2015 Peugeot RCZ Owner's Manual

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Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
STOP fixed,
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 of

f the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed
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.
W

ait until the engine has cooled down before topping up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed,
associated
with the ST

OP
warning lamp. The
braking system fluid level is
too low

.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top
up with brake fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with the ST

OP
and ABS warning
lamps. 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 qualified
workshop.
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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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Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS)fixed.
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 qualified workshop without delay.
d

ynamic
stability control
(
d SC/ASR) flashing.
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.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a
fault. Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
d

irectional
headlamps flashing.The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
W

arning/indicator
lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fixed,
then
flashing

in the
passenger's seat
belt and front
airbag warning
lamp display

.The driver or front passenger has
not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull
on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
For more information, refer to the "Seat belts" section.
At least one rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
Under-inflation fixed.
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.
+ flashing
then fixed,
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-inflation
detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms 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.
W

arning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator flashing
with
buzzer

.The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer
. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps flashing
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 flash simultaneously.
Sidelamps fixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position or the
"AUTO" position with low light.
d

ipped beam
headlamps fixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO" position
in conditions of low light.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

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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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deactivation warning lamps
The other deactivation indicators appear in the form of symbols in the
large screen, located in the centre of the instrument panel.
Their display may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message
in the screen.Warning/indicator lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed,
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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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