Peugeot 306 C (2001 year). Manual - part 5

Never leave a child in a
vehicle which is exposed
to the sun and has the
windows closed.
To protect young children

from the sun, fit sunblinds to the
rear windows.
Never leave the keys in the reach
of children inside the car.
Strap children into their child seats
even on short journeys.

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Observe the precautions concern-
ing the passenger airbag.

CHILD SEATS

All children under the age of 10 are required to travel in approved child safety seats*,
fitted with seat belts.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommend the following systems :
Up to 9 months (up to 22 lbs. or 10 kg)

«Baby Safe», a seat secured with its back to the engine and secured with a
three-point seat belt, on either the front or rear seat.

From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (20 to 40 lbs. or 9 to 18 kg)

«Römer Peggy» is fitted to the rear seat with a three-point belt.

For your child’s safety, the seat cushion and the tray must never be separated.

From 3 to 10 years of age (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg)

“Klippan Optima” : is fitted in the rear with a three point belt (removable seatback).
from 33 to 55 lbs. [15 to 25 kg] : booster + seatback.
from 55 to 80 lbs. [25 to 36 kg] : use the booster on its own.

For maximum safety, fasten the three-point seat belts or the child seat straps keeping
the slack in relation to the child’s body to a minimum, even for short journeys.
Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.

This was one of PEUGEOT’s main criteria when designing your vehicle, however
the safety of your children also depends on you. For maximum peace of mind,
please follow these simple precautions:

*According to current legislation.

To fasten the seat-belts:

Pull the strap, then insert the buckle into the stalk.

Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters*.

Safety in a head-on collision has been improved thanks to the introduction of pre-
tensioners and force limiters in the front seats. Depending on the seriousness of
the collision, the pre-tensioning system tightens the seat belts immediately and
holds them firmly against the occupants.
Pre-tensioning seat belts are armed when the ignition is switched on.
The force limiter decreases the pressure of the belt on the body in the case of an
accident.

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are fitted with two three-point inertia reel belts.

* According to specification.

To be effective, a seat belt
must be tensioned as
close to the body as pos-
sible.

Depending on the nature and seri-
ousness of the impact the pre-ten-
sioning system may be triggered
before and independently of the
airbags.
In all cases, the airbag warning
light comes on.

Following an impact, have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

The system has been designed to
be fully operational for ten years.

Have it replaced at the end of this
period.

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SEAT BELTS

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

A single press on button A locks the
doors and boot, this is displayed by
the direction indicators staying on for
about 2 seconds.
A single press on button B unlocks
the vehicle, this is displayed by the
direction indicators flashing rapidly.

KEYS

Without central locking

The key individually Iocks and unlocks
the doors and boot.

With central locking

Turning the key in the driver’s door
lock will lock or unlock the doors and
boot. If either of the front doors is not
closed, the central locking will not
work.

CHANGING THE REMOTE

CONTROL BATTERIES

To gain access to the battery, unclip
the key casing with a coin where you
can see the ring (CR1620/3 volt
battery).
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
re-programme the remote control.

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE CONTROL

Manual synchronisation

- Switch off the ignition,
- Switch on the ignition,
- Immediately after switching on the

ignition press button A.

The remote control is now working
again.

Automatic synchronisation

- Switch on the ignition (position M),
- Switch off the ignition and, during

the next four minutes, lock the
vehicle using the remote control
(button A).

The remote control is now working
again.

Note:
Do not repeatedly press the button of
your remote control out of range of
your vehicle. You risk causing it not to
work and the remote control would
have to be reprogrammed.

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Locking or unlocking the boot

The boot can be locked indepen-
dently using the key or together with
the doors by way of the central
locking function.
The boot can only be unlocked using
the key.
This system prevents unauthorised
access to the boot when the hood is
open.

Opening and closing the

doors from inside the vehicle

1 Locking control.
2 Opening handle.

Take careful note of the
numbers on the keys.
The key number is coded
on the label attached to
the key. If the key is lost

your PEUGEOT dealer can rapidly
supply you with new keys or a
remote control.

As a safety precaution (with chil-
dren on board) remove the igni-
tion key when you leave the vehi-
cle, even for a short time.

The high frequency remote con-
trol is a high-performance system
which has a powerful beam.
Therefore do not operate it while it
is in your pocket as there is a pos-
sibility that it may unlock your
vehicle.

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Bonnet

Inside the vehicle: pull the handle.

Outside the vehicle

Raise the catch 1 and support the
bonnet as it rises.

Bonnet struts

The struts open the bonnet and keep
it open.

To close :

Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

Fuel filler flap

The fuel filler flap is locked and
unlocked using the ignition key,
whether the doors are locked or not.
There is a holder for the fuel filler
cap.

Filling with fuel

Switch off the engine.
A label on the inside of the flap
shows which fuels are permitted and
which are not allowed.

The tank capacity is approximate-
ly 11 gallons (50 litres).

Fuel supply cut-off switch

Should a serious collision occur, your
vehicle is fitted with a system which
prevents fuel from reaching the
engine.
To restore the supply, press the switch.

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LIGHTS STALK

Front lights (ring A)

Selection is by turning ring A.

* According to specification.

Lights off.

Side lights on.

Dipped/main beam
headlamps

Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.

Front and rear (ring B)

Lights off.

Front fog lamps on.

These operate with the side lights and
the dipped/main beam headlamps.

Front and rear fog
lamps on.

These operate with the
side lights and the

dipped/main beam headlights. When
the side lights are switched off, there
is a return to the front fog lamps only
position.

Direction indicators
(flashers)
Left : downwards.
Right : upwards.

Front and rear fog lamps
To switch on, turn the ring. The posi-
tion is confirmed by the light on the
instrument panel.

Note: when the ignition is switched
off, if the driver’s door or front pas-
senger door* is left open, a buzzer
sounds if you forget that you have left
your lights on.

Horn
Press the end of the
lights stalk.

In good weather or in rain,
both day and night, if the
rear fog lamp is lit it
causes glare and is pro-

hibited.
Do not forget to switch it off as
soon as it is no longer needed.

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WINDSCREEN WIPERS

Front windscreen wipers

3 Fast wipe.

2 Normal wipe.

1 Intermittent or automatic wipe.

0 Park.

4 Single wipe.

Windscreen and headlamp

wash*

Pull the wipers stalk towards you.
The headlamp wash works if the
dipped or main beam headlamps are
on.

* According to specification.

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Control for rear window lock
(child safety)

This allows the rear windows to be
locked in any position.

NOTE: as a safety measure (children
on board), remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even for a
short time.

* According to specification.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS*

1 - Driver’s electric window control

You have two options:

Manual operation: Push or pull switch 1, lightly. The window stops when the
switch is released.

Automatic operation: Push or pull switch 1 firmly. Pressing once opens or
closes the window completely. Automatic opening and closing operate only
when the engine is switched on.

2 - Passenger electric window control.

Push or pull switch 2. The window stops when the switch is released.

3 - Left rear electric window control.

4 - Right rear electric window control.

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The glass of the driver’s mirror is convex* in order to eliminate the
blind spot. As a result, objects observed in the mirror are closer than
they appear. This must be taken into account to correctly judge the dis-
tance of vehicles approaching from the rear.

* According to country.

When parked, the mirrors can be folded back manually.

Electric mirrors

Turn the control 2 to the right or to the
left to select the corresponding mirror.
Move the control 2 in all four direc-
tions to adjust.

Interior mirror

The interior mirror has two positions:
day (normal) and night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other,
push or pull the lever on the lower
edge.

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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 between
minus 3 °C and + 5 °C, the °C symbol
flashes indicating a risk of ice.

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 in
unusual 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 from
its interior fastener and pivot it side-
ways.
The sun visors are fitted with a cour-
tesy mirror, with a concealing flap on
the driver's side.

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Off.

Front courtesy light

Gradual illumination on
opening or closing a door.

Light permanently on with
the key in the accessories
position or with the ignition
on.

* 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.

Lighter

Press 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

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Off.

Front courtesy light

Gradual illumination on
opening or closing a door.

Light permanently on with
the key in the accessories
position or with the ignition
on.

* According to specification.

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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 N is 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 gear

change 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).

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 1 with the lever in position 2.

To exit position 1, press switch 1 again or move the selector lever.

Starting

To start the engine, put the selector lever in N or P.
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine and in order to move the lever
from position P.

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Any disruption of the
system is signalled by the
flashing of the Sport and
Snow 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 is
selected from P to R, or from N to R
(without any risk of damage to the
gearbox).
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 even
without 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 on
slippery roads.
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never engage P or R if the vehicle
is not stationary.
Do not allow children inside the
vehicle unsupervised when the
engine is running.

Operating programmes

You have a choice of three operating
programmes:
- Auto-adaptive (normal).
- Sport.
- Snow.
One press on button A or B will select
Sport or Snow respectively. The
selection is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. Pressing the button a
second 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 vehicle’s load.
The gearbox continuously scans the
different programmes in the memory
and selects the one most suitable for
the driving conditions at any given
moment.

Sport programme

The Sport programme favours perfor-
mance for sporty driving and more
dynamic acceleration.

Snow Programme

In position D the Snow programme
provides smooth driving suited to slip-
pery roads in order to improve trac-
tion and stability. Starting is in 2nd
gear and changing down is at low
engine speeds.

Special operating features

During prolonged braking, the
gearbox changes down automatically,
so as to provide efficient engine
braking.
- If you take your foot off the acce-

lerator suddenly (when you are
taken by surprise, for example), the
gearbox will not change up, so as to
improve safety.

- When the engine is cold, the

gearbox automatically selects a
special programme which enables
the engine to reach its ideal tem-
perature more quickly to decrease
pollution.

Kickdown

For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, press
the accelerator pedal down as far as
it will go. The gearbox will change
down automatically or stay in the gear
selected, up to maximum engine
speed.

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