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Locking or unlocking the boot or tailgate 3 or 5 door without central locking
Turn the key in the tailgate lock. 4 door or estate Using the key: turn the key in the boot or tailgate lock. Using the remote control*: the boot or tailgate locks and unlocks at the sametime as the doors. Locking the boot only (4 door)
Turn the key to the right in the boot lock. The boot will be locked whatever the action of the remote control or the
driverÕs door lock.
To open, turn the key to the left in the
boot lock. The boot will then be lockedat the same time as the central lockingof the doors. The seat back locking control enables you to prevent unauthorised entry tothe boot, even if the doors are open. Locking or unlocking the bootor tailgate 3 or 5 door with central locking The tailgate locks and unlocks at the same time as the doors.
Tailgate release In the event of a central locking oper- ating fault, this enables the tailgate tobe unlocked:
- fold the rear seats to gain access
to the control from inside the vehicle.
- Insert the ignition key in the opening and slide it to unlock the tailgate.
Child lock This prevents opening of the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
Turn control 1a quarter turn using the
ignition key. It is still possible to open the doors from outside the vehicle.
* According to specification.
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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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YOUR 306 IN DETAILStorage 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 passengercompartment, but its reflectivecoating blocks radio signals.
* According to specification.
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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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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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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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Fuse No. Rating*Functions*
15 20A Towing attachment
16 30A Front window and sun roof relay
17 20A Horn control
18 10A Front fog lamps
19 10A Right rear light
20 30A Ventilation - Heating and air conditioning
21 10A Left rear light Ð Number plate lighting Ð Front side lights
22 10A Ventilation relay Ð Rear screen and mirrors demisting control
23 20A Lighter
24 Ñ Not used
25 10A Radio
26 30A Front window wiper and windscreen wash pump - Front windscreen wiper motor Ð Window wiper or rain sensor relay timer
27 15A Storage compartment lighting Ð Direction indicators Ð Electric mirrors control - Map reading lights Ð Courtesy mirror Ð Rain sensor Ð Passenger compartment temperature sensor
28 15A Clock Ð Outside temperature Ð Window and heated seats relay Ð Rear screen wiper Ð Sun roof 41
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* According to specification.