Peugeot RCZ (2015 year). Manual — part 8

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"ISOFIx" MOUNTINGS

Your vehicle has been approved to the latest ISOFIx regulations.
The seats represented below are fitted with regulation ISOFIX
mountings:

These are three rings for each seat:

-

two rings A, located between the vehicle seat back and cushion,
indicated by a label,

-

a ring B referred to as the TOP TETHER, located under a cover
behind the top of the backrest for fixing the upper strap.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast, reliable and safe fitting of
the child seat in your vehicle.

The ISOFIX child seats

are fitted with two latches which are secured

easily on the two rings A.

Some also have an upper strap which is attached to ring B.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

-

open the cover at the top of the backrest,

- fix the hook on the upper strap to the ring B,
-

tighten the upper strap.

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child's protection in the event of an accident.
Observe strictly the fitting instructions in the installation guide
provided with the child seat.

For information regarding the possibilities for installing ISOFIx
child seats in your vehicle, refer to the table.

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ISOFIx CHILD SEAT

This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.

Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

RECOMMENdEd BY PEUGEOT ANd APPROVEd FOR YOUR VEHICLE

ISOFIx child seat with TOP TETHER

RÖMER duo Plus ISOFIX

(size category B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed only in the forward facing position.

Is attached to the rings A, as well as the ring B, referred to as the TOP TETHER,
using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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LOCATIONS FOR FITTING ISOFIx
CHILD SEATS

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.

In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIx child seats, the ISOFIx size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the
child seat next to the ISOFIx logo.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to approx. 6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Infant car seat*

rearward facing

rearward facing

forward facing

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

d

E

C

d

A

B

B1

ISOFIX universal and semi-
universal child seats which can be
installed on the outer rear seats

X

X

X

IUF

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I

sofix Universal Forward facing child seat with a top tether.

It may be necessary to move the front seat forwards to facilitate the installation of a child seat on a rear seat.

X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIx seat of the size category indicated.

* Infant car seats and "car" cots cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

CHILdREN AT THE FRONT

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child's protection in the event of an accident.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt buckle under the child
seat, as this could destabilise it.

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses
keeping the slack relative to the child's body to a minimum, even
for short journeys.

When installing a child seat using the seat belt, ensure that the
seat belt is tightened correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your vehicle. If your passenger
seat is adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave sufficient space between
the front seat and:

-

a rearward facing child seat,

- the child's feet for a child seat fitted forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat forwards and, if necessary, move
its backrest into the upright position.

For optimum installation of the forward facing child seat, ensure
that the back of the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat , in contact if possible.

You mst remove the head restraint before installing a child seat
with backrest to a passenger seat.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or attached securely to
prevent it from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when the child seat is
removed.

The legislation on carrying children on the front passenger seat
is specific to each country. Refer to the legislation in force in your
country.

Deactivate the passenger's front airbag when a rearward facing child
seat is installed on the front seat. Otherwise the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.

INSTALLING A BOOSTER SEAT

The chest part of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's
shoulder without touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes correctly over the
child's thighs.

PEUGEOT recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back,
fitted with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

-

a child or children alone and unsupervised in a vehicle,

-

a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun,
with the windows closed,

-

the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.

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A FEW DRIVING
RECOMMENDATIONS

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 ROAdS

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 off 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 off.

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 To 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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ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER

The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.

A few minutes after the ignition is switched off, this electronic engine
immobiliser locks the engine management system and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.

In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message in the screen.

In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible.

Key left in the "Ignition on" position

On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed,
accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).

If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition
on), the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop),
then back to position 2 (Ignition on).

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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 takes
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.

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6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOx

ENGAGING 5

TH

OR 6

TH

GEAR

F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR

F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left

then forwards.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:

-

always select neutral,

-

press the clutch pedal.

Failure to observe this procedure may cause permanent damage
to the gearbox (engaging 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by mistake).

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.

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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM"
AUTOMATIC GEARBOx

GEAR SELECTION GATE

1. Gear selector.

2. Button

"S" (sport).

3. Button "

T" (snow).

GEAR SELECTOR POSITIONS

P. Park.

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on or off.

-

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 offers 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.

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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

d1... d6. 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 off.

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.

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 ANd 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 AUTOMATIC OPERATION

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 FAULT

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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GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR*

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most
appropriate gear.

The system adapts its gear change recommendation according
to the driving conditions (slope, load,...) and the demands of the
driver (power, acceleration, braking,...).

The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
-

engaging reverse gear.

The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow.

OPERATION

Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the
system may advise you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can follow
this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears.

The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered
compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to
follow the advice given by the system.

This function cannot be deactivated.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.

Example:

-

You are in third gear.

-

You press the accelerator pedal.

-

The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.

* Depending on engine.