2015 Peugeot RCZ brake

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Driving recommendations 115
Starting-switching off the engine 1 16
Parking brake

1
19
Hill start assist

120Manual gearbox

121
Automatic gearbox 122
Gear shift indicator

126
T

yre under-inflation detection
127Speed limiter

129
Cruise control 132
Parking sensors

135
Fuel tank


139
Bonnet


141
Petrol engines


142Diesel engine


143
Running out of fuel (Diesel)


144
Checking levels


145Checks


148
T

emporary puncture repair kit
150
Changing a wheel


157
Snow chains


162
Changing a wiper blade


163Energy economy mode


164
12 V battery


165
Changing a bulb


169
Changing a fuse


177
T

owing a vehicle
184T

owing a trailer
186
Cleaning and maintenance


188
Accessories

190
6/ 115-137dRIVING
7/ 138-149CHECKS
8/ 150-191PRACTICAL INFORMATION
279-283
ALPHABETICAL INdEX
Petrol engines 192
W eights (petrol) 193Diesel engine
195
W eights (Diesel) 196Dimensions
197
Identification markings 199
9/ 192-200TECHNICAL dATA
Emergency or assistance 201P EUGEOT Connect Navigation (R T6) 203P EUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) 259
10/ 201-278AUdIO EQUIPMENT ANd TELEMATICS
CONTENTS

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Instrument panels 12-13
W arning lamps 14-20
Indicators
21-24
Buttons
25-26
-

Check / service indicator / trip distance
recorder
-


lighting dimmer
Headlamp height adjustment


81
Door mirrors


55-56
Electric windows


44-45
Dashboard fuses


177-180
Opening the bonnet


141Courtesy lamps

64
Seat belt / passenger's front airbag warning lamps display
96-97
Rear view mirror

57
Sun visor


68
Parking brake


1
19
Active spoiler control

93-94Ignition switch / Steering lock / Starting


1
16-118
Multifunction screens

30-36
Clock


26
P

EUGEOT
Connect Navigation (R
T6)
2
03-258
P
EUGEOT
Connect Sound (RD5)

259-278
V

entilation 59-60
Dual zone digital air conditioning

61-63
Automatic gearbox


122-125
Manual gearbox


121
Gear shift indicator


126
Hill start assist


120
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Running out of fuel, Diesel 144
Checking levels
145-147
-

oil
- brake
fluid
- power
steering fluid
-
coolant
- screenwash/headlamp
wash fluid
- additive
(Diesel with particle filter)
Changing bulbs

169-176
-

front
-
rear
Cleaning and maintenance

188-189
-

interior
-
exterior Opening the bonnet

141
Under the bonnet, petrol


142
Under the bonnet, Diesel


143Energy economy mode


164
Battery

165-168
Engine compartment fuses

177-178, 181-183
Checking components


148-149
-

battery
- air
filter and passenger compartment filter
- oil
filter
- particle
filter (Diesel)
-
gearboxes
-

brake pads / discs
TECHNICAL DATA - M AINTENANCE
Petrol engines 192
Petrol weights 193-194
Diesel engine

195
Diesel weights


196
Dimensions


197-198
Identification

markings 199
OVERVIEW

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OPTIMISE THE USE OF YOUR GEARBOX
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without
waiting. During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as
soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For
vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this
indicator appears only in manual mode.
dRIVE SMOOTHLY
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
CONTROL THE USE OF YOUR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember
to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch of

f the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as soon
as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does
not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film,
music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy

, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to \
optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above

25

mph

(40

km/h)

when

the

traffic

is

flowing

well.

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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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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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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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TRAjECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
dYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL ( d SC) AN d
ANTI

- SLIP

REGULATION (ASR)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction control) optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of t\
he
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake of one or more wheels\

and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver

, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is
started.
These systems act on the operation of the engine and brakes as soon
as they detect a problem of grip or trajectory. This
is indicated by flashing of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
SNOW dRIVING ASSISTANCE
(I NTELLIGENT T RACTION C ONTROL )
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: Intelligent Traction
Control.
This
automatic system continuously checks for situations of difficult
surface

adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make
progress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow

.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction Control limits the amount of
wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow, mud…), it can be useful to
temporarily deactivate the dynamic stability control and wheel anti-
slip systems to allow a degree of wheel spin and so recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow tyres are strongly recommended on surfaces offering low levels
of adhesion.