2015 Peugeot RCZ lock

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ACCESS TO THE REAR SEATS
REAR SEATS
Two-seat bench with one-piece fixed seat cushion and one-piece folding backrest.
The
rear seat headrests are fixed.
FOLdING dOWN THE REAR BACKREST
RETURNING THE REAR BACKREST TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION
When returning the backrest to the upright position, ensure that it is
locked securely to assure your safety. F
Open the boot.
F

Pull the backrest release handle, located under the shelf.
When transporting long objects, do not place a load of more
than 30 kg on the rear of the backrest.
Do not place rough objects on the rear of the backrest which
could damage it.
F

Check

that

the

front

seat

has

been

moved

forward

sufficiently.
F

Pull the control upwards to fold the backrest; this control does not
release the seat cushion.
When put back in place, the backrest returns to its initial position.
The backrest can be folded down to increase the boot storage space.
The backrest release control is located in the boot.
F

Check

that

the

front

seats

have

been

moved

forward

sufficiently.
F

Check that nothing has been left on the rear seats.
F


Store the seat belt buckles on their respective securing points
located between the headrests. F

Fold the backrest down onto the seat cushion.

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COURTESY LAMP
A. Courtesy lamp
B.
Map reading lamps
COURTESY LAMP
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
-

when the vehicle is unlocked,
-


when the key is removed from the ignition,
-


when a door is opened,
-


when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle. It switches of

f gradually:
-
when the vehicle is locked,
-

when the ignition is switched on,
-

30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently of
f.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies,
depending on the circumstances:
-
with the ignition of
f, approximately ten minutes,
-
in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-

with the engine running, unlimited.
MAP
REA d ING LAMPS
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the
vehicle when the light is poor.
SWITCHING ON
At night, the footwell lighting and the front courtesy mood lamp come on\

automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
SWITCHING OFF
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the
sidelamps are switched off.
PROGRAMMING
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting
makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated \
in
accordance with the light intensity detected by the brightness sensor.
SWITCHING ON
F Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The front door sill lighting, the footwell lighting and the courtesy lam\
ps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
SWITCHING OFF
The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a certain
time, when one of the doors is opened or the ignition is switched on.
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EASE OF USE and COMFORT

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ExTERIOR WELCOME
LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the
vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of \
light
detected by the sunshine sensor.
SWITCHING ON
F Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.
The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.
SWITCHING OFF
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time,
when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
-
anti-lock braking system (ABS),
-


electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-


emergency braking assistance (EBA).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AN d
ELECTRONIC

BRAKE FORCE d ISTRIBUTION
Linked systems which improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal.
When
braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing
the pressure.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction
of the anti-lock braking system which could result in loss of
control of the vehicle when braking. If this warning lamp comes on, together with the
STOP and
ABS warning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of the
electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of contro\
l of
the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In either case, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
When replacing wheels (tyres and rims), ensure that they conform
to the manufacturer's recommendations.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
System which, in an emergency, enables you to obtain the optimum
braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase
in braking efficiency.
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SAFETY

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The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts
correctly and that they are all restrained securely before setting
off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat
belt, even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their
role fully

.
The
seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic
adjustment of the length of the strap to your size.

The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in
correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible
on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The
inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which
comes into operation in the event of a collision, emergency
braking or if the vehicle rolls over

. You can release the device
by
pulling the strap firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in
slightly

.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

be tightened as close to the body as possible,
-


be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
-


be used to restrain only one person,
-


not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-

not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its
performance. In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's

seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and
equipment

needed, which a PEUGEOT

dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning
product, sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the
seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or \
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information, refer to the "Child seats" section.
In the event of an impact
depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning device may be deployed before and independently
of the airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners is accompanied
by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if
necessary
replaced, by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to the reserve level, the \
system switches to energy economy mode: the power supply is cut off
automatically to preserve the remaining battery charge.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can stay on for a longer
period. When the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come
on.
STARTING-SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
It has 3 positions:
-
position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the key,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column unlocked, ignition on,
Diesel preheating, engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting).
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox in neutral or
position
N or P:
F

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual gearbox),


or
F press
the brake pedal firmly (automatic gearbox),
F

insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises
the

code,
F

unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering
and the key

.
F

With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to
position 3

without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running, release the key.
F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2

, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating system.
In certain cases, you may have to apply more force to the steering
(wheels on full lock, for example).
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key, which would weigh down
on its blade in the ignition switch and could cause a malfunction. Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance. Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine starts.
Once the engine is running, release the key.

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In temperate conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm
up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended
that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before
switching off the engine.
For more information, refer to the "Practical information" section,
under "Energy economy mode". When you leave the vehicle, keep the key with you and lock
the
vehicle.
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor or the engine. Contact
a
PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle is at a complete
stop. With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance
systems are also cut off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without
adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of intoxication
and death!
In very severe wintry conditions (temperatures below -23°C), to
ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is necessary
to leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving of

f.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
F Stop the vehicle.
F
With the engine running at idle, turn the key to position 1

.
F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F


T
o lock the steering column, turn the steering until it locks.
F

Check that the parking brake is correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop), for a maximum of
30 minutes you can still use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps,
...
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DRIVING