2015 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual

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AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HEA d LAMPS
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the
number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched
on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of \
the
windscreen wipers.
As
soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched of

f, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The activation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message in the screen.
MANUAL GUI d E - ME - HOME LIGHTING
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam headlamps after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F A

further "headlamp flash" switches the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a
set time.
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AUTOMATIC GUId E - ME - HOME
LIGHTING
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact

a

PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In

fog

or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In
this case, the lighting will not come on automatically

.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled. When the automatic illumination of headlamps function is activated
(lighting control stalk in the "
AUTO" position), under low ambient light
the dipped beams headlamps come on automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well as the duration of the guide-me-home\

lighting, is set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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MANUAL AD j USTMENT OF
HALOGEN

HEADLAMPSA UTOMATIC AD j USTMENT OF
xENON

HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users, the height of the halogen bulb
headlamps must be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0.

1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.


3 people.
1.


4 people.
-.


Intermediate setting.
2.


4 people + maximum authorised loads.
-.


Intermediate setting.
3.


Driver + maximum authorised loads. In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system
corrects the height of the xenon headlamp beams automatically and
when stationary

, in relation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the lowest position.
Initial setting is position "0". Do not touch the xenon headlamp bulbs.
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that drives on the other side of
the road, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-
coming drivers.
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam headlamps are on, this function enables
the light beams to provide improved lighting of the side of the road when
cornering.
The use of this function, from approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and
associated with the xenon headlamps only, considerably improves the
quality
of your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting
PROGRAMMING
O
PERATING
F
AULT
When stationary or moving at very low speed or when reverse
gear is engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains in the memory when the
ignition is switched off.If
a fault occurs, this warning lamp flashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message in the screen.
Contact

a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.

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WIPER CONTROLS
Control stalk for the various windscreen wiping modes for clearing rain \
and cleaning the windscreen.
PROGRAMMING
An automatic mode is also available, providing automatic rain sensitive \
windscreen wipers.
Model with AUTO wiping
MANUAL OPERATION OF THE WIN d SCREEN
WIPERS
Fast (heavy rain).
This control stalk allows selection of the most suitable wiping speed
according to the weather conditions.
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).
Park.Automatic, then single wipe (see the corresponding
section).
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WINdSCREEN ANd HEA d LAMP WASH
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, with the vehicle moving .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, this warning
lamp and/or the service warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Next

time
you stop, fill the screenwash / headlamp wash fluid reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the ignition is switched on, or
every

time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is filled.
To

reduce

the

consumption

of

the

fluid

by

the

headlamp

washers,

they operate only with every seventh use of the screenwash or
every 25 miles (40 km) during a given journey

.

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AUTOMATIC RAIN SENSITIVE WIN d SCREEN
WIPERS
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing the stalk
downwards to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position "0".
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing the
stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper blades, it is advisable
to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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SPECIAL POSITION OF THE WIN d SCREEN
WIPERS
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

handle them with care,
-


clean them regularly using soapy water
,
-

avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,
-

replace them at the first signs of wear.
This position permits release of the windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be
useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
F

Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching of
f the
ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.
F

T
o park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.