2001 Peugeot 306 C engine

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PEUGEOT SERVICING LEVELS A AND C
Level
Operations Description of operations for 1st serviceServicesACIntermediate visit
DRAIN AND REFILL- Engine drain and refill.- Oil filter.
REPLACEMENT- 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.
ROAD TEST
: All driving conditions : Specific conditions

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(1) Minimum quality level: petrol: ACEA A3 and API SH/SJ ; ACEA= Association des Constructeurs EuropŽens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.
If oil is used which does not conform to the ACEA A3-B3 standards, this requires the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule to be followed, which involves shorter intervals between services * This Energy Saving oil may only be used in engines specifically designed for it (from 2000 Model Year).
PETROL PETROL
ACTIV
A 7000
10W 40
AC TIVA 9000
5W 40
AC TIV
A 9000
5W 30*
Q UAR TZ 7000
15W 50
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10W 40
U LT R A
5W 30*
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5W 40
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10W 40
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TZ 9000
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9000
5W 40
Q UAR TZ 9000
5W 30*

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A warning light which remains permanently lit indicates that the unit
concerned is not operating correctly.Do not ignore this warning: contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as pos-sible.
Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brakeforce distribution warninglight
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.`
- a malfunction of the braking system, if lit at the same time as the ABSwarning light.
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 light Indicates 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
* According to specification.

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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 ofpassenger airbag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
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
necessary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after star-ting the engine.
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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* According to specification.
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.A
B

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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 ofpassenger airbag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
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
necessary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after star-ting the engine.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
DC
* According to specification.
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.A
B

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Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion M(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

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 withthe windscreen). Using the centre handle and a sidehandle, fold down the front of thehood, position the side handle hooksin their housings and secure the twohandles. 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 closed.
If the front of the hood is not
closed, the hood cannot be
opened.
Do not carry out too many opera-
tions in succession as there is a
risk that the battery may become
flat.
Do not place anything in the com-
partment reserved for storing the
hood 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, otherwise the compression it is
subjected to when it is folded
will result in marks or even
stains caused by moisture over
time.
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Never leave a child in a vehicle which is exposedto the sun and has thewindows closed.
To protect young children
from the sun, fit sunblinds to the rear windows. Never leave the keys in the reach
of children inside the car. Strap children into their child seats even on short journeys.
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Observe the precautions concern- ing the passenger airbag.
CHILD SEATS All children under the age of 10 are required to travel in approved child safety seats*, fitted with seat belts.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommend the following systems :Up to 9 months (up to 22 lbs. or 10 kg)
ÇBaby SafeÈ, a seat secured with its back to the engine and secured with a three-point seat belt, on either the front or rear seat.
From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (20 to 40 lbs. or 9 to 18 kg)
ÇRšmer PeggyÈ is fitted to the rear seat with a three-point belt.
For your childÕs safety, the seat cushion and the tray must never be separated.
From 3 to 10 years of age (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg) ÒKlippan OptimaÓ : is fitted in the rear with a three point belt (removable seatback). from 33 to 55 lbs. [15 to 25 kg] : booster + seatback.from 55 to 80 lbs. [25 to 36 kg] : use the booster on its own.
For maximum safety, fasten the three-point seat belts or the child seat straps keeping
the slack in relation to the childÕs body to a minimum, even for short journeys. Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.
This was one of PEUGEOTÕs main criteria when designing your vehicle, however the safety of your children also depends on you. For maximum peace of mind,please follow these simple precautions: *According to current legislation.
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