2001 Peugeot 306 C Owner's Manual

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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open: firmly pull the handle on the floor to the outside of the drivers 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).
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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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ELECTRIC HOOD Opening
- Switch on the ignition.
- Unlock and raise the front of
the hood by approximately 10 inches (25 cm) using thetwo side handles 1.
- Press switch 2until the opera-
tion has been completed.
Closing
- Turn the ignition key to position M and lower the front windows.
- Press switch 2until the opera-
tion has been completed.
- Secure the two side handles 1.
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THE AUTOMATIC
AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
P.
Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive: in this position, all four gears change automatically.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.
1. Selection of first gear only. Selection of first gear is from position 2by pressing switch 1.
Position of selector lever This is shown by an indicator on the instrument panel.
Starting
To start the engine, place the selector lever in position
Nor P.
Press the brake pedal when start-ing the engine or when selecting a
forwards or reverse gear.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
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5 - Recirculation of interior air.
VENTILATION/HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
1 - Air flow adjustment.
2 - Temperature adjustment.
3 - Air distribution.
Windscreen and side windows. Windscreen, side windows and footwells. Footwells. Central and side vents.
4 - Air conditioning on/off.
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals:
¥ Every 20 000 miles (30 000km) or every 2 years for petrol engines. The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly; topping up of the oil between oil changes is normal.
It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of mind, that your PEUGEOT dealer will carry out a levels check and top-up midway between each routine service, at the time or distance intervals specified. This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within the
Peugeot network. At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a PEUGEOT Safety Check, for a nominal fee.
A PEUGEOT professional will carry out a quick check and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant and screen wash).
If the oil level is too low, there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 1 500 m iles
(2 500km), depending on the conditions of use.
The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10 000 miles (15 000km) for petrol engines.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicleÕs vital components have specific servicing schedules. The airbags and the pretensioning seat belts must be replaced every 10 years. The brake fluid must be replaced every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked during each regular service at the PEUGEOT dealer. NB:
the coolant does not need to be renewed.
Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used under certain particularly arduous conditions: ¥Continuous door-to-door use.
¥ Town use (e.g. taxi).
¥ Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures,
Or in long stays under the following conditions: ¥ Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 ¡C.
¥ Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 ¡C.
¥ Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
¥ Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations.
It is necessary to follow an ÒArduous conditionsÓ service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.

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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
5 seconds after switching on the ignition the display resumes normaloperation and shows the total and tripdistances.
SERVICE INDICATOR This is a reminder of when the next service is due in accordance with the
manufacturerÕs maintenance sched-ule. Operation The spanner symbolising the service operations comes on for five seconds
when the ignition is switched on. Thetotal distance recorder displays the dis-tance remaining (in round figures)before the next service. When the distance remaining beforethe next service is less than 1000 km.
When a service is overdue. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the service symbol andthe excess distance flash.
Example: 4800 km remain before the
next service is due. For five secondsafter the ignition is switched on, thedisplay shows:
5 seconds after switching on the igni-tion, the display resumes normaloperation and the service symbol
remains lit. The display shows thetotal and trip distances.
5 seconds after switching on the igni-tion, the display resumes normaloperation and the symbol remains lit. This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The displayshows the total and trip distances. Example:
the service is overdue by
300 km The vehicle should be ser-viced very soon. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display shows:
Example:
900 km remain before the
next service is due. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display shows:

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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 secondcountdown.
- Release the button before the countdown finishes.
- The service interval is displayed.
- Each brief press of button 1alter-
nates the service intervals.
To change the service interval
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1. Example:
- When the chosen service interval
is displayed, press button 1for
10 seconds (countdown) to confirm. Reset
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you service the vehicleyourself, reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button
1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second countdown.
- Keep button 1pressed for
10 seconds.
- The display shows [= 0]and the
service symbol disappears.
Service intervals If your vehicle is used in certain par-
ticularly difficult conditions it is ne-cessary to follow the "Arduous condi-tions" servicing schedule, whichinvolves shorter intervals between
services (see your Warranty andMaintenance Record booklet). Comment:
If the time limit between
two services is reached before the relevant mileage limit, the servicespanner symbol will light up and thedisplay will show 0.
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