2001 Peugeot 306 C Dag oil

Oil gauge* When the ignition is on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone
A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight It comes on for 3 seconds
each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and disarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side airbags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Oil gauge* When the ignition is on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone
A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight It comes on for 3 seconds
each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and disarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side airbags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to positionM (engine not running, oil
pressure warning light on).
- Unlock the hood using the two side handles 1.
- Raise the front of the hood approximately 10 inches (25 cm). - Press the switch
4on the cen-
tral console until the operation has been completed (hoodfolded in its housing and hoodcover closed).
ELECTRIC HOOD: OPENING

Using the centre handle and a side handle, fold down the front of thehood, position the side handle hooksin their housings and secure the twohandles.
ELECTRIC HOOD: CLOSING Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to position
M
(engine not running, oil pressure warning light on) and lower thefront windows.
- Press the switch 4on the central
console until the operation hasbeen completed (hood unfoldeduntil it stops not quite flush with thewindscreen).
4 As a safety precaution, opening and closingoperations must be car-
ried out when stationary.Driving with the hood
cover open is prohibited. If the boot is not closed, the hood cannot be opened or raised. If the front of the hood is not raised, the hood cannot beopened. Do not carry out too many opera- tions in succession as there is arisk that the battery may becomeflat. Do not place anything in the com- partment reserved for storing thehood as there is a risk of damage. Before opening the hood:
- Ensure that the hood and rear screen are clean.
- Ensure that the hood is dry, oth- erwise the compression it is subjected to when it is foldedwill result in marks or evenstains caused by moisture overtime.
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Power steering fluid reservoir*.
2 Engine oil filler cap.
3 Air filter. 4
Brake fluid reservoir.
5 Battery.
6 Engine oil dipstick. 7
Oil filter.
8 Coolant reservoir.
9 Screenwash reservoir.
* According to specification.
1.6 litre petrol engine

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1.8 litre and 2 litre 16 valve petrol engines
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET
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Power steering fluid reservoir*.
2 Engine oil filler cap.
3 Engine oil dipstick. 4
Brake fluid reservoir.
5 Battery.
6 Air filter. 7
Oil filter.
8 Coolant reservoir.
9 Screenwash reservoir.
* According to specification.

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CHECKING THE LEVELS Engine Checking the oil level Check the level regularly and top up between changes
(maximum
consumption is 0.5 litres per 600 miles (1,000 km). The oil level should be checked with the vehicle level, engine cold. There are two marks on the dipstick:
A= maximum.
B = minimum. Oil change:
according to the manu-
facturerÕs servicing schedule.
Ð Dipstick. Never fill past the maximum mark A.
Ð Oil level gauge on the instrument panel.
Viscosity selectionIn all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments. Oil filter Change the filter regularly in accor- dance with the maintenance schedule. Used oil Prevent used oil from coming into pro- longed contact with the skin. Do not dispose of used oil into drains or into the ground.
To maintain the reliability of engines and emission control systems, the useof additives in the engine oil is pro-hibited. Brake fluid reservoir
Ð The level should always be above
the DANGER mark on the reservoir.
Ð If the level drops substantially, contact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.
Fluid change
Ð must be carried out according to the manufacturerÕs schedule.
Ð use fluids approved by the manu- facturer, which fulfil DOT4 stan- dards.
Coolant reservoir Use the fluid approved by the manu-
facturer. When the engine is warm, the tem- perature of the coolant is controlledby the engine fan: because this fancan operate with the ignition keyremoved, and because the coolingsystem is pressurised, wait for at leastone hour after the engine has stoppedbefore carrying out any work.
If necessary, in a breakdown, slacken the cap to the first notch to release thepressure to prevent any risk of scald-ing. When the pressure has droppedremove the cap and top up the level.

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Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir, with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp wash reservoir* For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 4,4 litres or 6 litres withheadlight wash). Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter element is essential. If you drive invery dusty conditions, change it twiceas often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehicleswhich are used in town or for shortjourneys or which are driven in a
sporty manner. It may be necessaryto check the thickness of the padseven between services. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to the man-
ufacturerÕs service schedule. Autoadaptive automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change: have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to the
manufacturerÕs service schedule.
Only use products
approved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as impor- tant as the power steering and thebraking system, PEUGEOT selectsand offers quite specific products. Fuel supply cut-off* In a serious collision, a system pre- vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press the switch on the angle of the front
left-hand suspension assembly, underthe bonnet.
* According to specification.