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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 press- ing button A
- tilt the seat back
- tilt the backrest. When repositioning the seat back, ensure thatthe seat belts are posi-tioned correctly and theseat back is secured cor-rectly .
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 backrest (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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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open*: firmly pull the handle on the floor to the outside of the drivers seat.
To close: from outside, push the flap back and check that it is secured
correctly. The fuel filler cap is opened and closed with the ignition key independently of opening the doors (during model year). Filling with fuel Switch off the engine.There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not allowed. The capacity of the tank is approximately 13 gallons (60 litres).
Fuel low warning light The fuel low warning light indicates that the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is approximately 1.3 gallons (6 litres). * According to specification.
Outside the vehicle Raise the catch 1and
support the bonnet as it rises.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
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REAR SEATS (3 and 5 doors)
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) or under the strap guide
(3-door).
- unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3(5-door) or on the seat
back 4(3-door).
- tilt the seat back 5.
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.
To remove the rear seat cushion, tilt the seat cushion through 90¡ and remove it.
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into its normal position. Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf with integral speakers
To remove:
- Turn the speaker connector to the
left then disconnect it.
- Unhook the two cords.
- Raise the shelf.
- Remove the shelf.Storage: turn the shelf over and lay it flat in the boot. Rear parcel shelf without integral speakers
To remove:
- Unhook the two cords.
- Raise the shelf.
- Remove the shelf.
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86The additional locking control 1locks
the seat back. Access is from inside the boot: 0 : Locking
0 : Unlocking
It is essential to lock the seat back to prevent access to the boot frominside the vehicle.
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From inside the boot, unlock the control
1.
Position the seat belt under the strapguide B.
Unlock the seat back by pressing thebutton A.
Tilt the seat back. When repositioning, ensure that the seat belts are positioned correctly andthat the seat back is secured
correctly.
* According to specification.
To fold the seat back Insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks. The seat back can be folded in one or two parts*.
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REAR SEATS (4 door)
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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.
- Unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3.
- 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.
To remove the rear seat cushion, tilt the seat cushion through 90 degrees and remove it.
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into its normal position. Luggage cover Access to the boot: -
from the rear: fold the components
like an accordion.
- from the front (from the rear seats): raise the part behind the
seat back.
Retaining nets* The lashing points permit the use of a
luggage retaining net. A full heightload net is also available as an acces-
sory.
* According to specification.
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CHILD SEATS All children under the age of 10 are required to travel in approved child safety seats*, fitted with seat belts.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommend the following systems :Up to 9 months (up to 22 lbs. or 10 kg) ÇBaby SafeÈ, a seat secured with its back to the engine and secured with a three-point seat belt, on either the front or rear seat.
From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (20 to 40 lbs. or 9 to 18 kg)
ÇRšmer PeggyÈ is fitted to the rear seat with a two-point (lap-belt) or three-pointbelt.
From 3 to10 years of age (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg) ÒKlippan OptimaÓ : is fitted in the rear with a three point belt (removable seatback). from 33 to 55 lbs. [15 to 25 kg] : booster + seatback.from 55 to 80 lbs. [25 to 36 kg] : use the booster on its own.
For maximum safety, fasten the three-point seat belts or the child seat straps keeping
the slack in relation to the childÕs body to a minimum, even for short journeys.
To prevent the doors from opening accidentally: use the child-proof lock.Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.
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Never leave a child in a vehicle which is exposedto the sun and has thewindows closed.
To protect young children
from the sun, fit sunblinds to the rear windows. Never leave the keys in the reach
of children inside the car. Strap children into their child seats even on short journeys. Observe the precautions concern- ing the passenger airbag.
This was one of PEUGEOTÕs main criteria when designing your vehicle, however the safety of your children also depends on you. For maximum peace of mind,please follow these simple precautions: *According to current legislation
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Fuel filler flap
To open*:
firmly pull the handle on the
floor to the outside of the driverÕs seat.
To close: from outside, push the flap
back and check that it is secured
correctly.
* According to specification. Filling with fuel Switch off the engine. There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and whichare not allowed. The capacity of the tank is approx- imately 13 gallons (60 litres). Use the ignition key to open and close the fuel filler cap independently ofopening the doors.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306
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Access to the spare wheel The wheel is on the outside of the vehicle, under the boot, supported by a metal
carrier.
Take out the wheelbrace
1.
Using the wheelbrace 1, unscrew the spare wheel carrier securing bolt located
under the carpet in the boot.
Raise the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower the carrier.Release the spare wheel.
Jack location Petrol and Diesel 3 or 5 door:
the jack is in the boot 2.
Rear crossbar (right side). Press the tab and open the storage box toremove it. 4 door: the jack is in the left-hand side
of the boot.Estate: the jack is in the right-hand
storage compartment of the boot.CHANGING A WHEEL