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Peugeot RCZ (2015 year). Instruction - part 5

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SWITCHING THE SYSTEM OFF

Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps go

off.

This action switches off the air conditioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer guaranteed but a slight flow of
air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
F

Turn the air flow dial to the right or press the "AUTO" button to

reactivate the system with the values set before it was switched off.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode or
driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation
and deterioration of the air quality).

8. Air intake / Air recirculation

F Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The

indicator lamp in the button comes on.

Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from
exterior odours and smoke.
F As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of

outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The indicator
lamp on the button switches off.

9. Mono-zone / dual-zone

Press this button to equalise the comfort value on the

passenger's side with that on the driver's side (mono
zone). The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST

SWITCHING ON

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine
is running.
F Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending

on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

SWITCHING OFF

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an
excessive consumption of current.
F It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it

is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The
indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.

If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.

F Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door

mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel consumption.

The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.

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COURTESY LAMP

A. Courtesy lamp

B. Map reading lamps

COURTESY LAMP

In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:

when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies,
depending on the circumstances:

with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

MAP REAdING LAMPS

F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the
vehicle when the light is poor.

SWITCHING ON

At night, the footwell lighting and the front courtesy mood lamp come on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.

SWITCHING OFF

The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the
sidelamps are switched off.

PROGRAMMING

The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.

INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting
makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated in
accordance with the light intensity detected by the brightness sensor.

SWITCHING ON

F Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The front door sill lighting, the footwell lighting and the courtesy lamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.

SWITCHING OFF

The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a certain
time, when one of the doors is opened or the ignition is switched on.

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ExTERIOR WELCOME
LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the
vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor.

SWITCHING ON

F Press the open padlock on the remote control.

The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.

The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

SWITCHING OFF

The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time,
when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS

1. Sun visor

(see details on following page)

2. Central storage compartment

3. Storage compartment

4. Illuminated and cooled glove box

(see details on following page)

5. door pockets

6. Illuminated ashtray

(see details on following page)

7. Storage compartment with non-slip

mat

8. 12 V accessory socket

(see details on following page)

9. Cup holder

10. Adjustable front armrest

(see details on following page)

11. Open storage

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SUN VISOR

Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side,
also equipped with an illuminated vanity mirror.

With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is

illuminated automatically.

This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.

ILLUMINATEd ANd COOLEd GLOVE BOX

This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the vehicle's handbook pack...

Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a pair of spectacles, tokens, cards,
a can...

F To open the glove box, raise the handle.

The glove box is illuminated when the lid is opened.

It houses an air vent, which can be opened or closed. This distributes
the same conditioned air as the vents in the passenger compartment.

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12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET

F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), lift the cover and

connect a suitable adaptor.

ILLUMINATEd ASHTRAY

F Pull the drawer for access to the ashtray.
F To empty the ashtray, after opening, press the tab and remove

the ashtray.

The connection of an electrical device not approved by
PEUGEOT, such as a USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems, causing faults such
as poor telephone reception or interference with displays in
the screens.

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FRONT ARMREST

Comfort and storage for the driver and front passenger.

The height and length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.

Raise the cover to the required position (low, intermediate or high).

F If you raise the cover slightly beyond the high position, guide it

when lowering it to the low position.

Longitudinal adjustment

F Slide the cover fully forwards or rearwards.

Storage

F Raise the lever.
F Raise the cover fully.

Height adjustment

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USB PLAYER

This connection box, consisting of a USB port, is located in the front
armrest.

It permits the connection of a portable device, such as an iPod

digital

audio player of generation 5 or later or a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are

transmitted to your audio equipment and heard via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering mounted controls or the
audio system control panel and display them in the multifunction screen.

When it is in use, the portable device charges automatically.

For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the

corresponding audio part of the "Audio equipment and telematics"
section.

PEUGEOT CONNECT USB

This connection box, consisting of a jACK socket and a USB port, is
located in the front armrest.

With the USB port, it permits the connection of a portable device, such
as a digital audio player of the iPod

or USB memory stick type.

With the jACK socket, it permits the connection of any type of portable
player.
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are

transmitted to your audio equipment and heard via the vehicle's
speakers.
If the device is connected to the USB port, you can manage these files
using the steering mounted controls or the audio system control panel
and display them in the multifunction screen.

If the portable device is connected to the USB port, it is charged
automatically when in use.

For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the

corresponding audio part of the "Audio equipment and telematics"
section.

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MATS

Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the driver's side use only the

fixings provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F move the seat as far back as possible,
F

unclip the fixings,

F remove the mat.

Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F position the mat correctly,
F

refit the fixings by pressing,

F check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present

in the vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT may interfere with
access to the pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise
control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by PEUGEOT have two fixings located below
the seat.

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BOOT FITTINGS

1. Stowing rings

2. Storage net

3. Storage well

(see details on following page)

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The duration of lighting varies, depending on the context:

when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,

when the engine is running, no limit.

STORAGE BOX

This has areas for storing a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit, the
temporary puncture repair kit, a warning triangle, the removable ball
of the towbar system...

BOOT LAMPS

Your vehicle is fitted with two boot lamps; one in the right-hand boot
side trim and a second in the centre under the rear shelf.

They come on automatically when the boot is opened and switch off
automatically when the boot is closed.

They cannot be deactivated manually.

A second warning triangle can be stored in the boot lid trim.

For access to it:
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raise the floor using the strap,

F secure it in the vertical position behind the stops, located on

the sides of the boot.

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ExTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS

Control stalk for the selection and control of the various front and rear
lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.

MAIN LIGHTING

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle are designed to adapt
the driver's visibility progressively in relation to the climatic conditions:

sidelamps, to be seen,

dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,

main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear.

AddITIONAL LIGHTING

Other lamps are fitted to fulfil the requirements of particular driving
conditions:

a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,

directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering,

daytime running lamps to be seen during the day.

SETTINGS

Various automatic lighting control modes are also available depending
on options:

daytime running lamps,

automatic illumination of headlamps,

directional lighting,

guide-me-home lighting.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the
headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Model without AUTO lighting

Model with AUTO lighting

MANUAL CONTROLS

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B.

A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it to position the symbol

required facing the mark.

Lighting off / daytime running lamps.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull it to switch between dipped

headlamps / main beam headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the
main beam headlamps temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

dISPLAYS

Lighting of the corresponding indicator lamp on the instrument panel
confirms the switching on of the lighting selected.
The instrument panel has permanent back-lighting, both day and night.
In this case, illumination of the instrument panel is not linked to the
exterior lighting.

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C. Foglamp selection ring.

The foglamp operates with the dipped and main beam headlamps.

Rear foglamp.

F Turn the ring C forwards and release to switch on the rear foglamp.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamp and the sidelamps will remain on.
F Turn the ring C rearwards and release to switch off all the lamps.

In good or rainy weather, both day and night, use of the rear
foglamp is prohibited. In these situations, the power of its beam
may dazzle other drivers. It should only be used in fog or snow.

In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch
on the foglamp and dipped beam headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the rear foglamp when it is no longer
needed.

Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately,
except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate ring A to the "0" position -
lamps off, then to the desired position.

On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.

The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off
automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.

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dAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on
automatically when the engine is started providing better visibility of the
vehicle by other road users.

In countries in which it is imposed by regulations:

by default, this function is activated and cannot be deactivated,

the dipped beam headlamps come on, associated with the
sidelamps and the number plate lamps.

For other countries where the vehicle is sold, this function is assured
by specific lamps. The lighting control stalk should be in position "0"
or "AUTO".

This function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is effective after
operation of the lighting control stalk or after the next engine
start; activation is immediate.

LEd LAMPS

They come on when the engine is started.

Depending on the destination country, they are used for:

daytime running lamps* in day mode and sidelamps in night mode
(they are brighter when daytime running lamps),

sidelamps in day and night mode.

Where LED lamps are fitted, the filament bulbs for the daytime running
lamps / sidelamps in the front lamp units are not used.

* function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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