engine Peugeot 306 C 2001 Owner's Manual

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STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
ÒSÓ for STOP
The ignition is off.
ÒAÓ for Accessories The ignition
is off but the accessories can be used. ÒMÓ for Running The ignition is
on.
ÒDÕÕ for Starting Operates the
starter. Steering lockBefore starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe 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 engineturns.
Starting a petrol engine Do not press the
accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.

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Confidential card This contains the identification combination which is required ifany work is carried out on the
system by a PEUGEOT dealer.This combination is concealed bya strip which must not be removedunless required. Keep your card in a safe place, never in your vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEIMMOBILISER This locks the engine control system a few moments after the
ignition has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle 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 andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code
or has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle 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 dealerwith the confidential card and allthe 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 toensure 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.

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. PassengerÕs 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 handleto lock it into position.
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ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn the knob
Ato 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
To 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.
A label 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 1and
support the bonnet as it rises.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
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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 2by 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
Nor P.
Press the brake pedal when start-ing the engine or when selecting a
forwards or reverse gear.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
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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 PEUGEOT professional 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 m iles
(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 vehicleÕs 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 ÒArduous conditionsÓ service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
Some of your vehicleÕs 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 ÒArduous conditionsÓ service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service intervals: ¥ Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.

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PEUGEOT SERVICING LEVELS A AND C
Level
Operations Description of operations for 1st serviceServicesACIntermediate 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

22TRADE NAMES OF APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE (1)TOTAL
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IRL
(1) Minimum quality level: petrol: ACEA A3 and API SH/SJ ; ACEA= Association des Constructeurs EuropŽens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.
If oil is used which does not conform to the ACEA A3-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
ACTIV
A 7000
10W 40
AC TIVA 9000
5W 40
AC TIV
A 9000
5W 30*
Q UAR TZ 7000
15W 50
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LT R A
10W 40
U LT R A
5W 30*
U LT R ON

5W 40
U LT R O
N

0W 30
QUAR TZ 7000
10W 40
Q UAR
TZ 9000
0W 40
Q U
AR TZ
9000
5W 40
Q UAR TZ 9000
5W 30*