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DRIVING YOUR 306
Handbrake Application When you have parked the vehicle, pull up the handbrake to apply it.
To ease application and release of the handbrake, press the brake pedal andpull up the handbrake with the enginerunning. Release Press the button before releasing the handbrake.THE ABS ANTI-LOCKBRAKING SYSTEM* In conjunction with tyres of an approved make and in good condition,
the ABS system with electronic brakeforce distribution improves the stabil-ity and handling of your vehicle, par-ticularly on an uneven or slipperysurface. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
Manual gearbox The positions are indicated on the gear lever knob. Reverse gear can only be engaged from neutral when the vehicle is
stationary, with the engine idling. Special features of the six speed gearbox* Raise the lock ring under the knobbefore engagingreverse. In the event of emergency braking,press very firmly without reducingthe pressure. In some conditions
the normal operation of the ABSmay be felt as vibrations of thebrake pedal.
* According to specification.
Power steering
This is a comfort device which offers the best compromise for parking, andfor driving at high speeds.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 30637
REAR LIGHTS 3 AND 5 DOOR
1 Brake lights/side lights P21/5W.
2 Side lights P21/5W.
3 Rear fog lamp P21W.
4 Reversing lights P21W.
5 Amber direction indicator lights PY21W.
REAR LIGHTS 3, 4 AND 5 DOOR
- Unscrew the two wing nuts inside
the boot.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Disconnect the connector Aby
pressing the metal bar.
- Disconnect the connector Bby
releasing the tab.
- Release the light unit.
- Pinch the tabs and remove the bulb holder C.
- Change the faulty bulb.
REAR LIGHTS 4 DOOR
1 Amber direction indicator lights PY21W.
2 Rear fog lamp P21W.
3 Reversing lights P21W.
4 Brake lights/side lights P21/5W.
5 Side lights P21/5W.
When refitting, ensure that the seal is clean, inorder to prevent water
entry.
1
452
3
3
CC
12
54
B
A
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REAR LIGHTS (ESTATE)
- Open the storage compartment
inside the boot.
- Open the access flap.
- Unscrew the wing bolt on the inside.
- Unscrew the second wing bolt outside the vehicle.
Use the wheelbrace to make it easier to unscrew the bolts. Warning:never
use it for refitting.
- Release the light unit.
- Disconnect the connector by pres- sing the metal bar.
- Pinch the tabs and remove the bulb holder.
- Change the faulty bulb.
Fog lamp P21W
This is located in the bumper.Additional brake light 5 bulbs W5WRemove the plastic protector by pres- sing the notches
A.
Squeeze the tabs Bto release the
lamp holder. Change the faulty bulb.
1 Amber direction indicator lights
PY21W.
2 Reversing lights P21W.
3 Brake lights/side lights P21/5W.
The bulbs must be repla- ced by bulbs of identical
specification and colour.
B
AA
B
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The electrical system of your vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted canhave damaging effects on the ope-ration of your vehicle; the electroniccontrol circuits, the audio circuitand the battery charging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred in repai-ring your vehicle or for rectifyingthe malfunctions resulting from theinstallation of accessories not sup-plied and not recommended byPEUGEOT and not installed inaccordance with its instructions, inparticular where the equipment inquestion consumes more than 10milliamperes. ** The maxi-fuses provide addi- tional protection for the electrical
systems. All work must be carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES*
To access the fuse box in the enginecompartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.
Fuse No. Rating* Functions* 1** 40A Anti-theft supply
2** 60A Supply to Locks - lighting switch Ð air conditioning blower unit Ð front fog relay Ð diagnostic connector
3** 60A ABS ECU supply
4** 60A + positive fuse box supply
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FASCIA FUSE BOX 28-fuse boxFuse No. Rating* Functions*
1 Ñ Not used
2 7.5A Automatic gearbox or excess speed buzzer control unit
3 5A ABS control unit
4 5A Instrument panel Ð Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Coolant temperature unit Ð Automatic gearbox lever lighting Ð Automatic gearbox relay Ð Passenger airbag disarming switch
5 25A Reversing lights switch Ð Automatic gearbox relay Ð Stop lights switch Ð Daylight running lights relay Ð Fan assembly relay Ð Pressostat control Ð Compressor relay
6 5A Instrument panel - Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Alarm warning light Ð Clock Ð Boot light Ð Radio aerial
7 30A Rear screen and mirrors demisting
8 20A Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Radio
9 20A Injection control unit Ð Fan assembly relay Ð Coolant temperature unit
10 20A Hazard warning lights Ð Front and rear courtesy lights 11 10A Instrument panel lighting Ð Side lights buzzer - Clock Ð Lighting rheostat Ð Side lights
12 10A Rear fog lamp
13 Ñ Not used
14 30A Rear screen and heated seats relay
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* According to specification.