2009-2015 Peugeot Rcz 2 Door CHECKS User Manual

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CHECKS for Your Peugeot Rcz 2 Door First Generation (2009-2015)

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RECOMMENdS  
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FUEL TANK  
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.  
Opening the filler cap may create a noise a caused by an inrush  
of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of  
the fuel system.  
LOW FUEL LEVEL  
To fill the tank in complete safety:  
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning  
lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by an  
audible signal and an alert message. When it first comes on  
there remains approximately 5 litres of fuel in the tank.  
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the engine must be switched off,  
press the rear part of the flap, then raise it to open it,  
turn the cap to the left,  
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp appears every time  
the ignition is switched on, accompanied by an audible signal and a  
message. When driving, this audible signal and display of the alert  
message are repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops  
towards "0".  
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.  
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the "Running out of fuel  
(Diesel)" section.  
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remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the  
flap,  
REFUELLING  
fill the tank, but do not continue after the 3rd cut-off of the  
pump; this could cause malfunctions.  
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to  
be used depending on your engine.  
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in order to be registered by  
the fuel gauge.  
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When you have filled the tank:  
FUEL USEd FOR dIESEL ENGINES  
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put the cap back in place,  
turn it to the right,  
close the flap.  
The Diesel engines are compatible with biofuels which conform to  
current and future European standards (Diesel fuel which complies  
with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complies with  
standard EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty  
Acid Methyl Ester).  
Freezing conditions  
In these conditions, the filler flap may be jammed.  
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel engines. However, this use,  
even occasional, requires strict application of the special servicing  
conditions. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Opening the boot gives access to the flap, allowing it to be  
released by hand.  
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure  
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to the  
engine and fuel system).  
FUEL USEd FOR PETROL ENGINES  
The petrol engines are compatible with E10 bio-petrol (containing  
10 % ethanol), conforming to European standards EN 228 and EN 15376.  
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for  
vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The  
quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15293.  
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BONNET  
The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take  
care with articles and clothing that might be caught by the  
fan blades.  
OPENING  
F
Open the front left door.  
F
Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet.  
The bonnet is held open by the two side struts.  
Because of the presence of electrical equipment under the bonnet,  
it is recommended that exposure to water (rain, washing, ...) be  
limited.  
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Pull the interior release lever A, located at the bottom of the door  
aperture.  
CLOSING  
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the  
bonnet while the front left door is closed.  
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Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.  
Pull the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.  
Do not open the bonnet in strong wind.  
When the engine is hot, handle the safety catch with  
care (risk of burns).  
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PETROL ENGINES  
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing certain components.  
1. Power steering reservoir.  
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.  
3. Coolant reservoir.  
6. Fusebox.  
7. Air filter.  
8. Engine oil dipstick.  
9. Engine oil filler cap.  
4. Brake fluid reservoir.  
5. Battery / Fuses.  
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DIESEL ENGINE  
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.  
1. Power steering reservoir.  
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.  
3. Coolant reservoir.  
7. Air filter.  
8. Engine oil dipstick.  
9. Engine oil filler cap.  
10. Priming pump.  
11. Bleed screw.  
4. Brake fluid reservoir.  
5. Battery / Fuses.  
6. Fusebox.  
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)  
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed  
manually if you run out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine  
compartment view.  
2.0 HdI ENGINE  
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Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.  
Open the bonnet.  
If necessary, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.  
Slacken the bleed screw.  
Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel  
appears in the transparent pipe.  
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Tighten the bleed screw.  
Operate the starter until the engine starts (if the engine fails to start  
at the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying again).  
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If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, operate the priming  
pump again, then the starter.  
If the engine does not start first time, don't keep trying but start the  
procedure again from the beginning.  
Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place, ensuring that  
it has clipped correctly.  
Close the bonnet.  
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CHECKING LEVELS  
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's  
service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.  
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the  
engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan  
could start at any time (even with the ignition off).  
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by  
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
ENGINE OIL LEVEL  
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched  
on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel, or using  
the dipstick.  
To ensure that the reading is correct, your vehicle must be parked  
on level ground and the engine must have been off for more than  
30 minutes.  
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil changes).  
PEUGEOT recommends that you check the level, and top up if  
necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).  
A = MAx  
B = MIN  
Checking using the dipstick  
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location of  
the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.  
If you find that the level is above the A mark or below the B mark, do  
not start the engine.  
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Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and remove it completely.  
Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean non-fluffy cloth.  
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If the level is above the MAX mark (risk of damage to the engine),  
Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to make  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
the visual check: the correct level is between the marks A and B.  
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If the level is below the MIN mark, you must top up the engine oil.  
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Engine oil grade  
BRAKE FLUId LEVEL  
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. If it is  
not, check the brake pad wear.  
Before topping up or changing the engine oil, ensure that you have the  
correct grade of oil for your engine and that it meets the manufacturer's  
recommendations.  
Changing the fluid  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval  
for this operation.  
Topping up the engine oil level  
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section to identify the  
location of the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.  
Fluid specification  
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Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler aperture.  
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.  
Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills on engine  
components (risk of fire).  
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Wait a few minutes before checking the level again using the  
dipstick.  
POWER STEERING FLUId LEVEL  
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Add more oil if necessary.  
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MAX"  
mark. With the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level.  
After checking the level, carefully refit the oil filler cap and the  
dipstick in its tube.  
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with  
the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the  
30 minutes after topping up.  
Engine oil change  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval  
for this operation.  
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control  
system, never use additives in the engine oil.  
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COOLANT LEVEL  
dIESEL FUEL AddITIVE LEVEL (dIESEL WITH  
PARTICLE FILTER)  
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The coolant level should be close to the "MAx" mark but  
should never exceed it.  
The additive reservoir low level is indicated by fixed illumination  
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a  
message that the particle filter additive level is too low.  
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is regulated  
by the fan.  
The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take care  
with articles and clothing that might be caught by the fan blades.  
Topping up  
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a PEUGEOT dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour  
after switching off the engine before carrying out any work.  
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the  
pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and  
top up the level.  
USEd PROdUCTS  
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.  
Fluid specification  
Most of these fluids are harmful to health or indeed very corrosive.  
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.  
SCREENWASH ANd HEAdLAMP WASH FLUId  
Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.  
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the low  
fluid level is indicated by an audible signal and a message in  
the instrument panel screen.  
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop  
(France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.  
Top up the reservoir when you next stop the vehicle.  
Fluid specification  
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be  
topped up with or replaced with plain water.  
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is  
recommended.  
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CHECKS  
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance  
with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.  
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
BATTERY  
OIL FILTER  
The battery does not require any maintenance.  
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.  
However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly  
tightened, particularly in summer and winter.  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of  
the replacement interval for this component.  
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Battery"  
section for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting  
the battery and following its reconnection.  
PARTICLE FILTER (dIESEL)  
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the  
temporary illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by  
an audible signal and a message on the risk of blockage of the  
particle filter.  
AIR FILTER ANd PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILTER  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of  
the replacement intervals for these components.  
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving  
at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.  
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and  
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice  
as often if necessary.  
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive level" section.  
A clogged passenger compartment filter may have an adverse effect  
on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate  
undesirable odours.  
On a new vehicle, the first particle filter regeneration operations  
may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly  
normal.  
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or  
at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission  
of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not  
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.  
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MANUAL GEARBOX  
BRAKE dISC WEAR  
The gearbox does not require any maintenance  
(no oil change).  
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a  
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for the  
checking interval for this component.  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX  
PARKING BRAKE  
The gearbox does not require any maintenance  
(no oil change).  
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system  
is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even  
between two services.  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of  
the level checking interval for this component.  
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
BRAKE PAdS  
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in  
the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances.  
It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes  
checked, even between vehicle services.  
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of  
equivalent quality and specification.  
In order to optimise the operation of units as important as those  
in the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific  
products.  
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the brake fluid level  
indicates that the brake pads are worn.  
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice  
can form on the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may  
be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the  
brakes.  
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Related Topics

Fuel tank
Bonnet
Petrol engines
Diesel engine
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
Checking levels
Checks