2001 Peugeot 306 C Dag handbrake

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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PEUGEOT SERVICING LEVELS A AND C
: All driving conditions : Specific conditions Level
Operations Description of operations for 1st service
ServicesACIntermediate visitDRAIN AND REFILL- Engine drain and refill.- Oil filter.- Fuel filter (Petrol).- Air filter element.- Spark plugs (Petrol).- Engine oil (check + top up).- Manual gearbox oil (check + top up).- Battery (check + top up) if plug is removable.LEVEL- Front/rear windscreen wash (check + top up).- Coolant (check + top up).- Brake fluid (check + top up).- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification).- Operation of lights and indicators.- Condition of glass, headlamp and light lenses and mirrors.- Horn.- Windscreen washer jets.- Condition of wiper blades.- Condition and tension of ancillary drive belts.- Handbrake.- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers), check for leaks.CHECK- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters.- Brake pad wear. - Clearances, hubs, rods, ball joints, flxible mountings.- Sealing of dampers.- Wear of rear linings.- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel).- Emission control check according to current legislation (Petrol).- Pollen filter check (according to specification). - Visual check of the whole vehicle by a PEUGEOT dealer.
SERVICE- Courtesy vehicle
ROAD TEST
REPLACEMENT

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1Low coolant level.
2 Headlight main beam.
3 Headlight dipped beam.
4 Speedometer.
5 Left indicator.
6 Low oil pressure warning light.
7 Handbrake, brake fluid low level and electronic brake force distribution.
8 Battery charge.
9 Right indicator. 10
Rev counter.
11 Front fog lamps.
12 Brake pad wear warning light*.
13 Rear fog lamp.
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
15 Fuel gauge.
16 Low fuel level.
17 STOP warning.
18 Seat belt not fastened warninglight*. 19
Side airbags warning light*.
20 Front airbags warning light* anddisarming of passenger airbag*
21 Autodiagnostics*.
22 Trip recorder and service indicator.
23 Trip zero reset and clock setting.
24 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1Low coolant level*.
2 Headlight main beam.
3 Headlight dipped beam.
4 Speedometer.
5 Left indicator.
6 Low oil pressure warning light.
7 Gear indicator (automatic gear- box).
8 Handbrake, brake fluid low leveland electronic brake force distrib-ution.
9 Battery charge. 10
Right indicator.
11 Rev counter.
12 Front fog lamps*.
13 Rear fog lamp.
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
15 Fuel gauge.
16 Low fuel level.
17 Oil level.
18 STOP warning. 19
Seat belt not fastened warning light*.
20 Side airbags warning light*.
21 Front airbags warning light* and disarming of passenger airbag*
22 Autodiagnostics*.
23 Trip recorder and service
indicator.
24 Trip zero reset and clock setting.
25 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification.
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A warning light which remains perma- nently lit indicates that the unit con-
cerned is not operating correctly. Donot ignore this warning: contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble.
* According to specification.
Handbrake warning light, brake fluid low level andelectronic brake force dis-tribution Indicates either:
- that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
- an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains lit even with the handbrake released),
- lit at the same time as the ABS war- ning light, it indicates a malfunction ofthe braking system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
STOP warning light
(Together with the oil pressure warning light)
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Oil pressure warning light
Together with the STOP warning light.
You must stop. Indicates either:
- oil pressure is too low
- a lack of oil in the lubricating circuit
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the
battery charging circuit
- loose battery or starter terminals
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt
- an alternator fault
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level warning light*
You must stop.
Wait until the engine cools before topping up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised. When opening to top up, turn the cap to the first notch to let the pressuredrop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine autodiagnostic warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If itcomes on when driving, this
indicates faulty operation of the injec-tion, ignition or emission controlsystem. There is a risk of damage to the cat- alytic converter if your vehicle is fitted with one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel warning lightIndicates that there are approximately 1.3 gallons(6 litres) of fuel remainingin the fuel tank.
(The capacity of the tank is approxi-mately 50 litres).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

- Hold the side flaps 7in the open
position using one of the straps 2.
- Disconnect the heated rear screen harness connector 8.
HARD-TOP : REMOVAL
Tools
Your Hard-top is supplied with a tool kit containing: 1
- A storage case.
2 - Two retaining straps.
3 - A screwdriver with two heads.
4 - A pair of gloves.
5 - A special spanner.
6 - A 17mm flat spanner.
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Apply the handbrake. Switch on the ignition.Open all the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
- Unscrew the covers
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ter panels.
- Release the rear fasteners 9using
the special spanner 5(a quarter
turn from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING The removal-refitting operations described below should have beendemonstrated by your PEUGEOTdealer on handover of your vehicle. If your Hard-top was supplied as an
accessory, the first removal opera-tion must be carried out by an
approved dealer. The operationmust be carried out by three people.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Positions of the selector lever These positions are displayed on the instrument panel. P.
Park: use with the handbrake when parked.
R. Reverse: this must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine idling.
N. Neutral: if Nis engaged by mistake while the car is moving, allow the engine
to return to idling speed before engaging a new forward gear.
D. Drive: in this position, the four gear ratios change automatically. The gearchange points vary depending on the programme selected.
3. Automatic changes of the first three gears only. Select this position when you notice frequent changes between third and fourth gear (town driving or on winding roads).
2 Automatic changes of the first two gears only. This position is particularly suitable for mountain roads, when going uphill (to make the best use of the engine's power) and downhill (engine braking).
1. Selection of first gear only.
For use on steep gradients, especially when towing a trailer.Selection of first gear is by pressing switch 1with the lever in position 2.
To exit position 1, press switch 1again or move the selector lever.
Starting
To start the engine, put the selector lever in
Nor P.
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine and in order to move the lever
from position P .

Handbrake Application When you have parked the vehicle, pull up the handbrake to apply it.
To ease application and release of the handbrake, press the brake pedal andpull up the handbrake with the enginerunning. Release Press the button before releasing the handbrake.
Manual gearbox The positions are indicated on the gear lever knob. Reverse gear can only be engaged from neutral when the vehicle is
stationary, with the engine idling.
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THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM* In conjunction with tyres in good con- dition and of an approved make, theABS system with electronic brakeforce distribution improves the stabil-ity and handling of your vehicle, par-ticularly on an uneven or slipperysurface. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
In the event of emergency braking,press very firmly without reducingthe pressure. In some conditions the normal oper-
ation of the ABS may be felt asvibrations of the brake pedal.
* According to specification.
Power steering*
This is a comfort device which offers the best compromise for parking, andfor driving at high speeds.