Peugeot 306 C 2001 Owner's Manual

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Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir, with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp wash reservoir* For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 4,4 litres or 6 litres withheadlight wash). Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter element is essential. If you drive invery dusty conditions, change it twiceas often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehicleswhich are used in town or for shortjourneys or which are driven in a
sporty manner. It may be necessary tocheck the thickness of the pads evenbetween services. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to the man-
ufacturerÕs service schedule. Autoadaptive automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change: have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to the
manufacturerÕs service schedule.
Only use products
approved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as impor- tant as the power steering and thebraking system, PEUGEOT selectsand offers quite specific products.
Fuel supply cut-off* In a serious collision, a system pre- vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press the switch on the angle of the front
left-hand suspension assembly, underthe bonnet.
* According to specification.

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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(located in the boot).
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 The jack is inside the spare wheel, inside a storage box.
CHANGING A WHEEL
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For your safety, always change the wheel: - on level, stabIe and
non-slippery ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first gear or reverse engaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack.(Use a ramp). After changing the wheel:
- have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured wheel repaired and refit it to the vehi-cle as soon as possible.
To fit the wheel After positioning the wheel, pre- tighten the bolts using the wheel-brace. Lower the jack and remove it.Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace. Fit the wheel trim starting with the section by the valve and press intoplace using the palm of the hand.
Removing the wheel Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground. Apply the handbrake, engage first gear or reverse (position
Pfor the
automatic gearbox). Remove the wheel trim by using the wheelbrace and pulling next to thevalve.
Warning: your wheel trims are fitted
with dummy nuts. Do not use them to remove your wheel trims.
Loosen the wheel bolts. Place the jack in the location designed for it, as close as possible to thewheel to be changed. Ensure that the whole of the base of the jack is in contact with the ground. Extend the jack, fully loosen the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Refitting the wheel in thecarrier
Raise the wheel, then the carrier, and resecure it on the hook. Do not forget to fully tighten the spare wheel carrier securing bolt.

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Special features of the alloy wheels* Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use tool
3to remove the trims befo-
re slackening the bolts. Anti-theft bolts** If your wheels are fitted with an anti- theft bolt (one per wheel), the chro-me trim and then the plastic covermust be removed using tool
3, befo-
re unscrewing the bolt using one ofthe two anti-theft sockets (whichwere given to you on delivery of yourvehicle with the duplicate keys andthe confidential card) and the wheelbrace 1.
Comment: make a careful note of
the code number engraved on the
head of the anti-theft socket. Thiswill enable you to obtain a duplicateof the anti-theft sockets from a
Peugeot dealer.
* According to specification.
** According to model and destina- tion.
Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is fitted with a steel spare wheel, it is
normalto notice
that the bolt washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The sparewheel is secured by the cone-sha-
ped support of each bolt. Tighten the
bolts fully.
Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel wheels, it is essentialto use special
bolts available from your PEUGEOT
dealer.
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Dipped/main beam headlamps Double headlamps: two H7 55W bulbs. Changing the bulbs
Turn the plastic protector and remove it. Disconnect the connectors.Press the spring to unclip the bulb and then change it. When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned correctly andthat the plastic protector is secured
correctly. Only handle the bulb using a dry cloth. Warning There is a risk of damage to the dipped/main beam headlamps. Only use bulbs supplied by the following manufacturers: - GE/TUNGSRAM- PHILIPS- OSRAM
These bulbs meet the UV-free speci- fications necessary for the correctoperation and reliability of the head-lamps. The headlamps are fitted with poly- carbon glass with a protective coating.
We strongly advise against cleaningthem using a dry or abrasive cloth orusing products which contain deter-gents or solvents.
ATTENTION
VOIR NOTICE
WARNING READ
INSTRUCTIONS
H7 UV
CHANGING A BULB
Side lights W5W
Turn the plastic protector and remove it.
Turn the pin a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb.

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Amber direction indicators PY21W
Pull out the connector. Turn the socket a quarter of a turn. Replace the bulb.Side direction indicators WY5W Pull the rear part of the transparent
cover and release the assembly. Support the connector and turn the transparent cover a quarter turn. Change the bulb.Number plate lights W5W Remove the translucent plastic protectors.

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Rear lights
- Unscrew the wing nut inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Disconnect the connector Aby
pressing the metal bar.
- Disconnect the connector Bby
releasing the tab.
- Release the light unit.
- Change the faulty bulb. 1
Brake lights/side lights P21/5W.
2 Side lights R5W.
3 Rear fog lamp P21W.
4 Reversing lights P21W.
5 Direction indicators PY21W. Additional brake light This is fitted with long-life light-emit- ting diodes.
The bulbs must be repla- ced by bulbs of identical
specification and colour.
When refitting, ensure that the seal is clean, inorder to prevent water
entry.

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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are located under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box Unscrew the catch a quarter turn using a coin then remove the cover togain access to the fuses.Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers A

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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 theoperation of your vehicle; the elec-tronic control circuits, the audiocircuit and the battery chargingcircuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying the malfunctions resultingfrom the installation of accessoriesnot supplied and not recom-mended by PEUGEOT and notinstalled in accordance with itsinstructions, in particular where theequipment in question consumesmore than 10 milliamperes.
Engine compartment fuses
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery), unclip the
cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.

Fuse No. Rating*Functions*
29 10A Left-hand dipped beam
30 10A Right-hand dipped beam
31 10A Left-hand main beam
32 10A Right-hand main beam
33 - Not used
34 10A Oxygen sensor
35 15A Petrol pump
36 20A Headlamp wash timer
37 40A Cooling fan unit
38 - Not used
39 40A Fan unit spare fuse
40 40A Fan unit 39
* According to specification.
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Engine compartment fuses*