ignition Peugeot 306 C 2001 User Guide

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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight 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 conven- tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and disarming ofpassenger 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 onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after star-ting the engine.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
DC
* 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
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Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 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
4on the cen-
tral console until the operation has been completed (hoodfolded in its housing and hoodcover 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 thefront windows.
- Press the switch 4on the central
console until the operation hasbeen completed (hood unfoldeduntil it stops not quite flush withthe windscreen). Using the centre handle and a sidehandle, fold down the front of thehood, position the side handle hooksin their housings and secure the twohandles. As a safety precaution,opening and closingoperations must be car-
ried out when stationary.Driving with the hood
cover open is prohibited.
If the boot is not closed, the hood
cannot be opened or closed.
If the front of the hood is not
closed, the hood cannot be
opened.
Do not carry out too many opera-
tions in succession as there is a
risk that the battery may become
flat.
Do not place anything in the com-
partment reserved for storing 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 compression it is
subjected to when it is folded
will result in marks or even
stains caused by moisture over
time.
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HARD-TOP : REMOVAL
Tools
Your Hard-top is supplied with a tool kit containing: 1- A storage case.
2 - Two retaining straps.
3 - A screwdriver with two heads.
4 - A pair of gloves.
5 - A special spanner.
6 - A 17mm flat spanner. Apply the handbrake.Switch on the ignition.Open all the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
- Unscrew the covers
11on the quar-
ter panels. - Hold the side flaps
7in the open
position using one of the straps 2.
- Disconnect the heated rear screen harness connector 8.
- Release the rear fasteners 9using
the special spanner 5(a quarter
turn from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING The removal-refitting operations described below should have beendemonstrated by your PEUGEOTdealer on handover of your vehicle. If your Hard-top was supplied as
an accessory, the first removaloperation must be carried out by
an approved dealer. The opera-tion must be carried out by threepeople.
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- Release the two front side handles13 .
- Remove the hard top and careful- ly place it on a clean and stable stand. - From the boot, manually open the
hood cover 10. To do this, remove
the cap and turn the control aquarter turn clockwise using thewheelbrace. Remove the wheel-brace, close the boot and hold thehood cover 10open using the sec-
ond strap 2.
- Remove the two side brackets 12
using the 17 mm flat spanner 6.
- Connect connector 8to the har-
ness connector located behind theside flap 14on the right hand side
of the rear shelf (if the connectionis not made, the hood and blowerwill not operate).
- Remove the retaining straps 2
from the hood cover 10and from
the side flaps 7.
- Close the hood cover 10manually.
- Switch on the ignition.
- Close the hood and the windows. Before folding the hood into its housing, ensurethat it has been brushedand dried to remove any
moisture and that the rear screen
is folded correctly.
To prevent damage to the hood cover and the boot, the boot mustbe closed during the hood coverlowering and raising operations. Although the hood cover may appear to support itself in the ver-tical position, it must be securedusing a strap.
Take extreme care when handling the hard top to avoid scratching ordamaging it. Do not lean the hard top against a wall or place it in an unstableposition. Store the hard top on a stand in a clean, dry environment and coverit. When the hood has been folded for a long time, ask a PEUGEOTdealer to remove any creases. Imperative The hard top heated rear screen harness must be connected at alltimes. If the harness is not con-nected significant damage mayresult from accidental operation.
The ignition must be switched off for all operations.
(except during the hood cover manoevring phase for the electric hood).
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- Remove the retaining strap 2from
the hood cover 10.
- From the boot, close the hood cover 10manually. To do this,
remove the cap and turn the con- trol a quarter turn anti-clockwiseusing the wheelbrace. Removethe wheelbrace, reposition the capand close the boot.
Take care not to trap the harness.
- Carefully position the hard top: place the front edge of the roof incontact with the seal of the uppersection of the windscreen. Position the rear section of the roof on the side brackets 12.
Switch on the ignition. Open all the windows.
Lower the hood completely.
Switch off the ignition.Open the hood cover Place the restraining straps
2on the
two side flaps 7and the hood cover
10 .
- Secure the two side brackets 12to
the vehicle using the 17mm span- ner 6.
- Disconnect connector 8from the
harness located behind the sideflap 14on the right hand side of
the rear shelf.
HARD-TOP: REFITTING
Tools
Your hard-top is supplied with a tool kit containing: 1
- A storage case.
2 - Two retaining straps.
3 - A screwdriver with two heads.
4 - A pair of gloves.
5 - A special spanner.
6 - A 17mm flat spanner.
WARNINGThe removal-refitting operations described below should have beendemonstrated by your PEUGEOTdealer on handover of your vehicle. If your hard-top was supplied as
an accessory, the first removaloperation must be carried out by
an approved dealer. The opera-tion must be carried out by threepeople.
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- Fit the covers 11in place and
screw them in.
- Check that the window seals are positioned correctly.
- Switch on the ignition and close the windows.
- Secure the two front side handles
13 .
- Secure the hard top on the side brackets 12using the special
spanner 5(a quarter turn).
- Connect connector 8to the hard
top heated rear screen harness.
- Remove the restraining strap 2
from the side flaps 7. Before folding the hood into its housing, ensurethat it has been brushedand dried to remove anymoisture and that the
rear screen is folded correctly.
To prevent damage to the hood cover and boot, the boot must beclosed during the hood cover low-ering and raising operations. Although the hood cover may appear to support itself in the ver-tical position, it must be securedusing a strap. Handle the hard top carefully so as not to damage the seal.
Take extreme care when handling the hard top to avoid scratching ordamaging it. Do not lean the hard top against a wall or place it in an unstableposition. Store the hard top on a stand in a clean, dry environment and coverit. When the hood has been folded for a long time, ask a PEUGEOTdealer to remove any creases. Imperative The hard top heated rear screen harness must be connected at alltimes. If the harness is not con-nected, significant damage mayresult from accidental operation.
The ignition must be switched off for all operations
(except during the hood cover manoeuvring phase for the electric hood).
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On / off
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "ON/VOL"button to switch the set
on or off. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code which was given to you on handover of your vehicle. Entering the code Switch the set on. The display shows "CODE"then the set changes over to code request mode and " - - - -" is displayed.
Enter your four-digitcode number using buttons " 1" to " 6".
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons " 5", " 3", " 4" and " 5" in turn.
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.
Error in entering the code
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio to prevent blocking it. Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after
the 7th incorrect entry.
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When " - - - -" is displayed, you can enter the
code again.
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.After incorrectly inputting the code 14 times, the radio will be permanently locked and the display will read " END".
ADJUSTING THE SOUND Adjusting the volume
Turn the "ON/VOL" button to increase or decrease the volume of the set.
If the radio overheats, the volume reduces. If an attempt is made to increase the volume the message " TOO HOTÕÕ
appears on the display. Note If you have a telephone fitted with a Ò muteÓ signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change
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AUDIO SETTINGS Press the Ò
AUDIOÓ button several times to select bass (BASS), treble (TREB) , loudness (LOUD), fader (FAD)and
balance (BAL).
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds, without pressing any button or by pressing the Ò AUDIOÓ
button after adjusting the balance. Note : bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possible to set them differently for radio,
cassette and CD.
Bass setting When Ò BASSÓ is displayed, press the Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ buttons to vary the setting.
-Ò BASS -9 Ó for a minimum bass setting,
-Ò BASS 0 Ó for a normal position,
-Ò BASS +9 Ó for a maximum bass setting.
Treble settingWhen Ò TREBÓ is displayed, press the Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ buttons to vary the setting.
-Ò TREB -9 Ó for a minimum treble setting,
-Ò TREB 0 Ó for a normal position,
-Ò TREB +9 Ó for a maximum treble setting.
Adjusting the loudness
This function automatically emphasises bass and treble tones when the volume is low. Press the ÒGÓor ÒHÓ buttons to switch this function on or off.
Setting the front/rear sound distribution (Fader) When Ò FA DÓ is displayed, press the Ò GÓ or Ò HÓ buttons to vary the setting.
The Ò GÓ button increases the volume at the front.
The Ò HÓ button increases the volume at the rear.
Note : For vehicles fitted with speakers at the front only, it is possible to cancel or add this function. This
operation is carried out as follows:
- Ignition key in Accessories position,
- With the radio switched off,
- Simultaneously pressing buttons ÒIÓet ÒMÓ .

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS On / off
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "ON/VOL"button to switch the set
on or off. The set can operate for 30 minutes without switching the ignition on. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code which was given to you on handover of your vehicle. Entering the code Switch the set on. The display shows Ò CODEÓ then the set changes over to code request mode and " - - - -" is displayed.
Enter your four-digitcode number using buttons " 1" to " 6".
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons " 5", " 3", " 4" and " 5" in turn.
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.
Error in entering the code
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio to prevent blocking it. Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after
the 7th incorrect entry.
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When " - - - -" is displayed, you can enter the code again.
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.After incorrectly inputting the code 14 times, the radio will be permanently locked and will display the message " END ".
ADJUSTING THE SOUND Adjusting the volume
Turn the " ON/VOL" button Mto increase or decrease the volume of the set.
In the event of the radio overheating, the volume level decreases.
NoteIf you have a telephone fitted with a Ò muteÓ signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change
to Ò mute Ó when the telephone is used.