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1

Welcome

We draw your attention to the following points:

- Thettingofelectricalequipmentoraccessoriesnotlisted

by PEUGEOT may cause faults and failures with the

electrical system of your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT

dealer for information on the range of recommended

accessories.

- Anymodicationoradaptationnotintendedorauthorised

by Automobiles PEUGEOT or carried out without meeting

thetechnicalrequirementsdenedbythemanufacturer

would lead to the suspension of the new vehicle warranty.

Thank you for choosing an RCZ, a symbol of confidence,

passion and inspiration

This handbook has been designed to help to make the most of your

RCZ in all circumstances and in complete safety.

Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise yourself with your

vehicle.

The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.

Automobiles PEUGEOT reserves the right to modify the technical

characteristics,equipmentandaccessorieswithouthavingtoupdatethis

edition of the handbook.

Thishandbookcoversallofthevariationsinequipmentavailableacross

the whole RCZ range.

Yourvehiclewillbettedwithonlysomeoftheequipmentdescribed

inthisdocument,dependingonversionandthespecicationforthe

country in which it was sold.

Key

Warning

This symbol marks warnings which it is essential to observe for

your own safety, for the safety of others or to avoid any risk of

damaging your vehicle.

Information

This symbol draws your attention to additional information for

better use of your vehicle.

Protection of the environment

This symbol accompanies advice relating to protection of

the environment.

Foranyworkonyourvehicle,useaqualiedworkshopthathasthe

technicalinformation,competenceandequipmentrequired,whicha

PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

This document forms an integral part of your vehicle. Remember to pass

it on to the new owner in the event of the sale of the vehicle.

CONTENTS

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Direction indicators 87

Hazard warning lamps 87

Emergency or assistance call 88

Horn 88

Braking assistance systems 89

Trajectory control systems 90

Active bonnet 92

Active spoiler 93

Front seat belts 96

Airbags 99

Child seats 104

Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 106

Front seats 50

Steering wheel adjustment 54

Mirrors 55

Rear seats 58

Ventilation 59

Dual-zone digital air conditioning 61

Rear screen demist - defrost 63

Courtesy lamp 64

Interior mood lighting 65

Interior fittings 67

Front armrest 70

Boot fittings 73

Lighting controls 75

LED lamps 78

Automatic illumination of headlamps 79

Headlamp adjustment 81

Directional lighting 82

Wiper controls 83

Automatic rain sensitive wipers 85

OVERVIEW

1/MONITORING

2/ACCESS

3/EASE OF USE AND COMFORT

4/VISIBILITY

5/SAFETY

Remote control key 37

Alarm 41

Electric windows 44

Doors 46

Boot 49

Instrument panels 12

Warning and indicator lamps 14

Indicators 21

Instrument panel buttons 25

Clock 26

Trip computer 27

Monochrome screen C (PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5))

30

Retractable colour screen (PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6))

34

ECO-DRIVING

CONTENTS

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Driving recommendations 115

Starting-switching off the engine 116

Parking brake 119

Hill start assist 120

Manual gearbox 121

Automatic gearbox 122

Gear efficiency indicator 126

Tyre under-inflation detection 127

Speed limiter 129

Cruise control 132

Parking sensors 135

Fuel tank 139

Bonnet 141

Petrol engines 142

Diesel engine 143

Running out of fuel (Diesel) 144

Checking levels 145

Checks 148

Temporary puncture

repair kit 150

Changing a wheel 157

Snow chains 162

Changing a wiper blade 163

Energy economy mode 164

12 V battery 165

Changing a bulb 169

Changing a fuse 177

Towing a vehicle 184

Towing a trailer 186

Cleaning and maintenance 188

Accessories 190

6/DRIVING

7/CHECKS

8/PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Petrol engines 192

Weights (petrol) 193

Diesel engine 195

Weights (Diesel) 196

Dimensions 197

Identification markings 199

9/TECHNICAL DATA

Emergency or assistance 201 Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 203 PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) 259

10/AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND TELEMATICS

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EXTERIOR

Remote control key 37-40

- opening / closing

- unlocking / partial opening of the boot

- anti-theft protection

- battery

Alarm 41-43

Boot 49

Temporary puncture

repair kit 150-156

Changing a wheel 157-161

Active,xedspoiler 93-94,95

Parking sensors 135-137

Towbar 186-187

Towing 184-185

Changing bulbs 172-176

- rear lamps

- 3rd stop lamp

- number plate lamps

Accessories 190-191

Cleaning, maintenance 188-189

Fuel tank 139-140

Wipers 83-86

Changing a wiper blade 163

Door mirrors 55-56

Active bonnet 92

Lighting controls 75-80

Directional lighting 82

Headlamp height adjustment 81

Changing bulbs 169-172

- front lamps

- direction indicator repeaters

Doors 46-48

- opening / closing

- central locking

- anti-intrusion security

- emergency locking

Electric windows 44-45

Braking assistance 89

Trajectory control 90-91

Tyreunder-inationdetection 127-128

Tyre pressures 156, 198

Snow chains 162

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OVERVIEW

INTERIOR

Bootttings 73-74

- stowing rings

- storage net

- storage box

- lighting

Child seats 104-110, 114

ISOFIX child seats 111-113, 114

Seat belts 96-98

Front seats 50-53

Rear seats 58

Airbags 99-103

Deactivating the passenger's

front airbag 100-101, 106-108

Interiorttings 67-72

- sun visor

- glove box

- 12 V accessory socket

- ashtray

- front armrest

- PEUGEOT Connect USB

- mat

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Instrument panels 12-13

Warning lamps 14-20

Indicators 21-24

Buttons 25-26

- Check / service indicator / trip distance

recorder

- lighting dimmer

Door mirrors 55-56

Electric windows 44-45

Dashboard fuses 177-180

Opening the bonnet 141

Courtesy lamps 64

Seat belt / passenger's front airbag

warning lamps display 96-97

Rear view mirror 57

Sun visor 68

Parking brake 119

Active spoiler control 93-94

Ignition switch / Steering lock / Starting 116-118

Multifunction screens 30-36

Clock 26

PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) 203-258

PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) 259-278

Ventilation 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

Headlamp height adjustment 81

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OVERVIEW

Lighting controls 75-80

Horn 88

Steering wheel adjustment 54

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS

Speed limiter 129-131

Cruise control 132-134

Audio and telephone controls with

PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) 206

Audio and telephone controls with

PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) 261

Wiper controls 83-86

Trip computer 27-29

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DSC/ASR system 90-91

Parking sensors 135-137

Assistance call 88, 201-202

Hazard warning lamps 87

Emergency call 88, 201-202

Volumetric alarm monitoring 41-43

Central locking / Anti-intrusion

security 47-48

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

CENTRAL SWITCH PANEL

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OVERVIEW

Running out of fuel, Diesel 144

Checking levels 145-147

- oil

- brakeuid

- powersteeringuid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlampwashuid

- additive(Dieselwithparticlelter)

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 143

Energy economy mode 164

Battery 165-168

Engine compartment

fuses 177-178, 181-183

Checking components 148-149

- battery

- airlterandpassengercompartmentlter

- oillter

- particlelter(Diesel)

- gearboxes

- brake pads / discs

TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Petrol engines 192

Petrol weights 193-194

Diesel engine 195

Diesel weights 196

Dimensions 197-198

Identicationmarkings 199

10

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tted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trafc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 off 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

(lm,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 CO

2

emissions.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds

above25mph(40km/h)whenthetrafcisowingwell.

ECO-DRIVING

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LIMIT THE CAUSES OF EXCESS

CONSUMPTION

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the

bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.

Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof

bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.

Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

Attheendofwinter,removesnowtyresandretyoursummertyres.

OBSERVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON

MAINTENANCE

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in

the door aperture, driver's side.

Carry out this check in particular:

- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.

Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Haveyourvehicleservicedregularly(engineoil,oillter,airlter,

passengercompartmentlter...)andobservethescheduleof

operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.

When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to

avoidanyoverow.

Atthewheelofyournewvehicle,itisonlyaftertherst1800miles

(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down

to a consistent average.

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INSTRUMENT PANELS: PETROL OR

DIESEL, MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC

GEARBOX

DIALS

1. Rev counter.

Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Coolant temperature gauge.

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).

3. Fuel gauge.

 Indicatesthequantityoffuelremaininginthetank.

4. Speedometer.

Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).

5. Small display screen.

6. Central display screen.

7. Display management button.

Starts a manual CHECK.

Recalls the service information.

Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or

service indicator).

8. Lighting dimmer button.

Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and

controls.

With large central display screen

Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and

warning lamps, with permanent back-lighting.

For more information, refer to the section relating to the button or

function and its associated display.

With small central display screen

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DISPLAYS

* According to engine.

** Only with the large central display screen.

Small display screen

A. Trip distance recorder.

(miles or km)

B. Distance recorder.

(miles or km)

C. Service spanner, if a service is due shortly or is overdue.

Central display screen

D. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or

Cruise control.

E. Indication of:

- a gear change*,

or

- the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).

F. Engine oil level indicator,

service indicator.

(miles or km)

These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on,

then disappear after a few seconds.

Warning and status indicator lamps / CHECK.

Trip computer.

Alert messages**.

Vehicle speed repeat**.

Navigation - Guidance**.

These functions are displayed according to the selection.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS

Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a

fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or

deactivation indicator lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is

switched on.

When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the

warning lamp concerned.

Associated warnings

Theillumination,xedorashing,ofcertainwarninglampsmaybe

accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.

Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the

warning lamp is also accompanied by:

- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in

the multi-function screen,

or

- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the

illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which

requiresactiononthepartofthedriver.

The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the

display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the

fault.

If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiedworkshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp is on Cause Action / Observations

STOP

xed,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 off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT

dealeroraqualiedworkshop.

Maximum

coolant

temperature

xed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.

Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up

the level, if necessary.

If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiedworkshop.

Braking

xed,associated

with the STOP

warning lamp.

Thebrakingsystemuidlevelis

too low.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

TopupwithbrakeuidrecommendedbyPEUGEOT.

If the problem persists, have the system checked by a

PEUGEOTdealeroraqualiedworkshop.

+

xed,associated

with the STOP

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qualied

workshop.

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Engine

autodiagnosis

system

ashing.

The engine management system

has a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

HaveitcheckedbyaPEUGEOTdealeroraqualied

workshop.

xed.

The emission control system has

a fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.

Ifitdoesnotgooff,contactaPEUGEOTdealerorqualied

workshop without delay.

Low fuel level

xedwiththe

needle in the

red zone,

accompanied by

an audible signal

and a message.

Whenitrstcomesonthere

remains approximately 5 litres of

fuel in the tank.

At this point, you begin to use the

fuel reserve.

Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.

Untilsufcientfuelhasbeenadded,thiswarninglamp

will come on every time the ignition is switched on,

accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

The audible signal and message are repeated with

increasingfrequencyasthefuelleveldropstowards"0".

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this

could damage the emission control and injection systems.

Warning/indicator lamp is on Cause Action / Observations

Service

on temporarily.

A minor fault has occurred for

whichthereisnospecicwarning

lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the

screen, such as, for example:

- opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,

- low engine oil level,

- low screenwash level,

- atremotecontrolbattery,

- saturationoftheparticleemissionlter(Diesel)

 Assoonastrafcconditionspermit,regeneratethe

lterbydrivingataspeedofatleast36mph(60km/h)

until the service warning lamp goes off.

- afaultwiththetyreunder-inationdetectionsystem,

- ...

For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiedworkshop.

xed.

A major fault has occurred for

whichthereisnospecicwarning

lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the

screenandcontactaPEUGEOTdealeroraqualied

workshop.

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Anti-lock

Braking

System (ABS)

xed.

The anti-lock braking system has

a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a PEUGEOT

dealeroraqualiedworkshopwithoutdelay.

Dynamic

stability control

(DSC/ASR)

ashing.

The DSC/ASR regulation is

operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the directional

stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or trajectory.

xed.

The DSC/ASR system has a

fault.

HaveitcheckedbyaPEUGEOTdealeroraqualied

workshop.

Directional

headlamps

ashing.

The directional headlamps

system has a fault.

HaveitcheckedbyaPEUGEOTdealeroraqualied

workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp is on Cause Action / Observations

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened

xed,then

ashinginthe

passenger's seat

belt and front

airbag warning

lamp display.

The driver or front passenger has

not fastened or has unfastened

their seat belt.

Pullonthebeltinquestionandinsertthetongueinthe

buckle.

For more information, refer to the "Seat belts" section.

At least one rear passenger has

unfastened their seat belt.

Under-ination

xed.

The pressure in one or more

wheels is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the tyres

are cold.

+

ashingthenxed,

accompanied

by the Service

warning lamp.

The tyre pressure monitoring

system has a fault or no sensor is

detected on one of the wheels.

Under-inationdetectionisnotassured.

Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiedworkshop.

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Operation indicator lamps

Ifoneofthefollowingindicatorlampscomeson,thisconrmsthatthe

corresponding system has come into operation.

It may be accompanied by an audible signal.

Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the

indicator lamp may also be accompanied by:

- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in

the multifunction screen,

or

- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.

Warning/indicator lamp is on Cause Action / Observations

Left-hand

direction

indicator

ashingwith

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed

down.

Right-hand direction

indicator

ashingwith

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Hazard warning

lamps

ashingwith

audible signal.

The hazard warning lamps

switch, located on the dashboard,

has been operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their

associatedindicatorlampsashsimultaneously.

Sidelamps xed.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position or the

"AUTO" position with low light.

Dipped beam

headlamps

xed.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Dipped beam headlamps"

position or in the "AUTO" position

in conditions of low light.

Main beam

headlamps

xed.

The lighting stalk is pulled

towards you.

Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam

headlamps.

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