towing Peugeot 306 C Dag 2001 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR 306 CABRIOLET
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Positions of the selector lever These positions are displayed on the instrument panel. P.
Park: use with the handbrake when parked.
R. Reverse: this must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine idling.
N. Neutral: if Nis engaged by mistake while the car is moving, allow the engine
to return to idling speed before engaging a new forward gear.
D. Drive: in this position, the four gear ratios change automatically. The gearchange points vary depending on the programme selected.
3. Automatic changes of the first three gears only. Select this position when you notice frequent changes between third and fourth gear (town driving or on winding roads).
2 Automatic changes of the first two gears only. This position is particularly suitable for mountain roads, when going uphill (to make the best use of the engine's power) and downhill (engine braking).
1. Selection of first gear only.
For use on steep gradients, especially when towing a trailer.Selection of first gear is by pressing switch 1with the lever in position 2.
To exit position 1, press switch 1again or move the selector lever.
Starting
To start the engine, put the selector lever in
Nor P.
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine and in order to move the lever
from position P .

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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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TOWING
Without lifting (four wheels on the ground)
You must always use a towbar. From the front or the rear Attach the towbar to the towing eye. By lifting (two wheels only on the ground) It is preferable to lift the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
Ð lever in position N,
Ð tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maximum distance of 30 miles (50 km),
Ð do not add oil to the gearbox.

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Driving advice Distribution of loads: distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviestloads are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight is close tothe maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it. Cooling:
towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, itscooling capacity is not dependent onthe engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine assoon as possible.
TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT towbars which have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle. The towbar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is mainly designed for transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used to tow a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantforces and requires particular atten-
tion on the part of the driver. Air density decreases with altitude, thus also reducing engine perfor-
mance. Above 1000 metres, reducethe maximum towing load by 10 %and so on for each additional 1000 metres.
Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early, brake graduallyand avoid jerky braking. Lighting: adjust your headlamps so
as not to dazzle other road users. Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a moderate speed.

Engines 1,6 litre 1,6 litre 1,8 litre 16 V 2 litre 16 V 2 litre 16 V
Gearbox Manual Automatic Manual Manual Automatic
Model codes : 7D... NFT NFT LFY/L6A RFV RFV
¥ Kerb weight 1 185 1 250 1 250 1 270 1 295
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 640 1 660 1 660 1 680 1 705
¥ Gross Train weight (GTW)* 2 540 2 560 2 660 2 680 2 705
¥ Unbraked trailer 570 570 650 650 650
¥ Braked trailer (within GTW) 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
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TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION IN M.P.G (L/100KM) The fuel consumption values given are correct at the time of going to press.
Engines Gearbox Model Urban Inter-urban Mixed Emission
codes driving driving driving of CO 2by mass
1,6 litre Manual 7DNFT 9,2 5,9 7,1 170 g/km
1,8 litre 16 V Manual7DLFYT 11,8 6,3 8,3 198 g/km
7DLFYE 12,2 6,5 8,5 198 g/km
1,6 litre
Automatic 7DNFT 11,1 6,2 8 189 g/km
2 litre 16 V Manual 7DRFV 12,9 7,1 9,2 221 g/km
2 litre 16 V Automatic 7DRFV 13,8 6,6 9,3 229 g/km
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 mph (100 Km/h).
TOWING WEIGHTS AND LOADS (IN KG)