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1
- Adjustable side vent.
2 - Side window demisting vent.
3 - Passenger airbag*.
4 - Windscreen demisting vents.
5 - Controls:
Lighter Hazard warning lightsRear screen and mirrors demisting.
6 - Heating/Ventilation,
Air conditioning controls*.
7 - Audio equipment*.
8 - Adjustable central vents. 9
- Windscreen wash-wipe
control.
10 - Steering wheel with
airbag*.
11 - Audio remote control*.
12 - Lighting control, fog lamps*
and horn.
13 - Headlamp height adjustment.
- Instrument dials lighting rheostat.
14 - Controls for:
- Electric mirrors*. - Electric windows*.
15 - Control for locking the rear
windows.
16 - Passenger airbag disarm-
ing switch*. 17
- Bonnet opening control.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering lock and ignition.
20 - Fuel filler flap control*.
21 - Handbrake.
22 - Gear lever.
23 - Storage compartment.
24 - Ashtray.
25 - Glove box.
* According to specification.
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FRONT AIRBAGS Disarming the passenger airbag Insert the ignition key in switch 1
and turn it:
Ð to the ÒONÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is armed,
Ð to the ÒOFFÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is not armed.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks
the doors and boot or tailgate.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doorsand boot or tailgate.
Passenger airbag precautions
For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
Ð disarm theairbag if youinstall arearwards-facing childseat.
Ð arm the airbag whenan adult is inthe seat.
For a vehicle not fitted with a dis-arming switch:
Ð do not install rear-wards-facing childseats on the frontpassenger seat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia.
A
B
Operational Check This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. If the passenger airbag is armed or if your vehicle is not fitted with apassenger airbag, the warninglight comes on for 6 seconds whenthe ignition is switched on. If the passenger airbag is notarmed, one of the warning lightsremains on. Always contact your PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
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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 diesel engine Do not press the accel-
erator.
Turn the key to position ÔÔM ÕÕ.
If the engine is warm enough, thepre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before operat-
ing the starter. HDI engine special feature If the engine stalls, it is necessary
to return the key to position ÔÔ SÕÕ
before restarting.
Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
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Confidential card This contains the identification combination which is required ifany work is carried out on the
system by a PEUGEOT dealer.This combination is concealed bya strip which must not be removedunless required. Keep your card in a safe place, never in your vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEIMMOBILISER This locks the engine control system a few moments after the
ignition has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who has not
got the key.
Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code
or has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start. Additional key
You can store up to 5 keys in the
memory. If you require an additional key or
wish to change a faulty key, you
must visit a PEUGEOT dealerwith the confidential card and allthe keys in your possession.
When buying a second hand car: Ensure that you are given the confidential card. It is advisable to have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer to ensure that the keys in your possessionare the only ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to the PEUGEOT electronic engineimmobiliser system.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
To fold the seat back:
- from inside the boot, release control 1.
- position the seat belt under the strap guide B.
- unlock the seat back by pres- sing button A.
- tilt the seat back. When repositioning the seat back,
ensure that the seat belts are positioned correctlyand the seat back is
secured correctly.
FOLDING REAR SEATS (all models)
To fold the rear seats:
- insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks A.
- pull the strap 1.
- tilt the seat cushion 2against the front seats.
- position the seat belt under the lever 3(5-door and estate) or on the top
of the seat back (3-door).
- unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3(5-door and estate)
or on the seat back 4 (3-door).
- tilt the seat back 4.
To tilt the rear seats, always start with the seat cushion, never with the seat back (risk of damage). When repositioning, take care to avoid trapping the seat belts under the seat cushion or behind the seat back.
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4
3
A
2
AB
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Driver's electric window Manual mode: press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon
as the switch is released.Automatic mode: press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely
opens or closes the window. Automatic opening and closing only work when the engine is running.
2. PassengerÕs electric window.
3. Left rear electric window.
4. Right rear electric window.
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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE STEERING WHEEL Push the handle to unlock the steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and pull the handleto lock it into position.
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ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn the knob
Ato the right or to the left to select the corre-
sponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust the mirror.
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YOUR 306 IN DETAIL
1Low coolant level*.
2 Headlamp 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 Handbrake low brake fluid level andelectronic brake force distribution.
10 Battery charge. 11
Right indicator.
12 Rev counter.
13 Front fog lamps*.
1 4 Rear fog lamp.
15 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
16 Fuel gauge.
17 Low fuel level.
18 STOP warning.
19 Seat belt not fastened warning light*.
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**. 21
Side airbags warning light*.
22 Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
23 Autodiagnostics*.
24 Trip recorder and service indicator.
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
26 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
56 78 910 11 12 13 14 15
4 321
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1Low coolant level.
2 Headlamp main beam.
3 Headlamp dipped beam.
4 Speedometer.
5 Left indicator.
6 Low oil pressure warning light.
7 Handbrake low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution.
8 Battery charge.
9 Right indicator.
10 Rev counter.
11 Front fog lamps. 12
Brake pad wear warning light*.
13 Rear fog lamp.
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
15 Fuel gauge.
16 Low fuel level.
17 Oil level and temperature gauge.
18 STOP warning.
19 Seat belt not fastened warninglight*.
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**.
21 Side airbags warning light*. 22
Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
23 Autodiagnostics*.
24 Trip recorder and service indicator.
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
26 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
12 3 4 56789 1 0 11 1 2
26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15
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