Peugeot 306 C 2001 Owner's Manual
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1 - Side window demisting vents.
2 - Adjustable side vent.
3 - Passenger airbag.
4 - Windscreen demisting vents.
5 - Controls:
Lighter
Hazard warning lights
Rear screen and mirrors
demisting.
6 - Heating/Ventilation,
Air conditioning controls*.
7 - Audio equipment*.
8 - Adjustable central vents.
9 - Lights stalk, fog lamps* and
horn.
10 - Steering wheel with airbag.
11 - Audio remote control*.
12 - Windscreen wash-wipe control.
13 - Headlamp height
adjustment.
- Instrument dials lighting
rheostat.
14 - Controls for:
- Electric mirrors.
- Electric windows.
15 - Control for rear window lock.
16 - Bonnet opening control.
17 - Passenger airbag
disarming switch*.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering lock and ignition.
20 - Handbrake.
21 - Gear lever.
22 - Storage compartment.
23 - Ashtray.
24 - 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:
– to the “ON” position, the pas-
senger airbag is armed,
– to the “OFF” position, the pas-
senger airbag is not armed.
Operational check
This is by means of the
warning light on the instrument panel.
If the passenger airbag is not
armed, the warning light remains
on.
Always contact your PEUGEOT
dealer if the warning light flashes.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button A locks
the doors and boot.
Asingle press on button B unlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driver’s door
lock will lock or unlock the doors
and boot.
Passenger airbag
precautions
If the passenger airbag is armed
or if your vehicle is not fitted with a
passenger airbag, the warning
light comes on for 6 seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
For a vehicle fitted with a disarming switch:
– disarm the
airbag if you
install a
rearwardsfacing child
seat.
– arm the
airbag when
an adult is in
the seat.
For a vehicle not fitted with a
disarming switch:
– do not install rear-
wards-facing
child seats on the
front passenger
seat.
Never place your feet or any
object on the fascia.
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B
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STARTING
The 4 positions of the key in the
ignition:
“S” for STOP The ignition is off.
“A” for AccessoriesThe ignition
is off but the accessories can be
used.
“M” for Running The ignition is
on.
“D’’ for Starting Operates the
starter.
Steering lock
Before starting, unlock the steering if necessary, by gently turning
the 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 engine
turns.
Starting a petrol
engine
Do not press the
accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the
engine turns.
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Confidential card
This contains the identification
combination which is required if
any work is carried out on the
system by a PEUGEOT dealer.
This combination is concealed by
a strip which must not be removed
unless required.
Keep your card in a safe place,
never in your vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control
system a few moments after the
ignition has been switched off and
therefore prevents starting of the
vehicle 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 and
starting is possible.
If the key does not have a code
or has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, the
vehicle 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 dealer
with the confidential card and all
the 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 possession are the only ones which
can start the vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to the PEUGEOT electronic engine
immobiliser system.
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STEERING WHEEL
STALKS
LIGHTING
Front lights (ring A)
Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Front and rear
fog lamps on.
Front windscreen wipers
3 Rapid wipe
2 Normal wipe
1 Intermittent wipe
0 Stop
4 Single wipe
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
Lights off.
Side lights on.
Dipped/main
beam headlamps on.
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Fog lamp off.
Front fog lamps on.
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B
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2
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FRONT - REAR HEAD
RESTRAINT
- Height adjustment: slide them.
- Adjusting the angle: tilt them.
T o remove the head restraint, position it at maximum height and
press the tab.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEATS
1 Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2 Seat back angle adjustment.
3 Driver’s seat height adjustment: pull the telescopic handle and
pivot it.
4 Lumbar adjustment.
5 Access to rear seats.
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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. Passenger’s 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 handle
to lock it into position.
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ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn the knob A to the right or to the left to select the
corresponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust the mirror.
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
T o 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.
Filling with fuel
Switch off the engine.
There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
Alabel on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which
are not allowed.
The capacity of the tank is approximately 11 gallons (50 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).
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Outside the vehicle
Raise the catch 1 and
support the bonnet as it
rises.
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle: Pull the
handle.
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ELECTRIC HOOD
Opening
- Switch on the ignition.
- Unlock and raise the front of
the hood by approximately
10 inches (25 cm) using the
two side handles 1.
- Press switch 2 until the opera-
tion has been completed.
Closing
- Turn the ignition key to position
M and lower the front windows.
- Press switch 2 until the opera-
tion has been completed.
- Secure the two side handles 1.
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THE AUTOMATIC
AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive: in this position, all four gears change automatically.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.
1. Selection of first gear only.
Selection of first gear is from position 2 by pressing switch 1.
Position of selector lever
This is shown by an indicator on
the instrument panel.
Starting
To start the engine, place the
selector lever in position N or P.
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine or when selecting a
forwards or reverse gear.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
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5 - Recirculation of interior air.
VENTILATION/HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
1 - Air flow adjustment.
2 - Temperature adjustment.
3 - Air distribution.
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
4 - Air conditioning on/off.
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals:
• Every 20 000 miles (30 000km) or every 2 years for petrol engines.
The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly; topping up of the
oil between oil changes is normal.
It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of mind, that your PEUGEOT dealer will carry out a levels check
and top-up midway between each routine service, at the time or distance intervals specified.
This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within the
Peugeot network. At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a PEUGEOT Safety Check, for a nominal fee.
A PEUGEOTprofessional will carry out a quick check and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant
and screen wash).
If the oil level is too low, there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 1 500 miles
(2 500km), depending on the conditions of use.
The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10 000 miles
(15 000km) for petrol engines.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle’s vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The airbags and the pretensioning seat belts must be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked during each regular service at the PEUGEOT dealer.
NB: the coolant does not need to be renewed.
Arduous conditions of use
If the vehicle is used under certain particularly arduous conditions:
• Continuous door-to-door use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures,
Or in long stays under the following conditions:
• Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 °C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 °C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations.
It is necessary to follow an “Arduous conditions” service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service
intervals:
• Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.
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5 seconds after switching on the
ignition the display resumes normal
operation and shows the total and trip
distances.
SERVICE INDICATOR
This is a reminder of when the next
service is due in accordance with the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
Operation
The spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on for five seconds
when the ignition is switched on. The
total distance recorder displays the distance remaining (in round figures)
before the next service.
When the distance remaining before
the next service is less than 1000 km.
When a service is overdue.
For five seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the service symbol and
the excess distance flash.
Example: 4800 km remain before the
next service is due. For five seconds
after the ignition is switched on, the
display shows:
5 seconds after switching on the ignition, the display resumes normal
operation and the service symbol
remains lit. The display shows the
total and trip distances.
5 seconds after switching on the ignition, the display resumes normal
operation and the symbol remains lit.
This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The display
shows the total and trip distances.
Example: the service is overdue by
300 km The vehicle should be serviced very soon.
For five seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display shows:
Example: 900 km remain before the
next service is due.
For five seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display shows:
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- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Release the button before the
countdown finishes.
- The service interval is displayed.
- Each brief press of button 1 alternates the service intervals.
To change the service interval
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1.
Example:
- When the chosen service interval
is displayed, press button 1 for
10 seconds (countdown) to confirm.
Reset
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out
this operation after each service.
However, if you service the vehicle
yourself, reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Keep button 1 pressed for
10 seconds.
- The display shows [= 0] and the
service symbol disappears.
Service intervals
If your vehicle is used in certain particularly difficult conditions it is necessary to follow the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which
involves shorter intervals between
services (see your Warranty and
Maintenance Record booklet).
Comment: If the time limit between
two services is reached before the
relevant mileage limit, the service
spanner symbol will light up and the
display will show 0.
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- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Release the button before the
countdown finishes.
- The service interval is displayed.
- Each brief press of button 1 alternates the service intervals.
To change the service interval
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1.
Example:
- When the chosen service interval
is displayed, press button 1 for
10 seconds (countdown) to confirm.
Reset
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out
this operation after each service.
However, if you service the vehicle
yourself, reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Keep button 1 pressed for
10 seconds.
- The display shows [= 0] and the
service symbol disappears.
Service intervals
If your vehicle is used in certain particularly difficult conditions it is necessary to follow the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, which
involves shorter intervals between
services (see your Warranty and
Maintenance Record booklet).
Comment: If the time limit between
two services is reached before the
relevant mileage limit, the service
spanner symbol will light up and the
display will show 0.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicle’s vital components have specific servicing schedules.
The airbags and the pretensioning seat belts must be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked during each regular service at the PEUGEOT dealer.
NB: the coolant does not need to be renewed.
Arduous conditions of use
If the vehicle is used under certain particularly arduous conditions:
• Continuous door-to-door use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures,
Or in long stays under the following conditions:
• Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 °C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 °C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations.
It is necessary to follow an “Arduous conditions” service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service
intervals:
• Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.
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TYPES OF SERVICE
Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, defined by the manufacturer in accordance with each vehicle’s specific
technical features.
This cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service Aand C, intermediate visits, and a few additional operations depending
on your vehicle ; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 306.
Services of type B are designed for less recent vehicles.
Your dealer will indicate the type and content of the next service when the first service is carried out, and at each
subsequent service.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000) 80,000 (120 000)
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km)*
or 6 months*
The validity of the
Warranty depends
on this service.
100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000) 180,000 (270 000)
Intermediate visit.
* Whichever comes first
Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60,000km)
Brake fluid replacement every 2 years or every 40,000 miles (60,000km).
These operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or synthetic oil
can also be used.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR PETROL 306 CABRIOLET
Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
+ timing belt replacement
+ timing belt replacement
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
C
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PEUGEOT SERVICING LEVELS AAND C
Level
Operations Description of operations for 1st service
Services
AC
Intermediate visit
DRAIN AND REFILL
- Engine drain and refill.
- Oil filter.
REPLACEMENT
- Fuel filter (Petrol).
- Air filter element.
- Spark plugs (Petrol).
- Engine oil (check + top up).
- Manual gearbox oil (check + top up).
- Battery (check + top up) if plug is removable.
LEVEL
- Front/rear windscreen wash (check + top up).
- Coolant (check + top up).
- Brake fluid (check + top up).
- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification).
- Operation of lights and indicators.
- Condition of glass, headlamp and light lenses and mirrors.
- Horn.
- Windscreen washer jets.
- Condition of wiper blades.
- Condition and tension of ancillary drive belts.
- Handbrake.
- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers), check for leaks.
CHECK
- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters.
- Brake pad wear.
- Clearances, hubs, rods, ball joints, flxible mountings.
- Sealing of dampers.
- Wear of rear linings.
- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel).
- Emission control check according to current legislation (Petrol).
- Pollen filter check (according to specification).
- Visual check of the whole vehicle by a PEUGEOT dealer.
ROAD TEST
: All driving conditions : Specific conditions
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TRADE NAMES OF APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE (1)
TOTAL
F
NL
SF
GR
A
D
CH
I
N
P
E
B
DK
GB
L
S
IRL
(1) Minimum quality level: petrol: ACEAA3 and API SH/SJ ; ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Européens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.
If oil is used which does not conform to the ACEAA3-B3 standards, this requires the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule to be followed, which involves shorter intervals between services
* This Energy Saving oil may only be used in engines specifically designed for it (from 2000 Model Year).
PETROL PETROL
AC
TIV
A 7000
10W
40
AC
TIVA
9000
5W
40
AC
TIV
A 9000
5W
30*
Q
U
AR
TZ 7000
15W
50
U
LTR
A
10W
40
U
LTR
A
5W
30*
U
LTR
ON
5W
40
U
LTR
O
N
0W
30
Q
U
AR
TZ 7000
10W
40
Q
U
AR
TZ 9000
0W
40
Q
UAR
TZ
9000
5W
40
Q
U
AR
TZ 9000
5W
30*
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0W
20
30
40
50
20W
15W
10W
5W
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
APPROVED LUBRICANTS
The oils which appear in the table
opposite are suitable for most
purposes.
The diagram opposite states the
optimum range of viscosity depending on the temperatures at which the
oils are to be used.
It is also possible to use synthetic oils
of 'superior quality.
In the absence of semi-synthetic or
synthetic oils, oils of API SH/SJ may
be used by following the 'Arduous
Conditions' maintenance schedule
which specifies shorter intervals.
Do not hesitate to ask for advice from
a PEUGEOT dealer to maintain
driving pleasure and to minimise the
maintenance cost of your vehicle.
For countries outside Europe, please
contact a local PEUGEOT dealer.
TOTAL
ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL
Manual ESSO GEAR OIL BV
TOT ALTRANSMISSION BV
gearbox 75W-80 PR 9736.41 75W-80
Automatic ESSENTIAL
gearbox ATF 4HP20-AL4
AL4 PR 9736.22
Automatic ESSO ATF D TOT ALFLUIDE AT42
gearbox PR 9730.94
4 HP-14
Power steering ESSO ATF D TOTALFLUIDE AT42
PR 9730.94
Brake fluid PEUGEOT DOT4
Coolant
PROCOR TM108 / GLYSANTIN G33 or REVKOGEL 2000
ESSENTIAL Protection to minus 35 °C
Other approved products
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1 Low coolant level.
2 Main beam headlamp.
3 Dipped beam headlamp.
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 STOP warning.
18 Seat belt not fastened warning
light*.
19 Side airbags warning light*.
20 Front airbags warning light* and
disarming of passenger airbag* .
21 Autodiagnostics*.
22 Trip recorder and service indicator.
23 Trip recorder zero reset and clock
setting.
24 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1 Low coolant level*.
2 Main beam headlamp.
3 Dipped beam headlamp.
4 Speedometer.
5 Left indicator.
6 Low oil pressure warning light.
7 Gear indicator (automatic gear-
box).
8 Handbrake, low brake fluid level
and electronic brake force distribution.
9 Battery charge.
10 Right indicator.
11 Rev counter.
12 Front fog lamps*.
13 Rear fog lamp.
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
15 Fuel gauge.
16 Low fuel level.
17 Oil level.
18 STOP warning.
19 Seat belt not fastened warning light*.
20 Side airbags warning light*.
21 Front airbags warning light* and
disarming of passenger airbag*
22 Autodiagnostics*.
23 Trip recorder and service indicator.
24 Trip recorder zero reset and clock
setting.
25 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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2
1
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A warning light which remains
permanently lit indicates that the unit
concerned is not operating correctly.
Do not ignore this warning: contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Handbrake, low brake fluid
level and electronic brake
force distribution warning
light
Indicates either:
- that the handbrake is on or has not
been released correctly,
- an excessive drop in the brake fluid
level (if the light remains lit even with
the handbrake released),
- lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of
the braking system.`
- a malfunction of the braking system,
if lit at the same time as the ABS
warning light.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer .
STOP warning light
(Together with the oil
pressure warning light)
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil pressure warning
light
Together with the STOP
warning light.
You must stop.
Indicates either:
- oil pressure is too low
- a lack of oil in the lubricating circuit
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge
warning light
Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the
battery charging circuit
- loose battery or starter terminals
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt
- an alternator fault
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level warning
light*
You must stop.
Wait until the engine cools
before topping up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised.
When opening to top up, turn the cap
to the first notch to let the pressure
drop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine autodiagnostic
warning light*
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on. If it
comes on when driving, this
indicates faulty operation of the injection, ignition or emission control
system.
There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter if your vehicle is
fitted with one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel warning light
Indicates that there are
approximately 1.3 gallons
(6 litres) of fuel remaining
in the fuel tank.
(The capacity of the tank is approximately 50 litres).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* According to specification.
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Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
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 malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and
disarming of
passenger airbag*
For operation, see section on
AIR BAGS
Side air bags**
For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Oil gauge*
When the ignition is 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
necessary.
Never exceed the maximum level on
the dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off
approximately 15 seconds after starting the engine.
Front brake pad wear
warning light*
For your safety, change the
brake pads when the
warning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
D C
* According to specification.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
A
B
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Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
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 malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and
disarming of
passenger airbag*
For operation, see section on
AIR BAGS
Side air bags**
For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Oil gauge*
When the ignition is 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
necessary.
Never exceed the maximum level on
the dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off
approximately 15 seconds after starting the engine.
Front brake pad wear
warning light*
For your safety, change the
brake pads when the
warning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
D C
* According to specification.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
A
B
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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 handle to
lock it into position.
1 - Lighting rheostat*
Dim or brighten the instrument panel lighting by
turning the knob.
This only operates when the exterior
lights are on.
2 - Headlamp height
adjustment*
Depending on the vehicle’s
load, it is advisable to adjust
the headlamp beam.
0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
- - 3 people.
1 - 4 people.
2 - 4 people + maximum authorised
load.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised
load.
This adjustment can only be carried
out with the lighting stalk in the
dipped/main beam headlamps position.
Initial setting: 0.
* According to specification.
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Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to position M (engine not running, oil
pressure warning light on).
- Unlock the hood using the two
side handles 1.
- Raise the front of the hood
approximately 10 inches (25 cm).
- Press the switch 4 on the central console until the operation
has been completed (hood
folded in its housing and hood
cover closed).
ELECTRIC HOOD: OPENING
ELECTRIC HOOD: CLOSING
Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to position M
(engine not running, oil pressure
warning light on) and lower the
front windows.
- Press the switch 4 on the central
console until the operation has
been completed (hood unfolded
until it stops not quite flush with
the windscreen).
Using the centre handle and a side
handle, fold down the front of the
hood, position the side handle hooks
in their housings and secure the two
handles.
As a safety precaution,
opening and closing
operations must be carried out when stationary.
Driving with the hood
cover open is prohibited.
If the boot is not closed, the hood
cannot b e op ened o r c lo sed.
If the front of the hood is not
closed, the hood cannot be
opened.
Do not c arry out t o o many operations in succ ession as there is a
risk that the batt ery may become
flat.
Do not place anything in the compartment reserved for st oring the
hood as there is a risk of damage.
Before opening the hood:
- Ensure that the hood and rear
screen are clean.
- Ensure that the hood is dry,
otherwise the c ompression it is
subjected to when it is folded
will result in marks or even
stains caused by moisture over
time.
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