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1Low coolant level*.
2 Headlampt main beam.
3 Pre-heat (Diesel).
4 Headlamp dipped beam.
5 Water in fuel filter warning light* (Diesel).
6 Speedometer.
7 Left indicator.
8 Low oil pressure warning light.
9 Gear indicator (automatic gearbox).
10 Handbrake low brake fluid level andelectronic brake force distribution. 11
Battery charge.
12 Right indicator.
13 Rev counter.
14 Front fog lamps*.
15 Rear fog lamp.
16 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
17 Fuel gauge.
18 Low fuel level.
19 Oil level.
20 STOP warning.
21 Seat belt not fastened warninglight*. 22
Disarming of passenger airbag**.
23 Side airbags warning light**.
24 Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
25 Autodiagnostics*.
26 Trip recorder and service indicator.
27 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
28 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
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YOUR 306 IN DETAILAnti-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 malfunc-
tion of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains con- ventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil level and temperature gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level (see Oil Gaugesection). After approximately 15 seconds, the graduated section and the oil level
symbol go out. The oil temperature isthen shown.
- needle in zone
E, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone F, the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil temper- ature, reduce your speed.
Diesel pre-heat light If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying
the starter.
If the engine is warm enough, the lightwill not come on, and you can startthe engine without waiting. Front air bags*, sideair bags** anddisarming thepassenger air bag*
For operation, see section onAIR BAGS.
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
** According to model.
Oil gauge* When the ignition is switched 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 nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Water in diesel filterwarning light(according to country) Risk of damage to the injection pump.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. 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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YOUR 306 IN DETAILAnti-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 malfunc-
tion of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains con- ventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil level and temperature gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level (see Oil Gaugesection). After approximately 15 seconds, the graduated section and the oil level
symbol go out. The oil temperature isthen shown.
- needle in zone
E, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone F, the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil temper- ature, reduce your speed.
Diesel pre-heat light If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying
the starter.
If the engine is warm enough, the lightwill not come on, and you can startthe engine without waiting. Front air bags*, sideair bags** anddisarming thepassenger air bag*
For operation, see section onAIR BAGS.
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
** According to model.
Oil gauge* When the ignition is switched 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 nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Water in diesel filterwarning light(according to country) Risk of damage to the injection pump.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. 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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Adjusting the height of the steering wheel Push the handle to unlock the steer- ing wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and pull the handle tolock it into position.1 - Lighting rheostat* Dim or brighten the instru- ment panel lighting by
turning the knob. This only
operates when the exterior lights areon. 2 - Headlamp height
adjustment*
Depending on the vehicleÕsload, it is advisable to adjust
the headlamp beam. 0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
- - 3 people.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised
load.
This adjustment can only be carried out with the lighting stalk in thedipped/main beam headlamps posi-tion. Initial setting: 0.
* According to specification.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On / off
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "ON/VOL"button to switch the set
on or off. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code which was given to you on handover of your vehicle. Entering the code Switch the set on. The display shows "CODE"then the set changes over to code request mode and " - - - -" is displayed.
Enter your four-digitcode number using buttons " 1" to " 6".
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons " 5", " 3", " 4" and " 5" in turn.
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.
Error in entering the code
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio to prevent blocking it. Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after
the 7th incorrect entry.
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When " - - - -" is displayed, you can enter the
code again.
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.After 14 incorrectly input codes, the radio will be permanently locked and the display will read ÒENDÓ.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND Adjusting the volume
Turn the "M"button to increase or decrease the volume of the set.
In the event of the radio overheating, the volume reduces. If an attempt is made to increase the volume the message " TOO HOT ÕÕ appears on the display.
Note If you have a telephone fitted with a Ò muteÓ signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On / off
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "M"button to switch the set on or off.
The set can operate for 30 minutes without switching the ignition on. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code which was given to you on handover of your vehicle. Entering the code Switch the set on. The display shows " CODE IN" then the set changes over to code request mode and " - - - -" is displayed.
Enter your four-digitcode number using buttons " 1" to " 6".
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons " 5", " 3", " 4" and " 5" in turn.
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.
Error in entering the code
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio to prevent blocking it. Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after
the 7th incorrect entry.
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When " - - - -" is displayed, you can enter the
code again.
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.After 14 incorrectly input codes, the radio will be permanently locked and will display ÒENDÓ.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND Adjusting the volume
Turn the "ON/VOL" button Mto increase or decrease the volume of the set.
In the event of the radio overheating, the volume level decreases. Note If you have a telephone fitted with a Ò muteÓ signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change
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To quickly de-ice or demist the windscreen and the side windows, set the heating and air flow controls to maximum.
To obtain even air distribution, ensure that the external air intake vent and the ventilation vents are not blocked and that the air can move freely under the frontseats. 2 - Adjusting the temperature
Turn the knob
2to the blue zone
(outside temperature) or to the red zone (hot).
3 - Adjusting the air flow
Turn the knob 3to the required flow
position.
This position prevents the
entry of outside air. It mustonly be used for a short timeto prevent the entry ofunpleasant odours or dust.
1 - Adjusting the air distribution
To direct hot or cold air, turn knob 1to the desired position.
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Windscreen and side windows. Windscreen, side windows and footwells. Footwells only. Side and central vents.
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Heated seat controls* Press the switch.The temperature is controlled auto-
matically. Pressing a second time stops opera- tion.Isofix mounting** The Isofix mountings available on the two rear seats allow for the ins-tallation of
special child seats** ,
approved by UTAC for Peugeotvehicles and marketed within the
network. The fixings are available asan accessory and must be fitted by
an approved PEUGEOT dealer. The locks incorporated in the child seat fit onto the mounting and ensu-re quick, reliable and safe installation
of the seats. The combined use ofthe seat belt is compulsoryfor a for-
ward-facing child seat. In the front, it is compulsoryto fit
the child seat in the rear-facing posi- tion*** (in this instance it is imperati-ve to disarm the passenger airbag if
your vehicle is fitted with one). Theforward-facing position is permitted
in the rear.
* According to specification.
** During the model year.
*** According to current legislation.
For maximum safety, it is essential
to adjust the corresponding front seat to the intermediate longitudinalposition, seat back upright. Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat in the leaflet provi-ded when the child seat is purcha-sed.