2015 Peugeot RCZ sport

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LOCKING THE VEHICLE WITH EXTERIOR
PERIMETER

MONITORING
ONL
Ydeactivation of the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
F Switch off the ignition.
F
Within ten seconds, press the button until the indicator lamp is on
continuously

.
F

Get out of the vehicle.
F


Press the locking button on the remote control immediately
.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is activated: the indicator lamp\

in
the button flashes once per second.
Reactivation of the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control to deactivate the
exterior perimeter monitoring.
F

Press the locking button on the remote control to activate all the
monitoring functions.
The

indicator lamp in the button again flashes once per second.
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring to avoid
unwanted triggering of the alarm in certain cases such as:
-

leaving a pet in the vehicle,
-

leaving a window partially open,
-
washing your vehicle,
-

changing a wheel,
-


having your vehicle towed,
-


transport by sea. T

o be effective, this deactivation must be carried out each time the
ignition is switched off.

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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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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM"
AUT
OMATIC GEARBO x
GEAR SELECTION GA TE
1. Gear selector.
2. Button "S" (sport).
3.

Button "
T" (snow).
GEAR SELECTOR POSITIONS
P. Park.
-
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on or of
f.
-

Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.
-

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary
, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on.
-


Starting the engine.
d

. Automatic operation.
M. + / -
Manual

operation with sequential changing of the six gears.
F

Press forwards to change up through the gears.
or
F


Press rearwards to change down through the gears.
Six speed automatic gearbox which of

fers a choice between the comfort
of fully automatic operation, enhanced by sport and snow programmes,
or manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-

automatic

operation for electronic management of the gears by
the gearbox, with the sport programme for a more dynamic driving
style or the snow programme to facilitate driving when grip is poor.
-

manual


operation

for

sequential

changing

of

the

gears

by

the

driver

.

3
3
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dISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
When you move the gear selector in the gate to select a position, the
corresponding symbol is displayed in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
d

1... d 6. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
T. Snow programme
M1... M6.


Manual (Sequential driving)
-. Invalid value during manual operation
MOVING OFF
F Apply the parking brake.
F
Select position P

or N.
F

Start the engine.
If this procedure

is not followed, there is an audible signal, accompanied
by a message in the screen.
F

With the engine running, press the brake pedal

.
F

Release the parking brake.
F


Select position R

, d or M,
F

Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle then moves of

f.
If position N is engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle then engage position
d

to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if
position R,
d or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle
without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and select position P.
A message is displayed if you try to move the gear selector from
position
P without pressing the brake pedal.
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DRIVING

3
3
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
F Select position d for automatic changing of the six gears.
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely
stationary.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any
intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable
gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and
the load in the vehicle.
d

and the gears selected automatically appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
For maximum acceleration without touching the selector, press the
accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide
efficient
engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for safety reasons.
SPORT AN d SNOW PROGRAMMES
These two special programmes supplement the automatic operation in
very
specific conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S", after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.
This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
RETURN TO AUT OMATIC OPERA TION
F At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
MANUAL OPERATION
F Select position M for sequential changing of the six gears.
F
Push the selector towards the +

sign to change up a gear.
F

Pull the selector towards the -

sign to change down a gear.

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It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle
speed and engine speed permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.M and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected
flashes
for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position
d

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two positions).
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P or N to
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the selector is not in position P, when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off,
there is an audible signal accompanied by a message.
F

Return the selector to position
P
; the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.
OPERATING F AULT
When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is locked in
3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P to R
and from N to R. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions
permitting.
Have

it

checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time,
-


if you force the selector from position P

to another position
when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with
the

engine running (traffic jam, etc.), place the gear selector in
position N

and apply the parking brake.
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DRIVING

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TOWING A TRAILER
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with additional lighting \
and signalling.
We recommend use of the PEUGEOT genuine towbar with ball
which can be removed without tools and its harness that have
been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle,
and
that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer

or a qualified workshop.
If
the trailer is fitted outside the PEUGEOT

dealer network, it must
be

fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
dRIVING Ad VICE
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significant stress and its driver must be particularly careful.
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1
000 metres, the maximum towing load must be reduced by
10
% and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and
towing loads which apply to your vehicle version.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a trailer. Versions that have asymmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes cannot be
fitted

with

a

towbar.

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ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit
from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty

.
"Comfort":
front parking sensors, cool box...
"Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly detachable ball, towbar harnesses...
"Style":
leather and alcantara sport steering wheel, alcantara gear lever gaiter,
alloy wheels, door mirror shells in carbon fibre...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers...
"Protection":
boot liner, mats*, bumper protective strips, vehicle protective cover...
*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly
,
- never
fit one mat on top of another.
When

fitting

a

trailer

towbar

and

its

harness

outside

the

PEUGEOT

dealer network, this must be done following the
manufacturer's recommendations.