parking brake Peugeot 306 Break 2002 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR 306
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-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM* In conjunction with tyres of an approved make and in good condi-
tion, the ABS system with electronicbrake force distribution improves thestability and handling of your vehicle,particularly 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 speedgearbox* Raise the lock ring under theknob beforeengaging reverse. 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.