Peugeot 306 C (2001 year). Instruction

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

For your safety, always
change the wheel:

- on level, stabIe and

non-slippery ground,

- with the handbrake applied,
- with first gear or reverse

engaged (position P for the
automatic gearbox).

Never go underneath a vehicle
which is supported only by a jack.
(Use a ramp).

After changing the wheel:
- have the tightening of the bolts

and the tyre pressure checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible,

- have the punctured wheel

repaired and refit it to the vehi-
cle as soon as possible.

To fit the wheel

After positioning the wheel, pre-
tighten the bolts using the wheel-
brace.
Lower the jack and remove it.
Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace.
Fit the wheel trim starting with the
section by the valve and press into
place using the palm of the hand.

Removing the wheel

Park the vehicle on level, stable and
non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, engage first
gear or reverse (position P for the
automatic gearbox).
Remove the wheel trim by using the
wheelbrace and pulling next to the
valve.
Warning: your wheel trims are fitted
with dummy nuts. Do not use them to
remove your wheel trims.

Loosen the wheel bolts.
Place the jack in the location designed
for it, as close as possible to the
wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the whole of the base of
the jack is in contact with the ground.
Extend the jack, fully loosen the wheel
bolts and remove the wheel.

Refitting the wheel in the

carrier

Raise the wheel, then the carrier, and
resecure it on the hook.
Do not forget to fully tighten the spare
wheel carrier securing bolt.

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Special features of the alloy

wheels*

Bolt covers

Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
chrome trims.
Use tool 3 to remove the trims befo-
re slackening the bolts.

Anti-theft bolts**

If your wheels are fitted with an anti-
theft bolt (one per wheel), the chro-
me trim and then the plastic cover
must be removed using tool 3, befo-
re unscrewing the bolt using one of
the two anti-theft sockets (which
were given to you on delivery of your
vehicle with the duplicate keys and
the confidential card) and the wheel
brace 1.

Comment: make a careful note of
the code number engraved on the
head of the anti-theft socket. This
will enable you to obtain a duplicate
of the anti-theft sockets from a
Peugeot dealer.

* According to specification.
** According to model and destina-

tion.

Fitting the spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with a steel
spare wheel, it is normal to notice
that the bolt washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The spare
wheel is secured by the cone-sha-
ped support of each bolt. Tighten the
bolts fully.

Fitting snow tyres

If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel
wheels, it is essential to use special
bolts available from your PEUGEOT
dealer.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Dipped/main beam headlamps

Double headlamps: two H7 55W
bulbs.

Changing the bulbs

Turn the plastic protector and
remove it.
Disconnect the connectors.
Press the spring to unclip the bulb and
then change it.
When fitting, ensure that the direction
notches are positioned correctly and
that the plastic protector is secured
correctly.
Only handle the bulb using a dry cloth.

Warning

There is a risk of damage to the
dipped/main beam headlamps.
Only use bulbs supplied by the
following manufacturers:
- GE/TUNGSRAM
- PHILIPS
- OSRAM
These bulbs meet the UV-free speci-
fications necessary for the correct
operation and reliability of the head-
lamps.
The headlamps are fitted with poly-
carbon glass with a protective coating.
We strongly advise against cleaning
them using a dry or abrasive cloth or
using products which contain deter-
gents or solvents.

ATTENTION

V O I R N O T I C E

WARNING

R E A D

I N S T R U C T I O N S

H7 UV

CHANGING A BULB

Side lights W5W

Turn the plastic protector and
remove it.
Turn the pin a quarter turn and
remove it.
Change the bulb.

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Amber direction indicators

PY21W

Pull out the connector. Turn the socket
a quarter of a turn.
Replace the bulb.

Side direction indicators WY5W

Pull the rear part of the transparent
cover and release the assembly.
Support the connector and turn the
transparent cover a quarter turn.
Change the bulb.

Number plate lights W5W

Remove the translucent plastic
protectors.

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Rear lights

- Unscrew the wing nut inside the

boot.

- Remove the plastic cover.
- Disconnect the connector A by

pressing the metal bar.

- Disconnect the connector B by

releasing the tab.

- Release the light unit.
- Change the faulty bulb.

Brake lights/side lights P21/5W.

Side lights R5W.

Rear fog lamp P21W.

Reversing lights P21W.

Direction indicators PY21W.

Additional brake light

This is fitted with long-life light-emit-
ting diodes.

The bulbs must be repla-
ced by bulbs of identical
specification and colour.

When refitting, ensure
that the seal is clean, in
order to prevent water
entry.

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CHANGING A FUSE

The fuse boxes are located under the
fascia and in the engine compartment.

Fascia fuse box

Unscrew the catch a quarter turn
using a coin then remove the cover to
gain access to the fuses.

Removing and changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put right.
The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box.
Use the special pliers A attached to the box.

Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.

Correct

Incorrect

Pliers A

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

The electrical system of
your vehicle is designed
to operate with standard
or optional equipment.

Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Some electrical accessories or the
way in which they are fitted can
have damaging effects on the
operation of your vehicle; the elec-
tronic control circuits, the audio
circuit and the battery charging
circuit.
PEUGEOT will not accept respon-
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti-
fying the malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recom-
mended by PEUGEOT and not
installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular where the
equipment in question consumes
more 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.

Fuse No.

Rating*

Functions*

10A

Left-hand dipped beam

10A

Right-hand dipped beam

10A

Left-hand main beam

10A

Right-hand main beam

Not used

10A

Oxygen sensor

15A

Petrol pump

20A

Headlamp wash timer

40A

Cooling fan unit

Not used

40A

Fan unit spare fuse

40A

Fan unit

* According to specification.

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Engine compartment fuses*

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

CHANGING A FUSE

The fuse boxes are located under the
fascia and in the engine compartment.

Fascia fuse box

Unscrew the catch a quarter turn
using a coin then remove the cover to
gain access to the fuses.

Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.

Correct

Incorrect

Pliers A

Fascia fuse box

28-fuse box

Fuse No.

Rating*

Functions*

—

Not used

7.5A

Automatic gearbox or excess speed buzzer control unit

ABS control unit

Instrument panel – Passenger compartment protection unit – Coolant temperature unit –

Automatic gearbox lever lighting – Automatic gearbox relay – Passenger airbag disarming switch

25A

Reversing lights switch – Automatic gearbox relay – Stop lights switch – Daylight running

lights relay – Fan assembly relay – Pressostat control – Compressor relay

Instrument panel - Passenger compartment protection unit – Alarm warning light –

Boot lighting – Radio aerial

30A

Heated rear screen and mirrors

20A

Passenger compartment protection unit - Radio

20A

Injection control unit - Thermostat

20A

Hazard warnings - courtesy light

10A

Instrument panel lighting - lights-on buzzer - Clock - lighting rheostat

10A

Rear fog lamp

30A

Electric hood relay

30A

Rear windows and heated seats relay

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* According to specification.

Fuse No.

Rating*

Functions*

20A

Tow-bar socket

30A

Front windows relay

20A

Horn

10A

Front fog lamps

10A

Right tail light

30A

Blower

10A

Left tail light - Number plate light - Front sidelights

10A

Blower relay - Heated rear screen and mirrors

20A

Lighter

10A

Radio

10A

Electric hood – Central air conditioning and switch

30A

Windscreen wiper and screen-wash pump control - Windscreen wiper motor - Windscreen

wiper timer

15A

Glove box lighting - Direction indicators – Electric mirrors control – Map reader light – Vanity

mirror – Passenger compartment temperature sensor

15A

Instrument panel - Clock - Electric windows relay and heated seats

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

* According to specification.

Fascia fuse box

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

BATTERY

To charge the battery using a battery charger:

- Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative (-) terminal.
- Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer.
- Reconnect starting with the positive (+) terminal.
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-

phate deposits (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.

To start the vehicle from another battery:

- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries.
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the

slave battery.

- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the

broken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery.

Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, and disconnect the cables.

- Never disconnect a

terminal when the
engine is running.

- Never charge a battery

without first disconnecting the
terminals.

- After every disconnection of the

battery, switch on the ignition
and wait 10 seconds before
starting. If slight difficulties are
experienced after this, please
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle

is not to be used for a period of more than one month.

FITTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT

Your vehicle is factory-fitted with
certain audio equipment:
– Aerial coaxial cable.
– Basic interference suppression.
– Supply to front speakers.
– Supply to rear speakers*.
– Two 8-way connectors.

Wiring positions and functions
Connector A
A1 : Telephone mute connection.
A2 : –
A3 : –
A4 : (+ve) Accessories.
A5 : –
A6 : (+ve) Sidelights.
A7 : (+ve) Permanent.
A8 : Earth.

Connector B
B1 : (+) Right rear loud-speaker.
B2 : (–) Right rear loud-speaker.
B3 : (+) Right front loud-speaker.
B4 : (–) Right front loud-speaker.
B5 : (+) Left front loud-speaker.
B6 : (–) Left front loud-speaker.
B7 : (+) Left rear loud-speaker.
B8 : (–) Left rear loud-speaker.

* According to specification.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Contact your PEUGEOT dealer.

FITTING SPEAKERS

165 mm diameter speakers can be
fitted in the front doors.

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.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Special features of the automatic
gearbox
When towing with four wheels on the
ground, the following rules must be
obeyed:
– lever in position N,
– tow the vehicle at less than

30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a
maximum distance of 30 miles
(50 km),

– do not add oil to the gearbox.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Driving advice
Distribution of loads: distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
loads are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it.
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature. As
the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed, and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the 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 as
soon as possible.

TOWING A TRAILER,

CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.

Only use original PEUGEOT towbars
which have been tested and approved
from 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 significant
forces 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, reduce
the 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, obser-
ving the recommended pressures.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early, brake gradually
and 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.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

To preserve the paintwork and the
plastic trim on your vehicle, we
recommend that you wash them
regularly,
- by hand, there are no specific pre-

cautions to take;

- using a high pressure washer,

always follow the recommenda-
tions on the equipment (pressure
and spraying distance).
If there are areas of damage on
the vehicle (painted bumpers, or
headlamps), it is not recommen-
ded to direct the high pressure jet
onto them: wash the areas of
damage by hand.
Also avoid the entry of water into
the locks.

Waxing: the regular use of wax
added to the washing water or
applied separately is strongly recom-
mended, it protects the upper coats of
paintwork against external attack.

For all questions relating to the main-
tenance of your vehicle, contact an
approved dealer who can advise you
on quality products selected by our
departments.

Clean off, as soon as
possible, bird drop-
pings, resinous
deposits, tar stains
and grease marks; (as

these all contain substances
which can cause serious
damage to the paintwork).

- Brake briefly several times to

expel any dampness from the
brake pads, when you are
setting off after washing your
vehicle.

- Do not use a dry or abrasive

cloth, or detergent or solvent
products to clean the double
lens, complex surface head-
lamps as they are fitted with
polycarbonate glass covered in
a protective finish.

- Do not use petrol, oil or cloth

stain removers to clean the
bodywork and plastic parts of
your vehicle.

- To prevent the development of

bodywork corrosion as a result
of accidental damage (stone
chips, scratches etc.) have them
repaired swiftly.

Peugeot 306 C (2001 year). Instruction - part 8