2003 Peugeot 307 CC handbrake

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Releasing Pull on the handle and press the but- ton to release the handbrake.
Illumination of this warninglight and of the STOPwarn-
ing light, accompanied byan audible signal (while thevehicle is being driven) and
the message "handbrake on" on
the multi-function display, indicatesthat the handbrake is still on or hasnot been properly released.
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indicat- ed by an audible signal, accompa-nied by the message
"Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function dis-
play, "Ð"and flashing of the Sport
and Snow warning lights on theinstrument panel. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping within the limit of localspeed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. HANDBRAKE Applying Pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle.
Warning:
when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and pull the handbrake.
If the battery is flat and the lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change toanother position.

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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter and passenger compartment filter Have the filter elements replaced
regularly.
If you drive in dusty con-
ditions, change them twice asoften. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles which are used in town, overshort distances. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads, even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power steer-ing and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Parking the vehicle 
As far possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slipperyground.
 Apply the handbrake, switch offthe ignition and engage first orreverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel and the jack in the boot  Place the vehicle in the coupŽ position.
 Detach the luggage retaining net.
 Lift the boot mat using the handleand attach the cords to the twohooks located under the bootseal. Tools The following tools are located in a holder in the centre of the sparewheel: 1 -
Wheelbrace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Removable chock.
4 - Jack with handle.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel bolt trim remover. Removing the wheel 
Place the holder and the chock 3
(or chock 3on its own if neces-
sary) under the wheel diagonally opposite to the one to bechanged.
 Remove the trim, using thewheelbrace 1, pulling at the valve
passage hole.
 Loosen the wheel bolts (for vehi-cles fitted with alloy wheels,remove the chrome trims first.See paragraph on "Special fea-tures of alloy wheels").

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Place the jack 4in contact with one
of the four locating points Aon the
sub-frame, (the one which is clos- est to the wheel to be changed).
 Extend the jack 4until its base is
in contact with the ground.Ensure that the centre line of thebase of the jack is directly belowthe locating point Aused.
 Raise the vehicle.
 Unscrew the bolts and removethe wheel.
Fitting a wheel  Position the wheel using the cen- tralising tool to assist you.
 Tighten the bolts by hand andremove the centralising tool.
 Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace 1. 
Fold the jack 4and remove it.
 Fully tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace 1.
 Replace the wheel trim, startingby placing the wheel trim notchopposite the valve, and press iton using the palm of the hand.
 Put the tools and the wheel backin the boot.
Note: a diagram on the holder indi-
cates the location of the tools.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of impact. For your safety, alwayschange the wheel:
Ð on level, stable, non-slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake on and the ignition switched off,
Ð with first or reverse gear engaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox),
Ð with the vehicle chocked. Never go underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel:
Ð have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible.
Ð have the punctured tyre repaired and refit it to the vehi-cle as soon as possible.

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Manual closing of the roof (emergency mode) If the roof opening or closing cycle does not begin or does not function
correctly, check the following points: 
ignition key in position acces- sories or running position (1st or2nd notch),
 the screen must be pulled out,
 the boot must be closed,
 the vehicle speed must be below
6 mph (10 km/h),
 the roof fuse must be in good con-dition (see corresponding section),
 the windows must be initialised(see corresponding section),
 the battery voltage must be suffi-cient (the roof control button indi-cator light must be lit),
 the vehicle must not be subject to"Economy mode active" restric-
tions (see corresponding section),
 the exterior temperature must not
be below Ð20 ¡C.
When carrying out the roof closing operation, take carenot to catch your hands inthe mechanisms.
In the event of an electrical or hydraulic roof malfunction, it is
possible to close the roof manually.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. This possibility is a breakdown
solution.Following manual closing of the roof, the boot lid hinges will no longer belocked and the boot will no longer besealed.
Two people are required to carry out this operation. Considerable
force is necessary.  Park the vehicle, if possible on level ground.
 Lower the windows.
 Switch off the ignition.
 Apply the handbrake.
The following two tools are provided in the handbook pocket: Allen TM
key with 5 adaptor Aand
6 adaptor B,
 Torx TM
key with 20 adaptor Cand
30 adaptor D.
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