2001 Peugeot 306 C tow

YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE7
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STEERING WHEEL
STALKS LIGHTING
Front lights (ring A)
Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Front and rear fog lamps on.
Front windscreen wipers 3Rapid wipe
2 Normal wipe
1 Intermittent wipe
0 Stop
4 Single wipe
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
Lights off. Side lights on.
Dipped/main beam head-lamps on.
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Front fog lamps on.
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1
0
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET19
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.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET19
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.

YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
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THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks the
doors and boot, this is displayed by the direction indicators staying on forabout 2 seconds.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle, this is displayed by the
direction indicators flashing rapidly.
KEYS
Without central locking The key individually Iocks and unlocks the doors and boot.
With central locking
Turning the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doors andboot. If either of the front doors is notclosed, the central locking will notwork. CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERIES
To gain access to the battery, unclip the key casing with a coin where youcan see the ring (CR
1620/3 volt
battery). If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed,re-programme the remote control. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL Manual synchronisation
- Switch off the ignition,
- Switch on the ignition,
- Immediately after switching on the ignition press button A.
The remote control is now working again. Automatic synchronisation
- Switch on the ignition (position M),
- Switch off the ignition and, during the next four minutes, lock the vehicle using the remote control(button A).
The remote control is now workingagain.
Note: Do not repeatedly press the button of your remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it not towork and the remote control wouldhave to be reprogrammed.
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B

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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
LIGHTS STALK
Front lights (ring A)
Selection is by turning ring A.* According to specification.
Lights off. Side lights on.
Dipped/main beam headlamps
Dipped beam/main beam change Pull the stalk fully towards you. Front and rear (ring B)
Lights off.
Front fog lamps on.
These operate with the side lights and the dipped/main beam headlamps. Front and rear foglamps on. These operate with the side lights and the
dipped/main beam headlights. When
the side lights are switched off, thereis a return to the front fog lamps onlyposition.
Direction indicators (flashers) Left : downwards.Right : upwards.
Front and rear fog lamps
To switch on, turn the ring. The posi- tion is confirmed by the light on theinstrument panel.
Note:
when the ignition is switched
off, if the driverÕs door or front pas-senger door* is left open, a buzzersounds if you forget that you have leftyour lights on.
Horn Press the end of the lights stalk.
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In good weather or in rain, both day and night, if therear fog lamp is lit itcauses glare and is pro-
hibited. Do not forget to switch it off as soon as it is no longer needed.
YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
WINDSCREEN WIPERS Front windscreen wipers 3 Fast wipe.
2 Normal wipe.
1 Intermittent or automatic wipe.
0 Park.
4 Single wipe.
Windscreen and headlamp wash* Pull the wipers stalk towards you. The headlamp wash works if the dipped or main beam headlamps areon.
* According to specification.
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2
1
0
4

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Front ashtray
To empty:
- open and pull the unit.
To replace:
- push in fully. Rear ashtray
To empty, open and pull towards you.
LighterPress and wait a few moments until it pops out
automatically.

DRIVING YOUR 306 CABRIOLET
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B
A 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.