2013 Peugeot RCZ air conditioning

CONTENTS
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ECO-DRIVING 20-21
Direction indicators 102Hazard warning lamps 102Emergency or assistance call 103Horn 103
Tyre under-inflation detection 103Braking assistance systems 105Trajectory control systems 106Active bonnet 108
Active spoiler 109Front seat belts 111Airbags 114Child seats 119
Front seats 65Steering wheel adjustment 69Mirrors 70Rear seats 73Ventilation 74
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 76Rear screen demist - defrost 78Courtesy lamp 79Interior mood lighting 80
Interior fittings 82Front armrest 85Boot fittings 88
Lighting controls 90LED lamps 93Automatic illumination of headlamps 94
Headlamp adjustment 96Directional lighting 97Wiper controls 98
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 100
FAMILIARISATION 4-19
1/INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS 22-51
2/ACCESS 52-64
3/EASE OF USE and COMFORT 65-89
4/VISIBILITY 90-101
5/SAFETY 102-126
Remote control key 52Alarm 56Electric windows 59Doors 61Boot 64
Instrument panels 22Warning and indicator lamps 26Indicators 33
Instrument panel buttons 37Clock 38Trip computer 39
Monochrome screen C (Peugeot Connect Sound)42Retractable colour screen (Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6))46Retractable colour screen (Peugeot Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)) 48

FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR


1. Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment facilitates visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
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2. Audio and telematic systems

This equipment benefi ts from the latest technology:
MP3 compatible Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5),
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) or Peugeot Connect
Media Navigation (NG4 3D) with 16/9 retractable colour
screen, JBL audio system, auxiliary sockets.

Peugeot Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D)

Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)
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4. Active spoiler

This automatic system can be controlled
manually by means of this control on the
centre console.
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3. Dual-zone digital air conditioning

This systems allows different levels of comfort
to be set for the driver and front passenger.
It then controls these levels automatically
according to the ambient conditions.
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PEUGEOT Techno PVC

For maintenance of this trim, do not use
solvent or detergent with a dry cloth.
Remove dust fi rst, then use a soft cloth
and soapy water. Dry using another soft
cloth.
Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5)

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CENTRE CONSOLES



1.
Audio and telematic system microphone.

2.
Courtesy lamp / Map reading lamps /
Interior mood lighting.

3.
Seat belt and front passenger's airbag
warning lamps display.

4.
Interior volumetric sensors (alarm).

5.
Multifunction screen.

6.
Clock.

7.
Emergency call button.
Alarm button.
Central locking button.
Hazard warning lamps button.
Dynamic stability control (ESC/ASR/EBA)
button.
Parking sensors button.
PEUGEOT services button.

8.
Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5) and
storage compartment, Peugeot Connect
Navigation (RT6) or Peugeot Connect
Media Navigation (NG4 3D).

9.
Heating / air conditioning controls.

10.
Front ashtray.

11 .
12 V accessories socket.

12.
Active spoiler control.

13.
Storage compartment or instrument panel
navigator associated with the Peugeot
Connect Media Navigation (NG4 3D).

14.
Cup holder.

15.
Front armrest / USB / auxiliary socket.

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OPTIMISE THE USE OF YOUR GEARBOX


With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting
and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system,
the gear shift indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the
instrument panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"
or
Auto "A"
, according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.



DRIVE SMOOTHLY


Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffi c noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is fl owing well.



CONTROL THE USE OF YOUR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT

Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation,
as soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(fi lm, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

ECO-DRIVING

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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VENTILATION

AIR INTAKE

The air circulating in the passenger compartment is fi ltered and
originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of
the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.


AIR FLOW PATHS

The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls
selected by the driver:


- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),

- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort
required by mixing the air of the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to diffuse the air in the
passenger compartment combining several air vents.
The air fl ow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation blower.


CONTROL PANEL

The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A

on the centre console. The functions offered are:


- the level of comfort required,

- air fl ow,

- air distribution,

- demisting/defrosting,

- manual or digital air conditioning controls.



AIR DIFFUSION



1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2.
Front side window demisting/defrosting vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.

4.
Central adjustable air vents.

5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation
and maintenance guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct
the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the
windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard;
this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to
10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good
working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good
condition and have the fi lter elements replaced regularly
(refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger
compartment fi lter. Thanks to its special active additive,
it contributes to the purifi cation of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system,
you are also advised to refer to the servicing and warranty
booklet for information on when it should be checked.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the
available engine power and so improves towing performance.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting high enough to quickly change
the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does
not present any danger to the ozone layer.

AUTO
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DUAL-ZONE DIGITAL
AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.


AUTOMATIC OPERATION


1. Automatic comfort programme



)
Press the "AUTO"
button. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
We recommend the use of this mode: it permits automatic and
optimised adjustment of all of the functions, passenger compartment
temperature, air fl ow, air distribution and air recirculation, in accordance
with the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.

2. Driver's side adjustment

When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold
air, the air fl ow will reach its optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells only.


3. Passenger's side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each adjust the
temperature to their requirements.
The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level
of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left or to the right respectively to decrease
or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder
or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change
the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. The
system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and
as quickly as possible.

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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

4. Automatic visibility programme

The automatic comfort programme may not be suffi cient to
quickly demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).

MANUAL OPERATION

If you wish, you can make a different choice from that offered by the
system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.


)
Pressing the "AUTO"
button returns the system to completely
automatic operation.
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left until "LO"
is displayed or to the
right until "HI"
is displayed.


5. Air conditioning On / Off



)
Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in discomfort (humidity,
condensation).


)
Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air
conditioning. The indicator lamp in the "A/C"
button comes on.



6. Air distribution adjustment



)
Press one or more buttons to direct the air fl ow towards:


- the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, the side windows and the vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells,

- the vents and the footwells,

- the vents,

- the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.




7. Air flow adjustment



)
Turn this control to the left to decrease the air fl ow or to
the right to increase the air fl ow.
The air fl ow indicator lamps, between the two fans, come on
progressively in relation to the value requested.

)
Press this button to activate the automatic visibility programme.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The system automatically controls the air conditioning, the air fl ow and
the air intake and provides optimum distribution of the ventilation to the
windscreen and side windows.


)
To switch the system off, press this button again or on "AUTO"
.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the indicator lamp in
the "AUTO"
button comes on.