2015 Peugeot RCZ engine

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Engine
autodiagnosis
systemflashing.
The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has
a fault. The warning lamp should go of
f when the engine is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or qualified
workshop without delay

.
Low fuel level fixed
with the
needle in the
red zone,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message.When

it first 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
sufficient 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/indicator
lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Service on temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for
which there is no specific 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,
-
flat remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel)
As soon as traffic conditions permit, regenerate the
filter

by driving at a speed of at least 36 mph (60 km/h)
until the service warning lamp goes of

f.
- a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection system,
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
screen
and contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Rear foglamp fixed.The rear foglamp has been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
d

iesel engine
pre-heating fixed.The key is at position 2
(ignition on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about thirty
seconds in very low temperatures).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then
on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start
the engine.
Parking brake fixed.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 more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Passenger's
front airbag fixed
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 fitted
to the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the
passenger's front airbag be activated.
On

the other hand, before fitting a rearward facing child
seat, you must turn the control switch to the

"OFF"
position.
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COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN d ICATOR
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 the display of an alert
message.
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 qualified workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN d ICATOR
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:
F

wait for the engine to cool,
F

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
F

when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
F

top up the level to the "MA
x " mark.
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Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or an alert message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by illumination of the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If
the lack of oil is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This

is indicated by the flashing of
"OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric gauge, the oil level is no lon\
ger
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you should check the engine oil level using the
dipstick under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Lack of oil Indicator fault

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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner
flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 300 miles (300
km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the central screen \
indicates:
The spanner remains on in the small screen
to indicate that a service should have been
carried out.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor,
depending on the type of motoring the vehicle is used for.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded
the
period since the last service specified in the manufacturer's
service schedule.
This indication applies only to HDi Diesel engines.
Service indicator reset
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any time.
This information appears when running through the manual check
procedure.
F Briefly press the "CHECK/000" button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds on the
instrument panel central screen, then disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery

,
lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the reset to be
registered.
After each service, the service indicator must be reset.
If you have carried out the service on your vehicle yourself:
F

switch of
f the ignition,
F
press and hold the
"CHECK/000" button,
F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a
countdown,
F

when the instrument panel central screen indicates
"=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears from the small screen.

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MANUAL CHECK
This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle (reminder o\
f
the active alert warnings) and the service information.
F With
the engine running, to start a manual check, briefly press the
"CHECK/000" button on the instrument panel.
If no faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears in the
instrument panel central screen.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the warning lamp concerned then
"CHECK OK" appear in the instrument panel central screen. Contact a
PEUGEOT


or a qualified workshop.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only the warning lamps concerned
appear in the instrument panel central screen. Have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop.
dISTANCE RECORdERS
The total and trip distances are displayed for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle since its first
registration.
Total distance recorder
F With the ignition on, press and hold this button until zeros appear .
Trip distance recorder
Measures the distance travelled since it was last reset to zero by the
driver.
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LOST KEYS
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The PEUGEOT

dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
LOCKING THE VEHICLE
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, excep\
t for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch\
when leaving the vehicle.
REMOTE CONTROL
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range \
and out of sight of your vehicle.
You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, ev\
en when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away , they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point.
WHEN PURCHASING A SECON d- HAN d VEHICLE
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a PEUG\
EOT dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and
start the vehicle.

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CLOSING
The window rises automatically after a few seconds and adjusts to
provide perfect sealing when closed.-

when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,
CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL
This control permits simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors,
boot
lid and fuel filler flap from inside the vehicle.
Locking
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
If one of the doors or the boot lid is open, the central locking from
the inside does not take place.
Unlocking
F Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button goes of f.
Locking / deadlocking from the outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from the outside, the
red indicator lamp flashes and the button is inactive.
F

With normal locking, pull on the interior door control lever to
unlock the vehicle.
F


With deadlocking, you have to use the remote control or the
key to unlock the vehicle.
When washing your vehicle:
-

first

lock

the

vehicle

using

the

remote

control

or

the

key,
-

avoid spraying the upper part of the windows,
-


keep the end of the high pressure nozzle at least 1 metre from
the windows and door seals.
When a door is not closed correctly:
Be aware of the risk of pinching when the window rises
automatically on closing the door

.
-

when the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen for a few seconds.
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