light Peugeot 306 C 2001 Owner's Guide

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Rear screen demisting Rear screen (and mirrors)* electric demisting control. Goes out automatically after
approximately 12 minutes to avoid excessive power consumption. Pressing the button again will operate the demisting for another 12 minutes.
* According to specification.
Digital clock* Setting: 1
- Adjusting of hours.
2 - Adjusting of minutes.
Outside temperature display* This indicates the outside temperature. When the temperature is betweenminus 3 ¡C and + 5 ¡C, the ¡C symbolflashes indicating a risk of ice.
1
2 Hazard warning lights The switch and the direction indicators flash. This controls the indicator
lights simultaneously and continu-
ously.
Only use in case of danger, in an emergency stop or for driving inunusual conditions.
They can operate with the ignition off.

Lower glove box
To open the glove box, pull the han- dle or turn the knob. Lock it using the ignition key*.
Sun visor
To avoid direct dazzle, fold the sun visor downwards. In the event of dazzle from the front windows, release the sun visor fromits interior fastener and pivot it side-ways. The sun visors are fitted with a cour-
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Off.
Front courtesy light Gradual illumination on
opening or closing a door. Light permanently on with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the ignitionon.
* According to specification.

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Front ashtray
To empty:
- open and pull the unit.
To replace:
- push in fully. Rear ashtray
To empty, open and pull towards you.
LighterPress and wait a few moments until it pops out
automatically.

Lower glove box
To open the glove box, pull the han- dle or turn the knob. Lock it using the ignition key*.
Sun visor
To avoid direct dazzle, fold the sun visor downwards. In the event of dazzle from the front windows, release the sun visor fromits interior fastener and pivot it side-ways. The sun visors are fitted with a cour-
tesy mirror, with a concealing flap onthe driver's side. 99
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Off.
Front courtesy light Gradual illumination on
opening or closing a door. Light permanently on with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the ignitionon.
* According to specification.

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Any disruption of the system is signalled by theflashing of the Sport andSnow lights on the instru-ment panel. In such a case,
the gearbox will operate in down-
graded mode. You may feel a sub-stantial knock when reverse isselected from Pto R, or from Nto R
(without any risk of damage to thegearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100km/h). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay. When the engine is idling with the
car in gear, the car will move evenwithout you accelerating. Do not accelerate while a gear is being selected, when the vehicle is
stationary.
When stationary, have your foot on the
brake pedal when selecting a gear. Do not accelerate in gear with the brakes on. If work needs to be done with the engine running, apply the hand-brake and select position P.
Do not change down to brake onslippery roads. Never select position Nwhen the
vehicle is moving. Never engage Por Rif the vehicle
is not stationary. Do not allow children inside the vehicle unsupervised when theengine is running.Operating programmes
You have a choice of three operating programmes:
- Auto-adaptive (normal).
- Sport.
- Snow.One press on button Aor Bwill select
Sport or Snow respectively. The selection is displayed on the instru-ment panel. Pressing the button asecond time will return to the auto-adaptive (normal) programme. Auto-adaptive programme (normal) Gear changes are carried out on the basis of various parameters, such as:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- the vehicleÕs load.The gearbox continuously scans the
different programmes in the memoryand selects the one most suitable forthe driving conditions at any givenmoment. Sport programme The Sport programme favours perfor- mance for sporty driving and moredynamic acceleration. Snow Programme In position
Dthe Snow programme
provides smooth driving suited to slip- pery roads in order to improve trac-
tion and stability. Starting is in 2ndgear and changing down is at lowengine speeds. Special operating features During prolonged braking, the
gearbox changes down automatically,
so as to provide efficient enginebraking.
- If you take your foot off the acce- lerator suddenly (when you are taken by surprise, for example), thegearbox will not change up, so as to
improve safety.
-When the engine is cold, thegearbox automatically selects aspecial programme which enablesthe engine to reach its ideal tem-perature more quickly to decrease pollution.
Kickdown For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, pressthe accelerator pedal down as far as
it will go. The gearbox will changedown automatically or stay in the gearselected, up to maximum enginespeed.

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AIRBAGS* The airbag system has been designed to maximise the safety ofthe occupants in the event of seriouscollisions. It works in conjunction withthe seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration of thevehicle; if the triggering threshold isreached the airbags inflate instantlyand come between the occupants andthe vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the
airbags deflate rapidly, so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants and their exit if necessary fromthe vehicle. The airbags are not deployed in the case of collisions which are notserious, for which the seat belt is suf-ficient to ensure maximum protection.The seriousness of a collisiondepends on the nature of the obstacleand the speed of the vehicle at themoment of the collision. Airbags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:the gas escaping from the
airbags can be a minor irritant. FRONT AIRBAGS These are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.They are deployed simultaneously(except in cases where the airbag isdisarmed), for frontal impacts wherethere is a risk of injury to the head orchest.
DISARMING THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger airbag when you install arearwards-facing child seat on thefront passenger seat.
Remove the ignition key, insert it into the passenger airbag switch
1and
turn it to the Ò OFFÓ position.
Ð The airbag warning light on the instrument panel is lit throughoutthe disarming process.
In the ÒOFFÓ position, the passenger
airbag will not be triggered in theevent of an impact.

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Passenger airbag precautions
Vehicle fitted with a passenger airbag disarming switch: - disarm the airbagif you install arearwards-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
- arm the airbag when you trans-port an adult onthe front passen-ger seat.
Vehicle not fitted with a passenger airbag disarming switch:
- do not install a rearwards-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
Never place your feet or any object on the fascia. Operating check This is by an indicator light on the instrument panel.
If the passenger airbag is armed (pas- senger airbag switch in the Ò
ONÓ posi-
tion), the light will come on for 6 seconds when the ignition isswitched on. If the passenger airbag is disarmed (passenger airbag switch in the Ò OFFÓ
position), the light will stay on. In any case, if the light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
SIDE AIRBAGS These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back on the door side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisions whichcould cause injury to the chest, theabdomen or the head. This is by a light on the instrumentpanel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on.
Operating check
If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or,
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds or,
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
As soon as you remove the rear- wards-facing child seat from the frontpassenger seat, turn the airbag switchto the Ò
ONÓ position, to arm the airbag
and thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in an impact.
* According to specification.

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Passenger airbag precautions
Vehicle fitted with a passenger airbag disarming switch: - disarm the airbagif you install arearwards-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
- arm the airbag when you trans-port an adult onthe front passen-ger seat.
Vehicle not fitted with a passenger airbag disarming switch:
- do not install a rearwards-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
Never place your feet or any object on the fascia. Operating check This is by an indicator light on the instrument panel.
If the passenger airbag is armed (pas- senger airbag switch in the Ò
ONÓ posi-
tion), the light will come on for 6 seconds when the ignition isswitched on. If the passenger airbag is disarmed (passenger airbag switch in the Ò OFFÓ
position), the light will stay on. In any case, if the light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
SIDE AIRBAGS These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back on the door side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisions whichcould cause injury to the chest, theabdomen or the head. This is by a light on the instrumentpanel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on.
Operating check
If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or,
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds or,
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
As soon as you remove the rear- wards-facing child seat from the frontpassenger seat, turn the airbag switchto the Ò
ONÓ position, to arm the airbag
and thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in an impact.
* According to specification.

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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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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.