Some fi les supplied with the memor
y stick may greatly slow down access
to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time). Delete the fi les supplied with the memory stickand limit the number of sub-folders in the fi le structure on the memory stick.
When I connect m
yiPhone as telephone and
to the USB port at thesame time, I am unable
to play the music fi les. When the iPhone connects automaticall
y as a telephone, it forces the
streaming function. The streaming function takes the place of the USBfunction which is then not useable, there is a period without sound of the
track being played with AppleÆ players.Æ
Disconnect and reconnect to the USB port (the USB function takes priority over streaming).

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes toallow the system to cool.

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/

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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/
G/
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/

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Vehicle confi guration ....... 24, 42, 46, 48
Vehicle diagnosis ............................... 42
Vehicle identifi cation ........................ 200
Ventilation .................................... 74, 75
Voice commands ............................. 208V/
Table of weights ....................... 196, 198
Tables of engines..................... 195, 197
Tables of fuses................................. 180
Tank, fuel ......................................... 146
Technical data........................... 195-199
Telephone ......... 203, 233-235, 272, 313
Telephone,
hands-free .............. 233-235, 272, 313
Temperature, coolant ......................... 33
Temperature control for heated seats .... 67
Temporary tyre repair kit .................. 156
Third brake lamp.............................. 176
TMC (Traffi c info) ..................... 225, 269
Tools ........................................ 163, 166
Total distance recorder ...................... 37
Towbar ............................................. 189
Towed loads............................. 196, 198
Towing another vehicle .................... 187
Traction control (ASR) ..................... 106
Traffi c information (TA) .... 226, 270, 308
Traffi c information (TMC) ......... 225, 269
Trajectory control systems ............... 106
Trip computer .............................. 39, 41
Trip distance recorder ........................ 37
Tyre pressures ................................. 200
Tyres .................................................. 20
Tyre under-infl ation detection .......... 103T/Unlocking ........................................... 52
Unlocking from the inside .................. 62
Unlocking the boot ....................... 52, 64
Update risk areas .................... 223, 261
Updating POIs ......................... 223, 261
Updating the time .............................. 38
USB (Peugeot Connect) ............ 86, 310U/
Under-infl ation (detection) ............... 103
Under fl oor storage ............................ 89U/
Warning lamps .............................. 26-32
Washing (advice) ............................. 191
Weights .................................... 196, 198
Welcome lighting ......................... 80, 81
Window controls ................................ 59
Wiper control stalk ..................... 98, 100
Wipers ....................................... 98, 100W/
Xenon headlamps............................ 174X/

VISUAL SEARCH

Running out of fuel, Diesel 151

Checking levels 152-153


- oil

- brake fl uid

- power steering fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle emissions fi lter)

- used products


Changing bulbs 173-179


- front

- rear

Engine compartment fuses 180, 184-186
Petrol engines 195
Petrol weights 196
Diesel engines 197
Diesel weightsl 198
Dimensions 199
Identifi cation markings 200

Opening the bonnet 148
Under the bonnet, petrol 149
Under the bonnet, Diesel 150
Energy economy mode 170
Battery 171-172
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Checking components 154-155


- battery

- air fi lter and passenger compartment fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emission fi lter (Diesel)

- gearboxes

- brake pads / discs

Cleaning and caring for your vehicle 191-192


- interior

- exterior