2015 Peugeot RCZ display

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12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
ILLUMINATEd ASHTRA Y
F Pull the drawer for access to the ashtray .
F
T
o empty the ashtray, after opening, press the tab and remove
the
ashtray.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by
PEUGEOT, such as a USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems, causing faults such
as poor telephone reception or interference with displays in
the

screens.
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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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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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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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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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SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEA T BEL TS
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamps display
A. Front seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp.
B.
Front left seat belt warning lamp.
C.


Front right seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp A

comes on in the
seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamp display, if the driver
and/or the front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
From
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this warning lamp flashes for
two

minutes accompanied by an audible signal of increasing volume.
Once these two minutes have elapsed, this warning lamp remains on
until the driver and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.
The warning lamp B or C for the corresponding seat comes on in red if
the seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.
The

front

seat

belts

are

fitted

with

a

pretensioning

and

force

limiting

system.
This system improves safety in the front seats in the event of a front o\
r
side impact. Depending on the severity of the impact, the pretensioning \
system instantly tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of \
the occupant, so improving their protection.