2015 Peugeot RCZ parking 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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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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MONITORING

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A FEW DRIVING
RECOMMENDA
TIONS
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with the engine running. If
you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position N or P,
depending on the type of gearbox.
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever
the

traffic

conditions.
Pay

close

attention

to

the

traffic

and

keep

your

hands

on

the

wheel

so

that you are ready to react at any time to any eventuality

.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.
In

difficult

weather,

drive

smoothly,

anticipate

the

need

to

brake

and

increase the distance from other vehicles.
dRIVING ON FLOOdEd ROA
d S
If you are obliged to drive through water: We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could
cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.IMPORTANT!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating
and damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when stationary in areas where
inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass, dead leaves...)
might

come into contact with the hot exhaust system - Risk of fire!
-

check that the depth of water does not exceed 10 cm, taking
account of waves that might be generated by other users,
-


drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not
exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
-


do not stop and do not switch of
f the engine.
On

leaving the flooded road, as soon as circumstances allow, make
several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact 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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PARKING BRAKE
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever gently , press the release button then
lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the
pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it tak\
es
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
OPERATION
This function is only active when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary
, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
-

certain conditions of slope are met,
-


with the driver
’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be deactivated.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being held in the hill start assist \
phase.
OPERATING FAULT
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:
- provided
you are in first gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
-

provided you are in position d
or M on an automatic gearbox. On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and then check that the
corresponding warning lamp in the instrument panel is on.
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these warning lamps come on.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.