2014 Peugeot RCZ warning

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the
warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning lamps may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
warning lamp is also accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in the multi-function screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the
illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault whi\
ch
requires action on the part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the
fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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MONITORING
Warning lamp is on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message
in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp
is associated with a serious fault
with the braking system, power
steering, engine lubrication
system or cooling system.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that the
engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed with the
needle in the red
zone.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

Braking fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp.
The braking system fl uid level is
too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+ fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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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 on temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for
which there is no specifi c warning
lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- low engine oil level,
- low screenwash level,
- fl at remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel)
As soon as traffi c conditions permit, regenerate the
fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 36 mph (60 km/h)
until the service warning lamp goes off.
- a fault with the tyre under-infl ation detection system,
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred for
which there is no specifi c warning
lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
screen and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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MONITORING
Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS)
fi xed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Dynamic
stability control

(DSC/ASR) fl ashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional
stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or
trajectory.
fi xed. The DSC/ASR system has a
fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Directional
headlamps fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on Cause Action / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fi xed, then
fl ashing in the
passenger's seat
belt and front
airbag warning
lamp display. The driver or front passenger has
not buckled or has unbuckled
their seat belt.
Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

Under-infl ation fi xed.
The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the tyres
are cold.
+ fl ashing then fi xed,
accompanied
by the Service
warning lamp. The tyre pressure monitoring
system has a fault or no sensor is
detected on one of the wheels.
Under-infl ation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
indicator lamp may also be accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in the multifunction screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato r fl ashing with
buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed
down.

Right-hand direction
indicator fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the dashboard,
has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their
associated indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
Sidelamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position or the
"AUTO" position with low light.
Dipped beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO" position
in conditions of low light.
Main beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

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MONITORING
Warning lamp is on Cause Action / Observations
Rear foglamp fi xed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the rear
foglamp.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.
Parking
brake
fi xed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,
keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the
"Parking brake" section.
Passenger's
front airbag fi xed on the
seat belt and
passenger's front
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located on
the passenger's side of the
dashboard, has been placed in
the
"ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a
"rearward facing" child seat. While you do not have a rearward facing child seat fi tted
to the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the
passenger's front airbag be activated.
On the other hand, before fi tting a rearward facing child
seat, you must turn the control switch to the
"OFF"
position.

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Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
It is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the screen.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
deactivation lamp is also accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in the multifunction screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fi xed, in the seat
belt and front
passenger's
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located
on the passenger's end of
the dashboard, is set to the
OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front
seat. Before installing a "rearward facing" child seat on the front
seat, it is
essential to deactivate the passenger's front
airbag.
On the other hand, where no "rearward facing" child seat is
present, it is recommended that the airbag be reactivated:
set the control to the ON position.

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MONITORING
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature warning lamp and the central STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and an alert message in the
screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The check of this level is only valid if the vehicle is on a level
surface, with the engine having been off for more than 30 minutes.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
 wait for the engine to cool,
 unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
 when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.