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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE5
STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
ÒSÓ for STOP
The ignition is off.
ÒAÓ for Accessories The ignition
is off but the accessories can be used. ÒMÓ for Running The ignition is
on.
ÒDÕÕ for Starting Operates the
starter. Steering lockBefore starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Starting a petrol engine Do not press the
accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
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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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CD CHANGER (Available as an accessory) Selecting the CD changer Press the Ò SRCÓ button until the CD changer is selected.
Selecting a discPress a button from Ò 1Ó to Ò 6Ó to select the corresponding disc.
Selecting a trackPress button Ò JÓ to select the next track.
Press button Ò KÓ to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.
Accelerated playPress the Ò MANÓ button.
Keep button Ò JÓ or Ò KÓ pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button. Buttons Ò JÓ and Ò KÓ resume the Òtrack selectionÓ function when the Ò MANÓ button is pressed again.
Shuffle (RAND) When the CD multi-changer is selected, keep the Ò SRCÓ button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played
in random sequence. Pressing the Ò SRCÓ button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.
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EON system
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It enables broadcasting of traffic information or a PTY programme from a station which is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTY function.
COMPACT DISC Selecting the CD as source
After inserting a disc, with the printed surface upwards, the player starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press the " K" button.
Ejecting a disc Press button Ò AÓ to eject the disc from the player.
Selecting a trackPress button Ò GÓ to select the next track.
Press button Ò HÓ to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.
Accelerated playPress the Ò MANÓ button.
Keep button Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button. Buttons Ò GÓ and Ò HÓ resume the Òtrack selectionÓ function when the Ò MANÓ button is pressed again.
Shuffle (RDM) When the CD is selected, keep the Ò KÓ button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in random
sequence. Pressing the Ò KÓ button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.
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EON system
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It enables broadcasting of traffic information or a PTY programme from a station which is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTY function.
COMPACT DISC Selecting the CD as source
After inserting a disc, with the printed surface upwards, the player starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press the " K" button.
Ejecting a disc Press button Ò AÓ to eject the disc from the player.
Selecting a trackPress button Ò GÓ to select the next track.
Press button Ò HÓ to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.
Accelerated playPress the Ò MANÓ button.
Keep button Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button. Buttons Ò GÓ and Ò HÓ resume the Òtrack selectionÓ function when the Ò MANÓ button is pressed again.
Shuffle (RDM) When the CD is selected, keep the Ò KÓ button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in random
sequence. Pressing the Ò KÓ button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.
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CD CHANGER Selecting the CD changer Press the Ò LÓ button.
Selecting a discPress a button from Ò 1Ó to Ò 6Ó to select the corresponding disc.
Selecting a trackPress button Ò GÓ to select the next track.
Press button Ò HÓ to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.
Accelerated playPress the Ò MANÓ button.
Keep button Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button. Buttons Ò GÓ and Ò HÓ resume the Òtrack selectionÓ function when the Ò MANÓ button is pressed again.
Shuffle (RDM) When the CD multi-changer is selected, keep the Ò LÓ button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played
in random sequence. Pressing the Ò LÓ button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.