2001 Peugeot 306 C Dag bonnet

1- Adjustable side vent.
2 - Side window demisting vents.
3 - Lights stalk, fog lamps* and
horn.
4 - Steering wheel with airbag.
5 - Windscreen demisting vents.
6 - Steering lock and ignition.
7 - Windscreen wash-wipe
control.
8 - Adjustable central vents.
9 - Audio equipment*. 10
- Heating/Ventilation,
Air conditioning controls*.
11 - Controls:
Lighter Hazard warning lightsRear screen and mirrors demisting.
12 - Passenger airbag.
13 - Glove box.
14 - Storage compartment.
15 - Ashtray.
16 - Gear lever.
17 - Handbrake. 18
- Audio remote control*.
19 - Fuse box.
20 - Bonnet opening control.
21 - Passenger airbag
disarming switch*.
22 - Control for rear window lock.
23 - Headlamp height
adjustment.
- Instrument dials lighting rheostat.
24 - Controls for:
- Electric mirrors.
- Electric windows.
* According to specification.
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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE9
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on the floor to the outside of the driverÕs seat.
To close: from outside, push the flap back and check that it is secured
correctly. Filling with fuel Switch off the engine. There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not allowed.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 11 gallons (50 litres).
Fuel low warning light The fuel low warning light indicates that the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is approximately 1.3 gallons (6 litres).
Outside the vehicle Raise the catch 1and support the
bonnet as it rises.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
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Bonnet Inside the vehicle:pull the handle. Outside the vehicleRaise the catch
1and support the
bonnet as it rises. Bonnet strutsThe struts open the bonnet and keep it open.
To close : Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
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YOUR
306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET27
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.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET27
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.

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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE9
9
FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on the floor to the outside of the driverÕs seat.
To close: from outside, push the flap back and check that it is secured
correctly. Filling with fuel Switch off the engine. There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not allowed.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 11 gallons (50 litres).
Fuel low warning light The fuel low warning light indicates that the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is approximately 1.3 gallons (6 litres).
Outside the vehicle Raise the catch 1and support the
bonnet as it rises.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
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C O N T E N T S
4 YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL 46 99
Doors and boot
Keys ........................................................................78
Remote control ........................................................78
Doors .......................................................................79
Boot .........................................................................79
Bonnet .....................................................................80Filling with fuel.........................................................81Seats
Front seats ..............................................................82Child seats...............................................................84
Seat belts ................................................................85Instruments and controls
Steering wheel controls ...........................................86Instrument dials and lights ......................................88
Service indicator ......................................................92
Electric windows ......................................................94
Mirrors .....................................................................95
Comfort and safety ..................................................96
5 DRIVING YOUR 306 CABRIOLET 100 105
Automatic autoadaptive gearbox ...........................100Manual gearbox - brakes.......................................102 Airbags ..................................................................103
6 TECHNICAL DATA106 109
Engines .................................................................106
Consumption .........................................................107
Weights ................................................................107 Dimensions............................................................108
Special features of your 306 cabriolet ...................109
7 ALPHABETICAL INDEX110 113
Electric hood
Opening ...................................................................46
Closing automatically ..............................................47
Closing manually .....................................................48Hard-top
Removal ..................................................................50
Refitting ...................................................................52Heating / air conditioning
Ventilation ................................................................54
Heating ....................................................................56
Air conditioning ........................................................57Audio equipment
Audio RB1 ...............................................................58
Audio RD1 ...............................................................68

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET27
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.