Peugeot RCZ (2015 year). Instruction — part 4

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CLOSING

The window rises automatically after a few seconds and adjusts to
provide perfect sealing when closed.

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when the engine is running, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,

CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL

This control permits simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors,
boot lid and fuel filler flap from inside the vehicle.

Locking
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.

If one of the doors or the boot lid is open, the central locking from
the inside does not take place.

Unlocking
F Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button goes off.

Locking / deadlocking from the outside

When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from the outside, the
red indicator lamp flashes and the button is inactive.
F With normal locking, pull on the interior door control lever to

unlock the vehicle.

F With deadlocking, you have to use the remote control or the

key to unlock the vehicle.

When washing your vehicle:
- first lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key,
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avoid spraying the upper part of the windows,

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keep the end of the high pressure nozzle at least 1 metre from
the windows and door seals.

When a door is not closed correctly:

Be aware of the risk of pinching when the window rises
automatically on closing the door.

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when the vehicle is moving (speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen for a few seconds.

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Pressing the central locking control unlocks the vehicle.

Opening a door from the inside, when stationary, also unlocks the
vehicle, but the vehicle will be locked again when the speed exceeds
6 mph (10 km/h).

Activation / deactivation

You can activate or deactivate this function.
F With the ignition on, press the button for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears in the screen.

EMERGENCY LOCKING

To lock or unlock the doors mechanically in the event of a central
locking system failure or flat battery.

Locking the driver's door

F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.

Unlocking the driver's door

F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.

Locking the passenger door

F Using the key, remove the black cap on the edge of the door.
F Insert the key in the cavity without forcing, then without turning it,

move the the latch sideways towards the interior of the door.

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Remove the key and refit the cap.

Unlocking the passenger door

F Pull the interior door opening control.

ANTI-INTRUSION SECURITY

This function permits automatic and simultaneous locking of the doors,
boot lid and fuel filler flap as soon as the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Operation

If one of the doors is open, the automatic central locking does not take
place.

If the boot lid is open, the automatic central locking of the doors is
active.

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BOOT

OPENING

F Press this button for more than two seconds to unlock

the boot lid. The boot lid opens slightly.

F Lift the boot lid.

This action also unlocks the doors and the fuel filler flap.

Using the manual control; vehicle unlocked

F Press the opening control above the number plate.
F Lift the boot lid.

CLOSING

F Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
F If necessary, press the top of the boot lid to close it fully.

If the boot lid is not closed correctly:

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when the engine is running, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,

When selective unlocking is activated, the boot can also be
opened by a second press on the open padlock on the remote
control.

Using the remote control

Emergency locking

If the central locking system fails (flat battery), you are advised to
disconnect the battery.

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when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen for a few seconds.

Never grasp the boot lid by the active spoiler.

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FRONT SEATS

Seat with integral head restraint, consisting of a seat cushion and a seat
back which can be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving
and comfort.

MANUAL AdjUSTMENTS

Forwards-backwards adjustment

Seat height adjustment

Seat back angle adjustment

F Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.

F Pull the control lever upwards to raise or push it downwards to

lower, as many times as necessary, to obtain the position required.

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Turn the knob to set the angle required.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing
that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk
of of jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the
floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.

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FRONT SEATS

Seat with integral head restraint, consisting of a seat cushion and a seat
back which can be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving
and comfort.

ELECTRIC AdjUSTMENTS

Forwards-backwards adjustment

Seat cushion height adjustment

F Push the control forwards or rearwards to slide the seat.

F Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the

required height.

The electrical functions of the seat are deactivated approximately
one minute after the ignition is switched off.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Carry out these adjustments with the engine running to avoid
discharging the battery.

Seat back angle adjustment

F Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to adjust the angle of the seat

back.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing
that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk
of of jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the
floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.

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MANUAL LUMBAR AdjUSTMENT

F Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar

support.

HEATEd SEATS CONTROL

With the engine running, the front seats can be heated separately.
F Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side of each front seat, to

switch on and select the level of heating required:

0: Off.

1: Low.

2: Medium.

3: High.

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STORING DRIVING POSITIONS

System which takes into account the electrical settings of the driver's
seat and the door mirrors. It enables you to store two positions using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.

STORING A POSITION

Using buttons M / 1 / 2

F Switch on the ignition.
F Adjust your seat and your door mirrors.
F Press button M, then press button 1 or 2 within four seconds.

An audible signal is heard indicating that the settings have been
stored.

RECALLING A STOREd POSITION

Storing a new position cancels the previous position.

Using button 1 or 2

F Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the audible signal is heard

indicating the end of the adjustment.

When the ignition is off, after a few consecutive position recalls,
the function will be deactivated until the engine is started,
to prevent discharging of the battery.

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STEERING WHEEL ADjUSTMENT

F When stationary, pull the control lever to release the adjustment

mechanism.

F Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.
F Push the control lever to lock the adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary.

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MIRRORS

dOOR MIRRORS

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass permitting the lateral
rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can be folded
electrically.

demisting - defrosting

Adjustment

F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding

mirror.

F Move control B in all four directions to adjust.
F Return control A to the central position.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the
blind spot.

The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.

Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of
vehicles approaching from behind.

The demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors is effected with
the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen.

See the "Demisting-defrosting the rear screen" section.

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Folding

F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A in the central

position rearwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control A, they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A.

Unfolding

F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or

the key.

F From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A in the central

position rearwards.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

If necessary the mirrors can be folded manually.

Automatic tilting in reverse gear

System which provides a view of the ground during parking
manoeuvres in reverse gear.

Programming

F With the engine running, engage reverse gear.
F Select and adjust the left-hand and right-hand mirrors in

succession.

The adjustment is stored immediately.

Switching on

F With the engine running, engage reverse gear.
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding

mirror.

The glass of the mirror selected tilts downwards, in accordance with its
programming.

Switching off

F Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or
F Return control A to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.

The mirror glass also returns to its initial position:

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if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

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if the engine is switched off.

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REAR VIEW MIRROR

Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass
and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps
from other vehicles...

Automatic day/night model

In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.

Due to the curve of the rear screen, the image in the rear view
mirror may be slightly distorted; take this into account when
manoeuvring the vehicle.

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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.

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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.
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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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VENTILATION

AIR INTAKE

The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and
originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.

AIR FLOW PATHS

The incoming air follows various routes depending on the control
positions selected by the driver:

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direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),

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passage through a heating circuit (heating),

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passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).

The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort
required by mixing the air of the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to diffuse the air in the
passenger compartment combining several air vents.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation blower.

CONTROL PANEL

The controls for this system are grouped together on control panel A on
the centre console. The functions offered are:
- the level of comfort required,
- air flow,
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air distribution,

- demisting/defrosting,

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manual or digital air conditioning controls.

AIR dIFFUSION

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents.

3. Side adjustable air vents.

4. Central adjustable air vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation
and maintenance guidelines below:
F To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct

the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the
windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

F Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard;

this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.

F Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to

10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working
order.

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Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good

condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly
(refer to the "Checks" section).

We recommend the use of a combined passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive,

it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

F To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system,

you are also advised to refer to the warranty and maintenance
record for information on when it should be checked.

F If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the
available engine power and so improves towing performance.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is
very high, first ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change
the air in the cabin.

The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does
not present any danger to the ozone layer.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

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DUAL-ZONE DIGITAL AIR
CONDITIONING

The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

1. Automatic comfort programme

F Press the "AUTO" button. The indicator lamp in the

button comes on.

We recommend the use of this mode: it permits automatic and
optimised adjustment of all of the functions, passenger compartment
temperature, air flow, air distribution and air recirculation, in accordance
with the comfort value that you have chosen.

This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.

2. driver's side adjustment

When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold
air, the air flow will reach its optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells only.

3. Passenger's side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each adjust the
temperature to their requirements.
The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level
of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.

F Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right respectively to decrease

or increase this value.

A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.

You are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder
or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change
the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. The
system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and
as quickly as possible.

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4. Automatic visibility programme

The automatic comfort programme may not be sufficient to

quickly demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).

MANUAL OPERATION

If you wish, you can make a different choice from that offered by the
system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
F Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the system to completely

automatic operation.

For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.
F Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until "LO" is displayed or to the

right until "HI" is displayed.

5. Air conditioning On / Off

F Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in discomfort (humidity,
condensation).

F Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air

conditioning. The indicator lamp in the "A/C" button comes on.

6. Air distribution adjustment

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Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:

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the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),

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the windscreen, the side windows and the vents,

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the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells,

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the vents and the footwells,

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the vents,

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the footwells,

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the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.

7. Air flow adjustment

F

Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to

the right to increase the air flow.

The air flow indicator lamps, between the two fans, come on

progressively in relation to the value requested.

F Press this button to activate the automatic visibility programme. The

indicator lamp in the button comes on.

The system automatically controls the air conditioning, the air flow and
the air intake and provides optimum distribution of the ventilation to the
windscreen and side windows.
F To switch the system off, press this button again or press "AUTO".

The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the indicator lamp in
the "AUTO" button comes on.