2014 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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SAFETY
LOCATIONS FOR FITTING ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOF\
IX size category, determined by a letter from A to G , is indicated on the
child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child
/ indicative age
Less than 10 kg (group 0)
Up to approx. 6 months Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
F rom approx. 1 to 3 ye ars
Type of ISOFIX child seat Infant car seat * "rear facing" "rear facing" "forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
ISOFIX universal and semi-
universal child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seats X
X X IUF
IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofi x U niversal " F orwards-facing" child seat with a top tether.
It may be necessary to move the front seat forwards to facilitate the in\
stallation of a child seat on a rear seat.
X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of th\
e size category indicated.
* Infant car seats and "car" cots cannot be installed on the front passen\
ger seat.

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on a front passenger seat is
specifi c to each country. Refer to the legislation in force in your
country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a "rearward facing" child seat
is installed on the front seat. Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were to infl ate.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child's protection in the event of an accident.
When installing a child seat using the seat belt, ensure that the
seat belt is tightened correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat fi rmly on the vehicle's seat.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses
keeping the slack in relation to the child's body
to a minimum ,
even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "forward facing" child seat, ensure
that the back of the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, even in contact if possible.
Installation of a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's
shoulder without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes correctly over the
child's thighs.
PEUGEOT recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back,
fi tted with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and unsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.

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DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER
STARTING THE VEHICLE
 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
 Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .
 When the engine starts, release the key.
SWITCHING THE VEHICLE OFF
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
 Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed,
accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition
on) , the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop) ,
then back to position 2 (Ignition on) .
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
A few minutes after the ignition is switched off, this electronic engine
immobiliser locks the engine management system and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.

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PARKING BRAKE
Applying
 Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
 Pull the parking brake lever gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the
pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.

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DRIVING
HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it tak\
es
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
OPERATION
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,
- certain conditions of slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be deactivated.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being held in the hill start assist \
phase.
OPERATING FAULT
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in position D or M on an automatic gearbox. On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and then check that the
corresponding warning lamp in the instrument panel is on.
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these warning lamps come on.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
ENGAGING 5 TH OR 6 TH GEAR
 Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5 th or 6 th gear.
ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR
 Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

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DRIVING
"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM"
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
GEAR SELECTION GATE
1. Gear lever.
2. Button " S " (sport) .
3. Button "  " (snow) .
GEAR LEVER POSITIONS
P. Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on.
- Starting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M. + / - Manual operation with sequential changing of the six gears.
 Press forwards to change up through the gears.
or
 Press rearwards to change down through the gears.
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort
of fully automatic operation, enhanced by sport and snow programmes,
or manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
- automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by
the gearbox, with the sport programme for a more dynamic driving
style or the snow programme to facilitate driving when grip is poor.
- manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.

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DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
When you move the lever in the gate to select a position, the
corresponding symbol is displayed in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D1... D6. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
 . Snow programme
M1... M6. Manual (Sequential driving)
-. Invalid value during manual operation
MOVING OFF
 Apply the parking brake.
 Select position P or N .
 Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an audible signal, accompanied
by a message in the screen.
 With the engine running, press the brake pedal.
 Release the parking brake.
 Select position R , D or M ,
 Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle then moves off.
If position N is engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle then engage position D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if
position R , D or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle
without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and select position P .
A message is displayed if you try to move the gear lever from
position
P without pressing the brake pedal.