2002 Peugeot 306 Break Owner's Manual

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS*
1. DriverÕs electric window control.You have two options*: Manual operation: Push or pull switch 1, lightly. The window stops when the
switch is released.Automatic operation: Push or pull switch 1firmly. Pressing once opens or
closes the window completely. Automatic opening and closing operate only when the engine is switched on.
2. Passenger electric window control.
Push or pull switch 2
.The window stops when the switch is released.
3. Left rear electric window control.
4. Right rear electric window control. Temporary locking of the rear windows (child safety) control This allows the rear windows to be locked in any position. NOTE:
as a safety measure (children
on board), remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even for ashort time.
* According to specification.
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Tilting windows (3-door)
To open the rear side windows, tilt the lever
Aand push the window out-
wards.
A
The driverÕs mirror is Ònon-spherical*Ó in order to reduce the Òblind
spotÓ. As a result, objects observed in the mirror are closer than they
appear. This must be taken into account to correctly judge the dis-
tance of vehicles approaching from the rear.
* According to country. When parked, the mirrors can be folded back manually.
Manual mirrors Operate the adjusting lever in all four directions to adjust.
Electric mirrors
Turn the control
2to the right or to the
left to select the corresponding mirror. Move the control 2in all four direc-
tions to adjust.
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Storage compartments (estate) There are two storage compartments, fitted with elastic retaining straps,behind the boot side trims.
To gain access to a storage compart- ment, pull the handle towards you.
Rear screen blind (4 door)* Pull the blind by the central tab then position the hooks in the locations. Support it as it returns.
Athermic windscreen* The windscreen has two non-reflec- tive zones located either side of the
base of the interior rear-view mirror.
These are for affixing toll cards orparking passes. Note:
the athermic glass reduces the
effect of the sunÕs rays, by limiting the heating of the passenger com-partment, but its reflective coatingblocks radio signals.
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Rear screen demisting Rear screen (and mirrors)* electric demisting control. Goes out automatically after
approximately 12 minutes to avoid excessive power consumption. Pressing the button again will operate the demisting for another 12 minutes.
* According to specification.
Digital clock* Setting: 1
- Adjusting of hours.
2 - Adjusting of minutes.
Outside temperature display* This indicates the outside tempera- ture. When the temperature isbetween minus 3 ¡C and + 5 ¡C, the¡C symbol flashes indicating a risk ofice.Hazard warning lights The switch and the direction indicators flash. This controls the indicator
lights simultaneously and continu-
ously.
Only use in case of danger, in an emergency stop or for driving inunusual conditions.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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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.Lighter Press and wait a few moments until it pops out
automatically.
Off.
Front and rear courtesy lights 1
- Front courtesy light.
2 - Left map-reading light.
3 - Right map-reading light.
With the key in the accessories or ignition on position, press the corre-sponding switch. Gradual illumination on
opening or closing a door. Lights permanently on with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the ignitionon.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Starting
To start the engine, put the selector lever in
Nor P.
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine and to exit position P. 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.

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Any disruption of the system is signalled by thesimultaneous flashing of theSport and Snow lights onthe instrument panel. In
such a case, the gearbox will operate
in downgraded mode. You may feela substantial knock when reverse isselected from Por N(without any risk
of damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100km/h). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay. When the engine is idling with the
car in gear, the car will move evenwithout you accelerating. Do not accelerate while a gear is being selected, when the vehicle is
stationary.
When stationary, have your foot on the brake pedal when selecting a
gear. Do not accelerate in gear with the brakes on. If work needs to be done with the engine running, apply the hand-brake and select position P.
Do not change down to brake onslippery roads. Never select position Nwhen the
vehicle is moving. Never engage Por Rif the vehicle
is not stationary. Do not allow children inside the vehicle unsupervised when theengine is running.Operating programmes
You have a choice of three operating programmes:
- Auto-adaptive (normal).
- Sport.
- Snow.One press on button Aor Bwill select
Sport or Snow respectively. The selection is displayed on the instru-ment panel. Pressing the button asecond time will return to the auto-adaptive (normal) programme. Auto-adaptive programme (normal) Gear changes are carried out on the basis of various parameters, such as:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- the vehicleÕs load.The gearbox continuously scans the
different programmes in the memoryand selects the one most suitable forthe driving conditions at any givenmoment. Sport programme The Sport programme favours perfor- mance for sporty driving and moredynamic acceleration. Snow Programme In position
Dthe Snow programme
provides smooth driving suited to slip- pery roads in order to improve trac-
tion and stability. Starting is in 2ndgear and changing down is at lowengine speeds. Special operating features During prolonged braking, the
gearbox changes down automatically,
so as to provide efficient enginebraking.
- If you take your foot off the accel- erator suddenly (when you are taken by surprise, for example), thegearbox will not change up, so as to
improve safety.
-When the engine is cold, thegearbox automatically selects aspecial programme which enablesthe engine to reach its ideal tem-perature more quickly to decrease pollution.
Kickdown For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, pressthe accelerator pedal down as far as
it will go. The gearbox will changedown automatically or stay in the gearselected, up to maximum enginespeed.

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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-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM* In conjunction with tyres of an approved make and in good condi-
tion, the ABS system with electronicbrake force distribution improves thestability and handling of your vehicle,particularly 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 speedgearbox* Raise the lock ring under theknob beforeengaging reverse. 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.