2015 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual

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USB PLAYER
This connection box, consisting of a USB port, is located in the front
armrest.
It permits the connection of a portable device, such as an iPod
® digital
audio player of generation 5 or later or a USB memory stick.
It

reads

the

audio

file

formats

(mp3,

ogg,

wma,

wav...)

which

are
transmitted


to

your

audio

equipment

and

heard

via

the

vehicle's
speakers.
Y

ou

can

manage

these

files

using

the

steering

mounted

controls or the
audio

system control panel and display them in the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable device charges automatically.
For

more

information

on

the

use

of

this

equipment,

refer

to

the
corresponding


audio

part

of

the

"Audio

equipment

and

telematics"
section.
PEUGEOT CONNECT USB
This connection box, consisting of a jACK socket and a USB port, is
located in the front armrest.
With the USB port, it permits the connection of a portable device, such \
as a digital audio player of the iPod
® or USB memory stick type.
With the
j
ACK socket, it permits the connection of any type of portable
player.
It

reads

the

audio

file

formats

(mp3,
ogg, wma, wav...) which are
transmitted


to

your

audio

equipment
and heard via the vehicle's
speakers.
If


the

device

is

connected

to

the

USB port, you can manage these files
using the steering mounted controls or the audio system control panel
and display them in the multifunction screen.If the portable device is connected to the USB port, it is charged
automatically when in use.
For


more

information

on

the

use of this equipment, refer to the
corresponding


audio

part

of

the

"Audio equipment and telematics"
section.
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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

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MATS
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the driver's side use only the fixings provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F
move the seat as far back as possible,
F

unclip the fixings,
F

remove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F
position the mat correctly
,
F refit
the fixings by pressing,
F

check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- only
use mats which are suited to the fixings already present
in

the vehicle; these fixings must be used,
- never
fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT may interfere with
access to the pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise
control
/ speed limiter.
The
mats approved by PEUGEOT

have two fixings located below
the seat.

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BOOT FITTINGS
1. Stowing rings
2.
Storage net
3.


Storage well

(see details on following page)
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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

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The duration of lighting varies, depending on the context:
-
when the ignition is of
f, approximately ten minutes,
-

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-


when the engine is running, no limit.
STORAGE BOX
This has areas for storing a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit, the temporary puncture repair kit, a warning triangle, the removable ball
of the towbar system...
BOOT LAMPS
Your vehicle is fitted with two boot lamps; one in the right-hand boot side trim and a second in the centre under the rear shelf.
They come on automatically when the boot is opened and switch of f
automatically when the boot is closed.
They cannot be deactivated manually.
A second warning triangle can be stored in the boot lid trim.
For access to it:
F raise

the

floor

using

the

strap,
F

secure it in the vertical position behind the stops, located on
the sides of the boot.

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ExTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS
Control stalk for the selection and control of the various front and rea\
r
lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
MAIN LIGHTING
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle are designed to adapt
the driver's visibility progressively in relation to the climatic condit\
ions:
-
sidelamps, to be seen,
-


dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
-


main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear
.
AddITIONAL LIGHTING
Other lamps are fitted to fulfil the requirements of particular driving conditions:
-

a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,
-


directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering,
-


daytime running lamps to be seen during the day
.
SETTINGS
Various automatic lighting control modes are also available depending
on options:
-
daytime running lamps,
-


automatic illumination of headlamps,
-


directional lighting,
-


guide-me-home lighting.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the
headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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VISIBILITY

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Model without AUTO lightingModel with AUTO lighting
MANUAL CONTROLS
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B.
A.

Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it to position the symbol
required

facing the mark.
Lighting off / daytime running lamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.

Stalk for switching headlamps: pull it to switch between dipped
headlamps / main beam headlamps.
In the lamps of

f and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the
main
beam headlamps temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.Sidelamps only

.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
dISPLAYS
Lighting of the corresponding indicator lamp on the instrument panel
confirms the switching on of the lighting selected.
The instrument panel has permanent back-lighting, both day and night.
In this case, illumination of the instrument panel is not linked to the \
exterior lighting.

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C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamp operates with the dipped and main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
F

T
urn the ring C forwards and release to switch on the rear foglamp.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamp and the sidelamps will remain on.
F

T
urn the ring C rearwards and release to switch off all the lamps. In good or rainy weather, both day and night, use of the rear
foglamp is prohibited. In these situations, the power of its beam
may dazzle other drivers. It should only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch
on the foglamp and dipped beam headlamps manually as the
sunshine
sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the rear foglamp when it is no longer
needed.
Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately,
except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate ring A to the "0" position -
lamps off, then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off
automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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VISIBILITY

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dAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on
automatically when the engine is started providing better visibility of \
the
vehicle by other road users.
In countries in which it is imposed by regulations:
-

by default, this function is activated and cannot be deactivated,
-


the dipped beam headlamps come on, associated with the
sidelamps and the number plate lamps.
For other countries where the vehicle is sold, this function is assured \

by

specific lamps.
The
lighting control stalk should be in position
"0"

or "AUTO".
This function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration
menu.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is effective after
operation of the lighting control stalk or after the next engine
start; activation is immediate.
LEd LAMPS
They come on when the engine is started.
Depending on the destination country, they are used for:
-

daytime running lamps* in day mode and sidelamps in night mode
(they are brighter when daytime running lamps),


or
-

sidelamps in day and night mode.
Where

LED lamps are fitted, the filament bulbs for the daytime running
lamps / sidelamps in the front lamp units are not used.
*

function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.