2001 Peugeot 306 C Dag warning light

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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FRONT AIRBAGS Disarming the passenger airbag. Insert the ignition key in switch 1
and turn it:
Ð to the ÒONÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is armed,
Ð to the ÒOFFÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is not armed.
Operational check This is by means of the warning light on the instru-ment panel. If the passenger airbag is notarmed, the warning light remainson. Always contact your PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks
the doors and boot.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doorsand boot.
Passenger airbag precautions
If the passenger airbag is armed or if your vehicle is not fitted with apassenger airbag, the warninglight comes on for 6 seconds whenthe ignition is switched on.For a vehicle fitted with a disarm-ing switch:
Ð disarm theairbag if youinstall a rear-wards-facingchild seat.
Ð arm the airbag whenan adult is inthe seat.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch:
Ð do not install rear-wards-facing childseats on the frontpassenger seat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia.

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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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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.
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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

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.