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YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL
A warning light which remains perma- nently lit indicates that the unit con-
cerned is not operating correctly. Donot ignore this warning: contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble.
* According to specification.
Handbrake warning light, brake fluid low level andelectronic brake force dis-tribution Indicates either:
- that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
- an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains lit even with the handbrake released),
- lit at the same time as the ABS war- ning light, it indicates a malfunction ofthe braking system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
STOP warning light
(Together with the oil pressure warning light)
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Oil pressure warning light
Together with the STOP warning light.
You must stop. Indicates either:
- oil pressure is too low
- a lack of oil in the lubricating circuit
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the
battery charging circuit
- loose battery or starter terminals
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt
- an alternator fault
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level warning light*
You must stop.
Wait until the engine cools before topping up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised. When opening to top up, turn the cap to the first notch to let the pressuredrop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine autodiagnostic warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If itcomes on when driving, this
indicates faulty operation of the injec-tion, ignition or emission controlsystem. There is a risk of damage to the cat- alytic converter if your vehicle is fitted with one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel warning lightIndicates that there are approximately 1.3 gallons(6 litres) of fuel remainingin the fuel tank.
(The capacity of the tank is approxi-mately 50 litres).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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PEUGEOT Servicing
PEUGEOT Servicing ...............................................18Special features.......................................................19
Types of service ......................................................20
The maintenance cycle of your 306 cabriolet ..........20
PEUGEOT servicing levels A and C ........................21
Tables of lubricants..................................................22 Routine maintenance
Checking levels .......................................................26Changing a wheel....................................................28
Changing a bulb ......................................................32
Changing a fuse ......................................................35
Charging a battery ...................................................40
Fitting audio equipment ...........................................41
Towing your vehicle .................................................42
Using a tow bar .......................................................43
Bodywork maintenance ...........................................44
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET
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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.