1993-2002 Peugeot 306 4 Door 306 in detail User Manual

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306 in detail for Your Peugeot 306 4 Door First Generation (1993-2002)

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Low coolant level*.  
11 Right indicator.  
12 Rev counter.  
21 Side airbags warning light*.  
Headlamp main beam.  
Pre-heat (Diesel).  
Headlamp dipped beam.  
Water in fuel filter warning light*  
(Diesel).  
Speedometer.  
Left indicator.  
Low oil pressure warning light.  
Handbrake low brake fluid level and  
electronic brake force distribution.  
22 Front* and side** airbag warning  
light and disarming passenger  
airbag*.  
23 Autodiagnostics*.  
24 Trip recorder and service indicator.  
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clock  
setting.  
26 Coolant temperature gauge.  
13 Front fog lamps*.  
14 Rear fog lamp.  
15 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.  
16 Fuel gauge.  
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18 STOP warning.  
19 Seat belt not fastened warning light*.  
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**.  
* According to specification or country.  
** According to model.  
10 Battery charge.  
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Low coolant level.  
Headlamp main beam.  
Headlamp dipped beam.  
Speedometer.  
Left indicator.  
Low oil pressure warning light.  
Handbrake low brake fluid level and  
electronic brake force distribution.  
Battery charge.  
Right indicator.  
12 Brake pad wear warning light*.  
13 Rear fog lamp.  
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.  
15 Fuel gauge.  
16 Low fuel level.  
22 Front* and side** airbag warning  
light and disarming passenger  
airbag*.  
23 Autodiagnostics*.  
24 Trip recorder and service indicator.  
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clock  
setting.  
17 Oil level and temperature gauge.  
18 STOP warning.  
19 Seat belt not fastened warning  
26 Coolant temperature gauge.  
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light*.  
* According to specification or country.  
** According to model.  
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**.  
21 Side airbags warning light*.  
10 Rev counter.  
11 Front fog lamps.  
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Low coolant level*.  
11 Battery charge.  
12 Right indicator.  
13 Rev counter.  
14 Front fog lamps*.  
15 Rear fog lamp.  
16 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.  
17 Fuel gauge.  
18 Low fuel level.  
19 Oil level.  
20 STOP warning.  
22 Disarming of passenger airbag**.  
23 Side airbags warning light**.  
24 Front* and side** airbag warning  
light and disarming passenger  
airbag*.  
Headlampt main beam.  
Pre-heat (Diesel).  
Headlamp dipped beam.  
Water in fuel filter warning light*  
(Diesel).  
Speedometer.  
Left indicator.  
Low oil pressure warning light.  
Gear indicator (automatic gearbox).  
25 Autodiagnostics*.  
26 Trip recorder and service indicator.  
27 Trip recorder zero reset and clock  
setting.  
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* According to specification or country.  
** According to model.  
10 Handbrake low brake fluid level and  
electronic brake force distribution.  
21 Seat belt not fastened warning  
light*.  
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS  
A warning light which remains per-  
manently lit indicates that the unit con-  
cerned is not operating correctly. Do  
not ignore this warning: contact a  
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.  
Low coolant level  
warning light*  
You must stop.  
Oil pressure warning  
light  
Together with the STOP  
warning light.  
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 pressure  
drop.  
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.  
Handbrake, low brake  
fluid level and electronic  
brake force distribution  
warning light  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
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),  
– a malfunction of the braking system,  
if lit at the same time as the ABS  
warning light.  
A
Engine autodiagnostic  
warning light*  
B
This comes on each time the  
ignition is switched on. If it  
comes on when driving, this  
indicates faulty operation of the injec-  
tion, ignition or emission control  
system.  
There is a risk of damage to the cat-  
alytic converter if your vehicle is  
fitted with one.  
Stop immediately.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
STOP warning light  
(Together with the oil  
pressure warning light).  
You must stop.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
Coolant temperature gauge  
- needle in zone A, the temperature  
is correct.  
- needle in zone B, the temperature  
is too high.  
The STOP warning light comes on.  
You must stop.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
Battery charge  
warning light  
Indicates either:  
Low fuel warning light  
Indicates that there are  
approximately 1.3 gallons  
(6 litres) of fuel remaining  
in the fuel tank.  
- faulty operation of the  
battery charging circuit,  
- loose battery or starter terminals,  
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt  
- an alternator fault,  
(The capacity of the tank is approxi-  
mately 60 litres).  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
* According to specification.  
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Front air bags*, side  
air bags** and  
disarming the  
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passenger air bag*  
For operation, see section on  
AIR BAGS.  
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E
Side air bags**  
For operation, see  
section on AIR BAGS.  
Oil gauge*  
When the ignition is switched on, this  
indicates the oil level:  
The reading is only valid if the vehicle  
is on level ground and the engine has  
been switched off for 10 minutes.  
- needle in zone C, the oil level is  
correct,  
- needle in zone D, check the oil level  
using the dipstick and top up if nec-  
essary.  
Oil level and temperature  
gauge*  
When the ignition is switched on, this  
indicates the oil level (see Oil Gauge  
section).  
After approximately 15 seconds, the  
graduated section and the oil level  
symbol go out. The oil temperature is  
then shown.  
Front brake pad wear  
warning light*  
For your safety, change the  
brake pads when the  
warning light comes on.  
- needle in zone E, the temperature  
is correct.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
- needle in zone F, the temperature  
is too high. To lower the oil temper-  
ature, reduce your speed.  
Never exceed the maximum level on  
the dipstick.  
The oil level indicator switches off  
approximately 15 seconds after start-  
ing the engine.  
Anti-lock braking  
system (ABS) warning  
light*  
It comes on for 3 seconds  
each time the ignition is  
Diesel pre-heat light  
If the light comes on, wait  
until it goes out before trying  
the starter.  
switched on.  
If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h.  
(12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunc-  
tion of the ABS.  
However, the vehicle retains con-  
ventional servo-assisted braking.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
If the engine is warm enough, the light  
will not come on, and you can start  
the engine without waiting.  
Water in diesel filter  
warning light  
(according to country)  
Risk of damage to the  
injection pump.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon  
as possible.  
* According to specification.  
** According to model.  
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Front air bags*, side  
air bags** and  
disarming the  
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passenger air bag*  
For operation, see section on  
AIR BAGS.  
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Side air bags**  
For operation, see  
section on AIR BAGS.  
Oil gauge*  
When the ignition is switched on, this  
indicates the oil level:  
The reading is only valid if the vehicle  
is on level ground and the engine has  
been switched off for 10 minutes.  
- needle in zone C, the oil level is  
correct,  
- needle in zone D, check the oil level  
using the dipstick and top up if nec-  
essary.  
Oil level and temperature  
gauge*  
When the ignition is switched on, this  
indicates the oil level (see Oil Gauge  
section).  
After approximately 15 seconds, the  
graduated section and the oil level  
symbol go out. The oil temperature is  
then shown.  
Front brake pad wear  
warning light*  
For your safety, change the  
brake pads when the  
warning light comes on.  
- needle in zone E, the temperature  
is correct.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
- needle in zone F, the temperature  
is too high. To lower the oil temper-  
ature, reduce your speed.  
Never exceed the maximum level on  
the dipstick.  
The oil level indicator switches off  
approximately 15 seconds after start-  
ing the engine.  
Anti-lock braking  
system (ABS) warning  
light*  
It comes on for 3 seconds  
each time the ignition is  
Diesel pre-heat light  
If the light comes on, wait  
until it goes out before trying  
the starter.  
switched on.  
If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h.  
(12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunc-  
tion of the ABS.  
However, the vehicle retains con-  
ventional servo-assisted braking.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
If the engine is warm enough, the light  
will not come on, and you can start  
the engine without waiting.  
Water in diesel filter  
warning light  
(according to country)  
Risk of damage to the  
injection pump.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon  
as possible.  
* According to specification.  
** According to model.  
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2 - Headlamp height  
adjustment*  
Depending on the vehicle’s  
load, it is advisable to adjust  
the headlamp beam.  
0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.  
- - 3 people.  
1 - 5 people.  
2 - 5 people + maximum authorised  
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load.  
3 - Driver + maximum authorised  
load.  
This adjustment can only be carried  
out with the lighting stalk in the  
dipped/main beam headlamps posi-  
tion.  
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Initial setting: 0.  
Adjusting the height of the  
steering wheel  
Push the handle to unlock the steer-  
1 - Lighting rheostat*  
Dim or brighten the instru-  
ment panel lighting by  
turning the knob. This only  
operates when the exterior lights are  
on.  
ing wheel.  
Adjust the steering wheel to the  
desired height and pull the handle to  
lock it into position.  
* According to specification.  
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AUDIO RB1  
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1 - Upwards  
2 - Downwards  
3 - Forwards  
: Raise volume  
: Lower volume  
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: Automatic search of lower frequencies  
(radio). Selection of previous track (CD)*  
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4 - Backwards  
: Automatic search of higher frequencies (radio).  
Selection of next track (CD)*  
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* Available as an accessory.  
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Button  
TA  
Function  
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B
Traffic information priority on/off.  
RDS  
BND/AST  
SRC  
RDS on/off.  
Pressed for over 2 seconds: regional following mode on/off.  
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Waveband selection FMI, FMII, FMIII, AM.  
Pressed for over 2 seconds: autostore, automatic storing of stations.  
Source selection; radio, cassette or CD*.  
Pressed for over 2 seconds: CD* shuffle.  
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Pressed fully: cassette fast rewind.  
Pressed fully:cassette fast fowards.  
jj  
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E + F  
Pressed half-way: reverses the direction of play of the cassette.  
Pressed fully: ejects the cassette.  
jj  
kk  
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Increase the audio setting.  
Decrease the audio setting.  
AUDIO  
MAN  
Selects bass, treble, loudness, balance and fader.  
J
Higher frequency automatic search.  
Selection of next CD* track.  
K
Lower frequency automatic search.  
Selection of previous CD* track.  
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M
Manual/automatic operation of button J and K.  
Audio system on/off. Volume adjustment.  
1 to 6  
Selects a stored station.  
Pressed for over 2 seconds: stores a station.  
Selects a CD* disk.  
* Available as an accessory.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS  
On / off  
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "ON/VOL" button to switch the set  
on or off.  
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM  
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code  
which was given to you on handover of your vehicle.  
Entering the code  
Switch the set on.  
The display shows "CODE" then the set changes over to code request mode and "- - - -" is displayed.  
Enter your four-digit code number using buttons "1" to "6".  
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons "5", "3", "4" and "5" in turn.  
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.  
Error in entering the code  
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio  
to prevent blocking it.  
Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after  
the 7th incorrect entry.  
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When "- - - -" is displayed, you can enter the  
code again.  
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.  
After 14 incorrectly input codes, the radio will be permanently locked and the display will read “END”.  
ADJUSTING THE SOUND  
Adjusting the volume  
Turn the "M" button to increase or decrease the volume of the set.  
In the event of the radio overheating, the volume reduces. If an attempt is made to increase the volume the message  
"TOO HOT’’ appears on the display.  
Note  
If you have a telephone fitted with a “mute” signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change  
to “mute” when the telephone is used.  
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AUDIO SETTINGS  
Press the “AUDIO“ button several times to select bass (BASS), treble (TREB), loudness (LOUD), fader (FAD) and  
balance (BAL).  
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds, without pressing any button or by pressing the “AUDIO”  
button after adjusting the balance.  
Note : bass and treble settings are speciflc to each source. It is possible to set them differently for radio,  
cassette and CD.  
Bass setting  
When “BASS” is displayed, press the “G” or “H” buttons to vary the setting.  
—“BASS —9” for a minimum bass setting,  
—“BASS 0” for a normal position,  
—“BASS +9” for a maximum bass setting.  
Treble setting  
When “TREB” is displayed, press the “G” or “H” buttons to vary the setting.  
—“TREB —9” for a minimum treble setting,  
—“TREB 0” for a normal position,  
—“TREB +9” for a maximum treble setting.  
Adjusting the loudness  
This function automatically emphasises bass and treble tones when the volume is low.  
Press the “G” or “H” buttons to switch this function on or off.  
Setting the front/rear sound distribution (Fader)  
When “FAD” is displayed, press the “G” or “H” buttons to vary the setting.  
The “G” button increases the volume at the front.  
The “H” button increases the volume at the rear.  
Note : For vehicles fitted with speakers at the front only, it is possible to cancel or add this function. This ope-  
ration is carried out as follows:  
- ignition key in Accessories position,  
- with the radio switched off,  
- simultaneously pressing buttons “I” and “M”.  
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Setting the right/left sound distribution (Balance)  
When “BAL” is displayed, press the “G” or “H” buttons to vary the setting.  
The “G” button increases the volume on the right-hand side.  
The “H” button increases the volume on the left-hand side.  
RADIO  
Notes on radio reception  
Your car radio receiver is subject to phenomena which do not affect domestic sets. Both MW/LW and FM recep-  
tion are subject to various forms of interference which are not a reflection on the quality of your set, but are due  
to the nature of the signals and the way in which they are transmitted.  
On MW/LW, interference may be noticed when passing underneath high voltage power lines or bridges or in  
tunnels.  
On FM, interference may be the result of distance from the transmitter, reflection of the signal by obstacles (moun-  
tains, hills, buildings etc), or of being in an area which is not covered by a transmitter.  
Selecting the radio  
Press the "SRC" button, until the radio is selected.  
Selecting a waveband  
By short presses on the "BND/AST" button, you can select the FMI, FMII, FMIII, and AM wavebands.  
Automatic station search  
Briefly press button "J" or "K" to search for the next station up or down the waveband. By continuing to press the  
button in the direction selected, you will obtain continous scrolling of the frequency.  
The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as you release the button.  
If the TA traffic programme is selected, only stations broadcasting this type of programme are selected.  
Searching for a station occurs first in "LO" sensitivity (selection of the most powerful transmitters, while scanning  
the waveband, then in "DX" sensitivity (selection of the most powerful transmitters).  
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Setting the right/left sound distribution (Balance)  
When “BAL” is displayed, press the “G” or “H” buttons to vary the setting.  
The “G” button increases the volume on the right-hand side.  
The “H” button increases the volume on the left-hand side.  
RADIO  
Notes on radio reception  
Your car radio receiver is subject to phenomena which do not affect domestic sets. Both MW/LW and FM recep-  
tion are subject to various forms of interference which are not a reflection on the quality of your set, but are due  
to the nature of the signals and the way in which they are transmitted.  
On MW/LW, interference may be noticed when passing underneath high voltage power lines or bridges or in  
tunnels.  
On FM, interference may be the result of distance from the transmitter, reflection of the signal by obstacles (moun-  
tains, hills, buildings etc), or of being in an area which is not covered by a transmitter.  
Selecting the radio  
Press the "SRC" button, until the radio is selected.  
Selecting a waveband  
By short presses on the "BND/AST" button, you can select the FMI, FMII, FMIII, and AM wavebands.  
Automatic station search  
Briefly press button "J" or "K" to search for the next station up or down the waveband. By continuing to press the  
button in the direction selected, you will obtain continous scrolling of the frequency.  
The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as you release the button.  
If the TA traffic programme is selected, only stations broadcasting this type of programme are selected.  
Searching for a station occurs first in "LO" sensitivity (selection of the most powerful transmitters, while scanning  
the waveband, then in "DX" sensitivity (selection of the most powerful transmitters).  
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Manual station search  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Briefly press button “J” or “K” respectively to increase or reduce the frequency displayed.  
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency.  
Scrolling stops as soon as you release the button.  
Pressing the “MAN” button again returns you to automatic station search.  
Manual storing of stations in the memory  
Select the station required.  
Press for more than two seconds one of the buttons “1” to “6”.  
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the station has been stored in memory.  
Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore)  
Press the “BND/AST” button for more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest  
signal in FM. These stations are stored in the FMIII waveband.  
- If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.  
Recalling stations stored in the memory  
For each waveband, briefly pressing the buttons “1” to “6” recalls the corresponding stored station.  
RDS FUNCTION  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) function on FM  
RDS allows you to continue to listen to the same station, whatever frequency it is using for the region you are going  
through.  
Switch the function on or off by briefly pressing the “RDS” button.  
RDS station following  
The display indicates the name of the station selected. The radio is continually searching for the station which has  
the best reception and which is transmitting the same programme.  
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Traffic information programmes  
Press the "TA" button to switch the function on or off.  
Any traffic information flash will be given priority, whatever source you are listening to (radio, cassette or CD).  
If you wish to interrupt a message, press the "TA" button; this switches off the function.  
Note : the volume of the traffic information announcements is independent of the volume of normal radio  
listening. You can adjust it using the volume button. The setting will be stored and will be used when the  
next messages are broadcast.  
While traffic information is being broadcast, the display will alternately show “TRAFFIC” and the name of the  
station.  
When the station selected cannot broadcast traffic information, the display shows “NO TA”.  
Regional following mode (REG)  
When they are part of a network, certain stations broadcast regional programmes in the various areas they serve.  
With regional following mode you can keep listening to the same programme.  
To do this press the “RDS” button for more than two seconds to switch this function on or off.  
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CASSETTE  
Selecting cassette mode  
When a cassette is inserted, the cassette player will start automaticaily.  
If a cassette is already inserted, press the "SRC" button until the cassette is selected.  
Ejecting the cassette  
Fully press both buttons "E" and "F" to eject the cassette from the player.  
Direction of play  
The player will play sides 1 and 2 of the cassette alternately, by automatically reversing the direction of play at the  
end of a side.  
To manually reverse the direction of play, press both buttons "E" and "F" part way.  
Fast forward/rewind  
Fully press one of the buttons "E" or "F" to fast forward or fast rewind the cassette. At the end of the fast  
forward rewind, the set plays the current side.  
Note: - During fast forwards or rewind of a cassette, the audio system will automatically play the last radio  
station.  
- Never insert a damaged cassette.  
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CD MULTI-CHANGER (Available as an accessory)  
Selecting the CD changer  
Press the "SRC" button until the CD changer is selected.  
Selecting a disc  
Press a button from “1” to “6” to select the corresponding disc.  
Selecting a track  
Press button “J” to select the next track.  
Press button “K” to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.  
Accelerated play  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Keep button “J” or “K” pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.  
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button.  
Buttons “J” and “K” resume the “track selection” function when the “MAN” button is pressed again.  
Shuffle (RAND)  
When the CD multi-changer is selected, keep the “SRC” button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played  
in random sequence. Pressing the “SRC” button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.  
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CD CHANGER (Available as an accessory)  
C
B
A
To insert a disc into the changer:  
– open sliding panel A,  
– press button B to eject the cartridge C,  
– open one of the six compartments of the cartridge by pulling tab D,  
– insert the disc with the printed face upwards and close the compartment,  
– insert the cartridge into the changer,  
C
D
– close the sliding panel A.  
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AUDIO RD1  
A
B C  
D
E
M
K
L J  
H
I
G
F
1
1 - Upwards  
2 - Downwards  
3 - Forwards  
: Raise volume  
: Lower volume  
4
: Automatic search of lower frequencies  
(radio). Selection of previous track (CD)  
3
4 - Backwards  
: Automatic search of higher frequencies (radio).  
Selection of next track (CD)  
2
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Button  
Function  
A
B
i
Ejection of the CD.  
RDS  
RDS function on/off.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: regional station following on/off.  
C
TA  
Traffic information priority on/off.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: PTY function on/off.  
D
E
F
Increase the audio setting.  
▲
Decrease the audio setting.  
▲
AUDIO  
Selects bass, treble, loudness, balance and fader.  
G
Automatic search of higher frequency.  
Selection of next CD track.  
H
Automatic search of lower frequency.  
Selection of previous CD track.  
I
MAN  
Manual/automatic operation of buttons G and H.  
J
Source selection, radio. Selection of wavebands FM1, FM2, FM3, AM.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: automatic storing of stations (autostore).  
K
L
Source selection, CD.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: shuffle.  
Source selection: CD changer.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: shuffle.  
M
ON/VOL  
Radio on/off. Volume adjustment.  
1 to 6  
Selection of the stored station.  
Press for more than 2 seconds: storing a station.  
Selection of a CD disc.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS  
On / off  
With the ignition key in the ACCESSORIES or IGNITION position, press the "M" button to switch the set on or off.  
The set can operate for 30 minutes without switching the ignition on.  
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM  
The first time you use the set following disconnection of the set or the battery, you must enter the confidential code  
which was given to you on handover of your vehicle.  
Entering the code  
Switch the set on.  
The display shows "CODE IN" then the set changes over to code request mode and "- - - -" is displayed.  
Enter your four-digit code number using buttons "1" to "6".  
For example: if your code is 5345 press buttons "5", "3", "4" and "5" in turn.  
When the fourth number has been entered correctly, the radio starts automatically.  
Error in entering the code  
If an error is made when entering one of the first three digits, do not continue the operation and switch off the radio  
to prevent blocking it.  
Each incorrect code entry will result in the set being blocked for a period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, after  
the 7th incorrect entry.  
To unblock the set, leave it switched on during the waiting period. When "- - - -" is displayed, you can enter the  
code again.  
If the set is switched off during the waiting period, this waiting period will restart when the set is switched on again.  
After 14 incorrectly input codes, the radio will be permanently locked and will display “END”.  
ADJUSTING THE SOUND  
Adjusting the volume  
Turn the "ON/VOL" button M to increase or decrease the volume of the set.  
In the event of the radio overheating, the volume level decreases.  
Note  
If you have a telephone fitted with a “mute” signal output connected to the set, the set will automatically change  
to “mute” when the telephone is used.  
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AUDIO SETTINGS  
Press the “AUDIO“ button several times to select bass (BASS), treble (TREB), loudness (LOUD), fader (FAD)  
and balance (BAL).  
Exit from audio mode is automatic after a few seconds, without pressing any button or by pressing the “AUDIO”  
button after adjusting the balance.  
Note: the bass and treble settings are specific to each source. It is possible to set the radio, CD, or CD multi-changer  
differently.  
Bass setting  
When “BASS” is displayed, press the “D” or “E” buttons to vary the setting.  
—“BASS —9” for a minimum bass setting,  
—“BASS 0” for a normal position,  
—“BASS +9” for a maximum bass setting.  
Treble setting  
When “TREB” is displayed, press the “D” or “E” buttons to vary the setting.  
—“TREB —9” for a minimum treble setting,  
—“TREB 0” for a normal position,  
—“TREB +9” for a maximum treble setting.  
Adjusting the loudness  
This function automatically emphasises bass and treble tones when the volume is low.  
Press the “D” or “E” buttons to switch this function on or off.  
Setting the front/rear sound distribution (Fader)  
When “FAD” is displayed, press the “D” or “E” buttons to vary the setting.  
The “D” button increases the volume at the front.  
The “E” button increases the volume at the rear.  
This function may be switched off by simultaneously pressing buttons “M” and “F”.  
Setting the right/left sound distribution (Balance)  
When “BAL” is displayed, press the “D” or “E” buttons to vary the setting.  
The “D” button increases the volume on the right-hand side.  
The “E” button increases the volume on the left-hand side.  
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RADIO  
Notes on radio reception  
Your car radio receiver is subject to phenomena which do not affect domestic sets. Both MW/LW and FM recep-  
tion are subject to various forms of interference which are not a reflection on the quality of your set, but are due  
to the nature of the signals and the way in which they are transmitted.  
On MW/LW, interference may be noticed when passing underneath high voltage power lines or bridges or in  
tunnels.  
On FM, interference may be the result of distance from the transmitter, reflection of the signal by obstacles (moun-  
tains, hills, buildings etc), or of being in an area which is not covered by a transmitter.  
Selecting the radio  
Press the "J" button.  
Selecting a waveband  
By short presses on the “J” button, you can select the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM wavebands.  
Automatic station search  
Briefly press button “G” or “H” to search for the station immediately above or below. By continuing to press the button  
in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency.  
The scrolling stops on the first station found immediately after you release the button.  
If TA, traffic information programme, is selected, only stations broadcasting this type of programme are selected.  
Searching for a station occurs first in “LO” sensitivity (selection of the most powerful transmitters) during  
scanning of the waveband, then in “DX” sensitivity (selection of the weakest and most distant transmitters).  
To scan the waveband in “DX” sensitivity, press twice on button “G” or “H”.  
Manual station search  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Briefly press button “G” or “H” respectively to increase or reduce the frequency displayed.  
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency.  
Scrolling stops as soon as you release the button.  
Pressing the “MAN” button again returns you to automatic station search.  
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Manual storing of stations in the memory  
Select the station required.  
Press for more than two seconds one of the buttons “1” to “6”.  
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the station has been stored in memory.  
Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore)  
Press the “J” button for more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest signal in  
FM. These stations are stored in the FM3 waveband.  
- If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.  
Recalling stations stored in the memory  
For each waveband, briefly pressing the buttons “1” to “6” recalls the corresponding stored station.  
RDS FUNCTION  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) function on FM  
RDS allows you to continue to listen to the same station, whatever frequency it is using for the region you are going  
through.  
Switch the function on or off by briefly pressing the “RDS” button.  
RDS station following  
The display indicates the name of the station selected. The radio is continually searching for the station which has  
the best reception and which is transmitting the same programme.  
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Traffic information programme  
Press the “TA” button to switch the function on or off.  
Any traffic information flash will be broadcast as a priority, whether you are using the radio, CD, CD multi-  
changer.  
If you wish to interrupt a message, press the “TA” button; this switches off the function.  
Note : the volume of the traffic information announcements is independent of the volume of normal radio  
listening. You can adjust it using the volume button. The setting will be stored and will be used when the  
next messages are broadcast.  
While traffic information is being broadcast, the display will alternately show “TRAFFIC” and the name of the  
station.  
When the station selected cannot broadcast traffic information, the display shows “NO TA”.  
Regional following mode (REG)  
When they are part of a network, certain stations broadcast regional programmes in the various areas they serve.  
With regional following mode you can keep listening to the same programme.  
To do this press the “RDS” button for more than two seconds to switch this function on or off.  
PTY function  
This allows you to listen to stations broadcasting a specific type of programme (news, culture, sport, rock etc.).  
With FM selected, press the “TA” button for two seconds to switch this function on or off.  
To find a PTY programme:  
- switch on the PTY function,  
- briefly press button “G” or “H” to scroll down the list of the various types of programmes offered,  
- when the programme of your choice is displayed, keep button “G” or “H” pressed for more than two seconds  
to carry out an automatic search (after an automatic search the PTY function is switched off).  
In PTY mode the different types of programmes can be stored in memory. To do this, press down the preselec-  
tion buttons “1” to “6” for more than two seconds. Recalling the type of programme stored in the memory is by  
a brief press on the corresponding button.  
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EON system  
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It enables broadcasting of traffic information or a PTY  
programme from a station which is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.  
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTY function.  
COMPACT DISC  
Selecting the CD as source  
After inserting a disc, with the printed surface upwards, the player starts automatically.  
If a disc is already inserted, press the "K" button.  
Ejecting a disc  
Press button “A” to eject the disc from the player.  
Selecting a track  
Press button “G” to select the next track.  
Press button “H” to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.  
Accelerated play  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Keep button “G” or “H” pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.  
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button.  
Buttons “G” and “H” resume the “track selection” function when the “MAN” button is pressed again.  
Shuffle (RDM)  
When the CD is selected, keep the “K” button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in random  
sequence. Pressing the “K” button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.  
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EON system  
This connects stations which are part of the same network. It enables broadcasting of traffic information or a PTY  
programme from a station which is part of the same network as the station to which you are listening.  
This service is available when you have selected the TA traffic information programme or the PTY function.  
COMPACT DISC  
Selecting the CD as source  
After inserting a disc, with the printed surface upwards, the player starts automatically.  
If a disc is already inserted, press the "K" button.  
Ejecting a disc  
Press button “A” to eject the disc from the player.  
Selecting a track  
Press button “G” to select the next track.  
Press button “H” to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.  
Accelerated play  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Keep button “G” or “H” pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.  
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button.  
Buttons “G” and “H” resume the “track selection” function when the “MAN” button is pressed again.  
Shuffle (RDM)  
When the CD is selected, keep the “K” button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played in random  
sequence. Pressing the “K” button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.  
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CD MULTI-CHANGER  
Selecting the CD multi-changer  
Press the “L” button.  
Selecting a disc  
Press a button from “1” to “6” to select the corresponding disc.  
Selecting a track  
Press button “G” to select the next track.  
Press button “H” to return to the start of the current track or to select the previous track.  
Accelerated play  
Press the “MAN” button.  
Keep button “G” or “H” pressed for forwards or backwards accelerated play.  
Accelerated play stops as soon as you release the button.  
Buttons “G” and “H” resume the “track selection” function when the “MAN” button is pressed again.  
Shuffle (RDM)  
When the CD multi-changer is selected, keep the “L” button pressed for two seconds. The tracks will be played  
in random sequence. Pressing the “L” button again for two seconds returns you to normal play.  
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CD CHANGER (Available as an accessory  
C
B
A
To insert a disc into the changer:  
– open sliding panel A,  
– press button B to eject the cartridge C,  
– open one of the six compartments of the cartridge by pulling tab D,  
– insert the disc with the printed face upwards and close the  
C
D
compartment,  
– insert the cartridge into the changer,  
– close the sliding panel A.  
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RADIO/NAVIGATION "Travel Pilot"  
Note : Do not drive with the front panel flap open.  
*According to specification  
The instructions for using the Radio/Navigation «Travel Pilot» are attached to the CD, on delivery of the vehicle.  
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CD CHANGER (Available as an accessory)  
C
B
A
To insert a disc into the changer:  
– open sliding panel A,  
– press button B to eject the cartridge C,  
– open one of the six compartments of the cartridge by pulling tab D,  
– insert the disc with the printed face upwards and close the  
C
D
compartment,  
– insert the cartridge into the changer,  
– close the sliding panel A.  
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1
1
2
1
4
2
3
3
5
5
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Ventilation  
1 - Windscreen demisting or de-icing vents.  
2 - Front windows demisting or de-icing vents.  
3 - Side vents.  
4 - Central vents.  
5 - Air outlet to front footwells.  
6 - Air outlet to rear footwells.  
Advice on use  
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-
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Position the air flow control at a sufficient level to ensure correct renewal of air inside the vehicle.  
Select the most suitable air distribution for your requirements and the climatic conditions.  
Select a suitable temperature setting and only modify it gradually for your comfort.  
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2 - Adjusting the temperature  
3
2
1
Turn the knob 2 to the blue zone  
(outside temperature) or to the red  
zone (hot).  
3 - Adjusting the air flow  
Turn the knob 3 to the required flow  
position.  
This position prevents the  
entry of outside air. It must  
only be used for a short time  
to prevent the entry of  
unpleasant odours or dust.  
HEATING  
1 - Adjusting the air distribution  
To direct hot or cold air, turn knob 1 to the desired position.  
Windscreen and side  
windows.  
Footwells only.  
Windscreen, side windows  
and footwells.  
Side and central vents.  
To quickly de-ice or demist the windscreen and the side windows, set the  
heating and air flow controls to maximum.  
To obtain even air distribution, ensure that the external air intake vent and the  
ventilation vents are not blocked and that the air can move freely under the front  
seats.  
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4 - Adjusting the air flow  
Turn the knob 4 to obtain the desired  
flow.  
4
3
Entry of outside air  
This is the normal operating  
position.  
Recirculation of interior air  
This position prevents the  
entry of outside air.  
Used at the same time as the  
air conditioning, this will improve air  
conditioning performance.  
1
2
Used on its own, it prevents the entry  
of outside air (dust, unpleasant  
odours) but there is a risk of misting of  
the windows.  
Avoid continuous operation in interior  
air recirculation mode.  
AIR CONDITIONING  
1 - Switching on  
Press the switch 1, the operating light will come on.  
2 - Adjusting the temperature  
Turn the knob 2 to the blue zone (cold) or to the red zone (hot).  
3 - Adjusting the air distribution  
To direct the hot or cold air, turn the knob 3 to the desired position.  
Important precautions:  
Operate the air conditioning system  
for 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a  
month to keep it in good working  
order.  
It is advisable to change the air con-  
ditioning system fluid every two years.  
If the system is not producing cold air,  
Windscreen and side  
Footwells only.  
windows.  
stop using it and contact  
a
PEUGEOT dealer.  
Windscreen, side windows  
and footwells.  
Side and central vents.  
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3 - Adjusting the air distribution  
To direct the hot or cold air, turn the  
knob 3 to the desired position.  
1
2
3
Windscreen and side  
windows.  
Windscreen, side windows  
and footwells.  
4
5
Footwells only.  
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING  
This provides optimum comfort as well as dehumidifying the air inside the vehicle.  
In particular, it allows the temperature to be lowered in summer and the effective-  
ness of the demisting to be increased in winter.  
1 - Switching on  
Side and central vents.  
Press the switch 1, the operating light will come on.  
2 - Adjusting the temperature:  
Turn the knob 2 to the blue zone (cold) or to the red zone (hot).  
On positioning the knob in the white zone the system automatically controls the  
operation of the air conditioning. This ensures a comfortable temperature  
whatever the climatic conditions may be.  
Temperature selection in auto mode requires 12 to 15 seconds before the  
required temperature is reached.  
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4 - Adjusting the air flow  
Special features  
Important precautions  
In the AUTO position the flow is con-  
trolled automatically in accordance  
with the temperature selected.  
You can, however, adjust the flow  
manually by turning the knob 4  
according to the desired flow.  
In AUTO mode, this automatically  
adjusts the temperature inside the  
vehicle according to your wishes (pre-  
set temperature). To do this, the elec-  
tronic control unit adjusts the temper-  
ature and the flow of air at the vents  
and operates the air conditioning  
system if necessary.  
If the air distribution control is in the  
windscreen de-icing position, the air  
conditioning system will start operat-  
ing automatically when the engine is  
switched on.  
If the air flow control is in the AUTO  
position, and air recirculation is  
selected, air conditioning will start  
automatically in order to prevent con-  
densation on the windows.  
When you switch on the ignition, the  
air conditioning will automatically  
return to the operating mode it was in  
when it was last used. If the inside  
temperature is greatly different from  
the required temperature displayed  
and the outside temperature is above  
5 °C the air conditioning will switch on  
automatically regardless of the posi-  
tion of the air flow control.  
When the ignition is switched on, if  
the system had been in air recircula-  
tion mode, the system will automati-  
cally allow entry of outside air unless  
the temperature inside the vehicle is  
over 30 °C.  
Operate the air conditioning system  
for 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a  
month to keep it in good working  
order.  
It is advisable to change the air con-  
ditioning  
2 years.  
If the system is not producing cold air,  
stop using it and contact  
PEUGEOT dealer.  
system  
fluid  
every  
a
5 - Recirculation of interior air  
Press the switch 5, the indicator light  
comes on.  
The air conditioning comes into oper-  
ation automatically.  
This position must only be used in  
exceptional circumstances to:  
- improve the performance of the air  
conditioning,  
- prevent the entry of external air  
(dust, unpleasant odours),  
- speed up heating inside the vehicle  
with a risk of misting of the  
windows.  
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SEATS  
1 - Forward-backwards adjustment  
Lift the lever and slide the seat forwards  
or backwards.  
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4
2 - Adjusting the driver’s seat height  
Pull the telescopic handle forwards and  
pivot it up or down.  
3 - Adjusting the seat back angle  
Turrn the knob to obtain the best angle  
(4/5-door and estate).  
Lift the handle to obtain the best angle  
(3-door).  
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4 - Lumbar adjustment*  
Turn the knob.  
5 - Access to the rear seats (3-door)  
Lift the handle, tilt the seat-back and  
slide the seat forwards. When it slides  
back, the seat will return to its original  
position.  
1
6 - Head restraint  
Height adjustment: slide the head  
restraint.  
Adjustment is correct when the top of the  
head restraint is level with the top of the  
head.  
The angle of the head restraint can also  
be adjusted.  
To remove the head restraint, press the  
tab and pull the head restraint upwards.  
3
2
* According to specification.  
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For maximum safety, it is essential  
to adjust the corresponding front  
seat to the intermediate longitudinal  
position, seat back upright.  
Follow the instructions for fitting  
the child seat in the leaflet provi-  
ded when the child seat is purcha-  
sed.  
Heated seat controls*  
Press the switch.  
The temperature is controlled auto-  
matically.  
Pressing a second time stops opera-  
tion.  
Isofix mounting**  
The Isofix mountings available on  
the two rear seats allow for the ins-  
tallation of special child seats** ,  
approved by UTAC for Peugeot  
vehicles and marketed within the  
network. The fixings are available as  
an accessory and must be fitted by  
an approved PEUGEOT dealer.  
The locks incorporated in the child  
seat fit onto the mounting and ensu-  
re quick, reliable and safe installation  
of the seats. The combined use of  
the seat belt is compulsory for a for-  
ward-facing child seat.  
In the front, it is compulsory to fit  
the child seat in the rear-facing posi-  
tion*** (in this instance it is imperati-  
ve to disarm the passenger airbag if  
your vehicle is fitted with one). The  
forward-facing position is permitted  
in the rear.  
* According to specification.  
** During the model year.  
*** According to current legislation.  
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4
A
1
3
2
1
Rear parcel shelf  
Rear parcel shelf with integral  
speakers  
To remove:  
- Turn the speaker connector to the  
left then disconnect it.  
- Unhook the two cords.  
- Raise the shelf.  
- Remove the shelf.  
REAR SEATS (3 and 5 doors)  
To fold the rear seats:  
- insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks A.  
- pull the strap 1.  
- tilt the seat cushion 2 against the front seats.  
- position the seat belt under the lever 3 (5-door) or on top of the seat-back  
(3-door).  
- unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3 (5-door) or on the seat back  
4 (3-door).  
- tilt the seat back 5.  
Storage: turn the shelf over and lay it  
flat in the boot.  
Rear parcel shelf without integral  
speakers  
To remove:  
- Unhook the two cords.  
- Raise the shelf.  
- Remove the shelf.  
To tilt the rear seats, always start with the seat cushion, never with the seat  
back (risk of damage).  
When repositioning, take care to avoid trapping the seat belts under the seat  
cushion or behind the seat back.  
To remove the rear seat cushion, tilt the seat cushion through 90° and remove it.  
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into  
its normal position.  
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A
B
REAR SEATS (4 DOOR)  
From inside the boot, unlock the  
control 1.  
Position the seat belt under the strap  
guide B.  
Unlock the seat back by pressing the  
button A.  
Tilt the seat back.  
When repositioning, ensure that the  
seat belts are positioned correctly and  
that the seat back is secured  
correctly.  
The additional locking control 1 locks  
the seat back. Access is from inside  
the boot:  
X0 : Locking  
0 : Unlocking  
It is essential to lock the seat back  
to prevent access to the boot from  
inside the vehicle.  
To fold the seat back  
Insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks.  
The seat back can be folded in one  
or two parts*.  
* According to specification.  
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A
3
1
2
REAR SEATS (estate)  
To fold the rear seats:  
- Insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks A.  
Luggage cover  
Access to the boot:  
- from the rear: fold the components  
like an accordion.  
- Pull the strap 1.  
- from the front (from the rear  
seats): raise the part behind the  
seat back.  
- Tilt the seat cushion 2 against the front seats.  
- Position the seat belt under the lever 3.  
- Unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3.  
- Tilt the seat back 4.  
To tilt the rear seats, always start with the seat cushion, never with the seat  
back (risk of damage).  
Retaining nets*  
The lashing points permit the use of a  
luggage retaining net. A full height  
load net is also available as an acces-  
sory.  
When repositioning, take care to avoid trapping the seat belts under the seat  
cushion or behind the seat back.  
To remove the rear seat cushion, tilt the seat cushion through 90 degrees and  
remove it.  
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into  
its normal position.  
* According to specification.  
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For maximum safety, it is essential  
to adjust the corresponding front  
seat to the intermediate longitudinal  
position, seat back upright.  
Follow the instructions for fitting  
the child seat in the leaflet provi-  
ded when the child seat is purcha-  
sed.  
Heated seat controls*  
Press the switch.  
The temperature is controlled auto-  
matically.  
Pressing a second time stops opera-  
tion.  
Isofix mounting**  
The Isofix mountings available on  
the two rear seats allow for the ins-  
tallation of special child seats** ,  
approved by UTAC for Peugeot  
vehicles and marketed within the  
network. The fixings are available as  
an accessory and must be fitted by  
an approved PEUGEOT dealer.  
The locks incorporated in the child  
seat fit onto the mounting and ensu-  
re quick, reliable and safe installation  
of the seats. The combined use of  
the seat belt is compulsory for a for-  
ward-facing child seat.  
In the front, it is compulsory to fit  
the child seat in the rear-facing posi-  
tion*** (in this instance it is imperati-  
ve to disarm the passenger airbag if  
your vehicle is fitted with one). The  
forward-facing position is permitted  
in the rear.  
* According to specification.  
** During the model year.  
*** According to current legislation.  
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Never leave a child in a  
vehicle which is exposed  
to the sun and has the  
windows closed.  
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2
3
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.  
CHILD SEATS  
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:  
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  
1
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 two-point (lap-belt) or three-point  
belt.  
2
Over 3 or 4 years old (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg)  
“Klippan Optima” : is fitted in the rear with a three point belt (removable seatback).  
3
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.  
Observe the precautions concern-  
ing the passenger airbag.  
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.  
To prevent the doors from opening accidentally: use the child-proof lock.  
Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.  
*According to current legislation  
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Pre-tensioning and force-  
limiting front seat belts*  
To be effective, a seat belt  
must be tensioned as  
close to the body as pos-  
sible.  
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Safety in the event of a frontal impact  
has been improved by the introduc-  
tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-  
ing front seat belts. Depending on the  
seriousness of the impact, the pre-  
tensioning system instantly tightens  
the seat belts firmly against the body  
of the occupant.  
The pre-tensioning seat belts are  
armed when the ignition is on.  
The force-limiting device reduces the  
pressure of the seat belt against the  
occupant’s body in the event of an  
accident.  
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.  
Rear seat belts  
4-door: the rear seats are fitted with  
3 three-point inertia reel seat belts.  
3/5-door, estate: The rear seats are  
fitted with 2 three-point inertia reel  
seat belts and one lap belt.  
The system has been designed to  
be fully operational for ten years.  
SAFETY: SEAT BELTS  
Have it replaced at the end of this  
period.  
To adjust the height of the  
front seat belts  
Pull the knob 1 and slide it.  
Use the buckle retaining hooks when  
the rear seats are not occupied.  
To lock the seat belts  
Pull the strap, then insert the end into  
the buckle.  
* According to specification.  
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CHANGING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL BATTERIES  
A
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  
B
Manual synchronisation  
- Switch off the ignition,  
- Switch on the ignition,  
- Immediately after switching on the  
ignition press button A.  
KEYS  
THE REMOTE CONTROL  
A single press on button A locks the  
doors and boot or tailgate, this is dis-  
played 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.  
Without central locking  
The key individually Iocks and unlocks  
the doors and boot or tailgate.  
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).  
With central locking  
Turning the key in the driver’s door  
lock will lock or unlock the doors and  
boot or tailgate. If either of the front  
doors is not closed, the central locking  
will not work.  
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 repro-  
grammed.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
To unlock the doors and boot  
or tailgate  
Place the ignition key in the lock of  
one of the front doors and turn it  
towards the front of the vehicle.  
1
Alternatively, press button 2 on the  
remote control.  
2
Important  
After deadlocking, anybody inside  
the car, and without the remote  
control, will not be able to get out  
by themselves. The doors can  
only be unlocked by using the  
remote control, or the ignition key  
in the door lock.  
If the battery is disconnected  
deadlocking remains activated. It  
is still possible to open one of the  
front doors using the ignition key,  
but the key will only open that par-  
ticular door.  
DEADLOCKING*  
Deadlocking is an additional security device which means that the interior and  
exterior door controls cannot open the doors, when deadlocked.  
Deadlocking can be carried out in two ways:  
- With the remote control.  
- With the ignition key.  
To operate deadlocking  
After locking the doors you have five seconds in which to operate the dead-  
locking.  
If using the remote control:  
- press button 1 once to lock your vehicle, the direction indicators stay on for  
2 seconds.  
- press button 1 for a second time within the five seconds to deadlock your vehi-  
cle, the direction indicators flash once.  
- press button 2 to unlock your vehicle, the direction indicators flash several times.  
If using the ignition key, keep the key in the lock of one of the front doors, with the  
key turned towards the rear of the vehicle (turn the key towards the front to unlock).  
* According to specification.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
To programme the remote  
control(s)  
To programme the deadlocking  
To check that programming  
has been correctly carried out:  
- press button 1 on the remote con-  
trol key (or one of the remote con-  
trol keys*).  
- the doors and boot or tailgate will  
lock.  
- if this is not the case: repeat the  
programming.  
Do not operate the dead-  
locking if there is some-  
one inside the vehicle.  
remote controls key(s) (on first use):  
- the doors must be unlocked.  
Keep your key reference  
- use the key with remote control to  
turn on the ignition (to position A  
“accessories”).  
- immediately press the large button  
on the key.  
- turn off the ignition.  
number in a safe place.  
This will enable you to order a  
new key if the key is lost or stolen.  
Check that the batteries are in  
good condition.  
If the red indicator light comes on  
this indicates correct operation of  
the transmitter but not that the  
doors have been opened or  
locked; wait at least one second  
between each attempt.  
* According to specification.  
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ALARM SYSTEM*  
To set the alarm (exterior and  
interior protection)  
The ignition must be switched off.  
To disarm the alarm (exterior  
and interior protection)  
Press the unlocking button on the  
Setting and disarming the  
alarm  
remote control.  
You must be outside the vehicle  
The doors unlock.  
Press the locking button of the  
remote control key (if your vehicle  
has deadlocking, you then need to  
press this button again).  
The doors will lock.  
The direction indicators come on  
continuously for two seconds.  
The red lamp on the switch flashes  
once a second.  
Five seconds afterwards : the exteri-  
or protection is set.  
Switching off the siren  
The alarm completes the security  
equipment of your vehicle. It com-  
prises two types of protection:  
The direction indicators flash for two  
seconds.  
The red lamp on the switch goes out.  
Note : if the lamp continues to flash  
after disarming the alarm, it is  
because it has been triggered. This  
flashing will stop on switching on the  
ignition.  
- exterior protection: when this is  
set, the alarm sounds if a door,  
the bonnet, the boot or the tail-  
gate are opened.  
- interior sensor protection: when  
it is set, the alarm sounds if the  
sensors detect a variation in the  
air movement inside the vehicle  
(breaking of a window) or a  
movement inside the vehicle.  
Fifty seconds afterwards : the interi-  
or protection is set.  
Note : when the alarm is triggered,  
the siren sounds for thirty seconds.  
It is also equipped with an anti-  
tamper function.  
It then stops, but the alarm remains  
set.  
If an attempt is made to neutralise  
the leads to the siren, the central  
control or the battery:  
- the alarm is triggered,  
- the siren sounds, the headlights  
come on*.  
Warning  
If, on setting the alarm, a door, the  
boot, tailgate or the bonnet are not  
properly closed, the siren will be trig-  
gered briefly. If the vehicle is proper-  
ly closed within forty five seconds  
after this, the alarm is set, the direc-  
tion indicators come on continuously  
for two seconds.  
In all cases the alarm is set forty five  
seconds afterwards.  
* According to specification.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Selecting the type of  
protection  
Locking without setting the alarm  
Special precautions  
To set the alarm with exterior pro-  
tection only  
If, while you are away from the vehi-  
cle, you wish to leave a window par-  
tially open or a pet inside the vehicle,  
you should choose exterior protec-  
tion only. In this case :  
To lock the vehicle without  
setting the alarm  
It is the remote control which sets the  
alarm.  
Therefore, if you wish to lock the  
vehicle without setting the alarm,  
use the key.  
To charge or replace the battery :  
- Switch on the ignition.  
- Within ten seconds after switching  
on the ignition press the interior  
protection switch 1 and keep it  
pressed for two seconds.  
- The indicator light flashes rapidly  
for three seconds.  
- Switch off the ignition.  
1
- Switch off the ignition.  
- Press the interior protection switch  
1 until the lamp comes on continu-  
ously.  
- Get out of the vehicle.  
- Press the locking button (or the  
deadlocking button if the vehicle is  
fitted with this) on the remote con-  
trol.  
- The doors will lock.  
- The direction indicators come on  
continuously for two seconds.  
- The red lamp on the switch  
flashes once a second.  
To disarm the alarm on exterior pro-  
tection only.  
- You can then disconnect the bat-  
tery.  
After reconnecting the battery :  
- Lock, then unlock, the vehicle,  
using the remote control.  
Emergency cut-off  
(Failure of the remote control)  
Unlock the doors with the key.  
Open the door.  
The alarm is triggered. You then  
have ten seconds to stop it :  
- Switch on the ignition.  
- Immediately press the interior pro-  
tection switch 1.  
- The siren stops and the alarm is  
disarmed.  
The alarm will be set the next time  
the vehicle is locked.  
Press the unlocking button on the  
remote control key.  
The doors unlock and the courtesy  
lights come on.  
The direction indicators flash for two  
seconds.  
The red lamp on the switch goes out.  
DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS  
TO THE ALARM SYSTEM.  
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DOORS  
LOCKING FROM INSIDE THE  
VEHICLE  
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  
Opening the doors from  
outside  
Without central locking  
To lock, press button A. The button  
locks that door.  
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 ignition  
key when you leave the vehicle,  
even for a short time.  
The high frequency remote control  
is a high-performance system  
which has a powerful beam. There-  
fore do not operate it while it is in  
your pocket as there is a possibil-  
ity that it may unlock your vehicle.  
With central locking  
To lock, press button A.  
Locking the driver’s door locks the  
front and rear doors and the tailgate.  
On the other doors the button only  
locks that door.  
Opening the doors from  
inside  
A
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Locking or unlocking the  
boot or tailgate  
3 or 5 door without central locking  
1
Turn the key in the tailgate lock.  
Locking or unlocking the  
boot or tailgate  
3 or 5 door with central locking  
The tailgate locks and unlocks at the  
same time as the doors.  
4 door or estate  
Using the key: turn the key in the boot  
or tailgate lock.  
Using the remote control*: the boot or  
tailgate locks and unlocks at the same  
time as the doors.  
Child lock  
This prevents opening of the rear  
doors from inside the vehicle.  
Turn control 1 a quarter turn using the  
ignition key.  
It is still possible to open the doors  
from outside the vehicle.  
Tailgate release  
In the event of a central locking oper-  
ating fault, this enables the tailgate to  
be unlocked:  
- fold the rear seats to gain access  
to the control from inside the  
vehicle.  
- Insert the ignition key in the  
opening and slide it to unlock the  
tailgate.  
Locking the boot only (4 door)  
Turn the key to the right in the boot  
lock.  
The boot will be locked whatever the  
action of the remote control or the  
driver’s door lock.  
To open, turn the key to the left in the  
boot lock. The boot will then be locked  
at the same time as the central  
locking of the doors.  
The seat back locking control enables  
you to prevent unauthorised entry to  
the boot, even if the doors are open.  
* According to specification.  
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1
TILT AND SLIDE ELECTRIC  
SUN ROOF*  
Bonnet  
Inside the vehicle: Pull the handle.  
Outside the vehicle  
Raise the catch 1 and support the  
bonnet as it rises.  
Open the cover.  
To open  
Press the rear part of the switch 1.  
To close  
Press the front part of the switch 1.  
To tilt  
Press the front part of the switch 1.  
To close, press the rear part of the  
switch 1.  
Tilting manual sun roof  
Tilt the handle.  
* According to specification.  
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Fuel filler flap  
To open*: firmly pull the handle on  
the floor to the outside of the driver’s  
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 approx-  
imately 13 gallons (60 litres).  
Use the ignition key to open and close  
the fuel filler cap independently of  
opening the doors.  
* According to specification.  
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Dipped beam/main beam change  
Pull the stalk fully towards you.  
Front and rear fog  
lamps on.  
B
A
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.  
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.  
Direction indicators  
(flashers)  
Left : downwards.  
Right : upwards.  
Front and rear fog lights  
To switch on, turn the ring. The posi-  
tion is confirmed by the light on the  
instrument panel.  
LIGHTING CONTROL  
Front lights  
Selection is by turning ring A.  
Front and rear (ring B)  
Horn  
Press the end of the  
lighting stalk.  
Lights off.  
Lights off.  
Front fog lamps on.  
Side lights on.  
These operate with the side lights and  
the dipped/main beam headlamps.  
Dipped/main beam  
headlamps  
* According to specification.  
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Automatic windscreen wiper  
In position 1, the wipers operate auto-  
matically and adjust their speed to  
the rainfall.  
After switching off the ignition or  
after starting, this function must be  
re-set, so the sensor can detect the  
condition of the windscreen.  
To do this, change the stalk position :  
– from 1 to 0 then back to 1 (con-  
3
In good weather or in rain,  
both day and night, if the  
rear fog lamp is lit it  
causes glare and is pro-  
2
hibited.  
Do not forget to switch it off as  
soon as it is no longer needed.  
Do not cover the rain detector  
located on the windscreen behind  
the interior mirror.  
When using an automatic car  
wash, switch off the ignition or  
check that the wiper control is not  
in the automatic position.  
1
firmed by a single wipe),  
– change from 1 to 2, then back to 1  
(confirmed by two wipes).  
0
A
In winter it is advisable to wait for  
the windscreen to completely clear  
of ice before operating the auto-  
matic wipe.  
4
WINDSCREEN WIPERS  
Rear screen wiper  
(estate)  
Turn ring A to the first notch,  
Front windscreen wipers  
3 Fast wipe.  
for intermittent wiping.  
2 Normal wipe.  
Rear screen wash  
(estate)  
Turn ring A beyond the first  
1 Intermittent or automatic wipe.  
0 Park.  
notch.  
4 Single wipe.  
Windscreen and headlamp  
wash*  
Pull the wipers stalk towards you.  
The headlamps wash works if the  
dipped or main beam headlamps are  
on.  
* According to specification.  
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2
3
4
ELECTRIC WINDOWS*  
Temporary locking of the rear  
windows (child safety) control  
This allows the rear windows to be  
1. Driver’s electric window control.  
locked in any position.  
You have two options*:  
NOTE: as a safety measure (children  
on board), remove the ignition key  
when leaving the vehicle even for a  
short time.  
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.  
* According to specification.  
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A
Manual mirrors  
Operate the adjusting lever in all four  
directions to adjust.  
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.  
Tilting windows (3-door)  
To open the rear side windows, tilt the  
lever A and push the window out-  
wards.  
When parked, the mirrors can be folded back manually.  
The driver’s mirror is “non-spherical*” in order to reduce 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.  
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Athermic windscreen*  
The windscreen has two non-reflec-  
tive zones located either side of the  
base of the interior rear-view mirror.  
These are for affixing toll cards or  
parking passes.  
Note: the athermic glass reduces the  
effect of the sun’s rays, by limiting  
the heating of the passenger com-  
partment, but its reflective coating  
blocks radio signals.  
Rear screen blind (4 door)*  
Pull the blind by the central tab then  
position the hooks in the locations.  
Support it as it returns.  
Storage compartments (estate)  
There are two storage compartments,  
fitted with elastic retaining straps,  
behind the boot side trims.  
To gain access to a storage compart-  
ment, pull the handle towards you.  
* According to specification.  
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Hazard warning lights  
The switch and the direction  
indicators flash.  
Rear screen demisting  
Rear screen (and mirrors)*  
electric demisting control.  
This controls the indicator  
lights simultaneously and continu-  
ously.  
Goes out automatically after  
approximately 12 minutes to avoid  
excessive power consumption.  
Only use in case of danger, in an  
Pressing the button again will operate  
for  
1
2
emergency stop or for driving in  
unusual conditions.  
They can operate with the ignition off.  
the  
12 minutes.  
demisting  
another  
Digital clock*  
Setting:  
1 - Adjusting of hours.  
2 - Adjusting of minutes.  
Outside temperature display*  
This indicates the outside tempera-  
ture. When the temperature is  
between minus 3 °C and + 5 °C, the  
°C symbol flashes indicating a risk of  
ice.  
* According to specification.  
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1
3
Front ashtray  
To empty:  
- open and pull the unit.  
To replace:  
- push in fully.  
Front and rear courtesy lights  
Lighter  
Press and wait  
a
few  
moments until it pops out  
automatically.  
Off.  
Gradual illumination on  
opening or closing a door.  
Rear ashtray  
To empty, open and pull towards you.  
Lights permanently on with  
the key in the accessories  
position or with the ignition  
on.  
1 - Front courtesy light.  
2 - Left map-reading light.  
3 - Right map-reading light.  
With the key in the accessories or  
ignition on position, press the corre-  
sponding switch.  
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX  
Starting  
To start the engine, put the selector lever in N or P.  
Press the brake pedal when starting the engine and to exit position P.  
A
B
Positions of the selector lever  
These positions are displayed on the instrument panel.  
1
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).  
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 1 with the lever in position 2.  
To exit position 1, press switch 1 again or move the selector lever.  
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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.  
Snow Programme  
Any disruption of the  
system is signalled by the  
simultaneous flashing of the  
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.  
Sport and Snow lights on  
the instrument panel. In  
such a case, the gearbox will operate  
in downgraded mode. You may feel  
a substantial knock when reverse is  
selected from P or N (without any risk  
of damage to the gearbox).  
Special operating features  
Do not exceed 60 m.p.h.  
(100km/h).  
During prolonged braking, the  
gearbox changes down automatically,  
so as to provide efficient engine  
braking.  
- If you take your foot off the accel-  
erator suddenly (when you are  
taken by surprise, for example), the  
gearbox will not change up, so as to  
improve safety.  
Contact  
a
without delay.  
PEUGEOT dealer  
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.  
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.  
-
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.  
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  
Sport programme  
The Sport programme favours perfor-  
mance for sporty driving and more  
dynamic acceleration.  
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.  
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.  
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THE ABS ANTI-LOCK  
BRAKING SYSTEM*  
In conjunction with tyres of an  
approved make and in good condi-  
tion, the ABS system with electronic  
brake force distribution improves the  
stability and handling of your vehicle,  
particularly on an uneven or slippery  
surface.  
The anti-lock braking system comes  
into operation automatically when  
there is a risk of wheel lock.  
In the event of emergency braking,  
press very firmly without reducing  
the pressure. In some conditions  
the normal operation of the ABS  
may be felt as vibrations of the  
brake pedal.  
Manual gearbox  
The positions are indicated on the  
gear lever knob.  
Handbrake  
Application  
When you have parked the vehicle,  
pull up the handbrake to apply it.  
Reverse gear can only be engaged  
from neutral when the vehicle is  
stationary, with the engine idling.  
To ease application and release of the  
handbrake, press the brake pedal and  
pull up the handbrake with the engine  
running.  
Power steering  
This is a comfort device which offers  
the best compromise for parking, and  
for driving at high speeds.  
Release  
Press the button before releasing the  
handbrake.  
Special features of the six  
speed  
gearbox*  
Raise the lock  
ring under the  
knob before  
engaging reverse.  
* According to specification.  
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AIRBAGS*  
The airbag system has been  
designed to maximise the safety of  
the occupants in the event of serious  
collisions. It works in conjunction with  
the seat belts.  
The electronic detectors register and  
analyse any abrupt deceleration of the  
vehicle; if the triggering threshold is  
reached the airbags inflate instantly  
and come between the occupants and  
the vehicle.  
Immediately after the impact, the  
airbags deflate rapidly, so that they do  
not hinder the visibility of the occu-  
pants and their exit if necessary from  
the vehicle.  
The airbags are not deployed in the  
case of collisions which are not  
serious, for which the seat belt is suf-  
ficient to ensure maximum protection.  
FRONT AIRBAGS*  
DISARMING THE  
PASSENGER AIRBAG*  
These are folded in the centre of the  
steering wheel for the driver and in  
the fascia for the front passenger.  
They are deployed simultaneously  
(except in cases where the airbag is  
disarmed), for frontal impacts where  
there is a risk of injury to the head or  
chest.  
To ensure the safety of your child,  
it is essential to disarm the pas-  
senger airbag when you install a  
rearwards-facing child seat on the  
front passenger seat.  
Remove the ignition key, insert it into  
the passenger airbag switch 1 and  
turn it to the “OFF” position.  
The seriousness of  
a collision  
depends on the nature of the obstacle  
and the speed of the vehicle at the  
moment of the collision.  
Airbags only operate when the  
ignition is switched on.  
Note: the gas escaping from the  
cushion can be a minor irritant.  
One of these two warning  
lights* on the instrument panel  
is lit throughout the disarming  
procedure.  
* According to specification.  
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In the “OFF” position, the passenger  
airbag will not be triggered in the  
event of an impact.  
As soon as you remove the rear-  
wards-facing child seat from the front  
passenger seat, turn the airbag switch  
to the “ON” position, to arm the airbag  
and thus ensure the safety of your  
passenger in an impact.  
Passenger airbag precautions  
Operating check  
It is indicated by one of the lights on  
instrument panel.  
If the passenger airbag is armed (pas-  
senger airbag switch in the “ON” posi-  
tion), the light will come on for  
6 seconds when the ignition is  
switched on.  
Vehicle fitted with a passenger airbag  
disarming switch:  
- disarm the airbag  
if you install a  
rearwards-facing  
child seat on the  
front passenger  
seat,  
If the passenger airbag is disarmed  
(passenger airbag switch in the “OFF”  
position), the light will stay on.  
- arm the airbag  
when you trans-  
port an adult on  
the front passen-  
ger seat.  
Only the airbag warning light  
remains on,  
or,  
Vehicle not fitted with a passenger  
airbag disarming switch:  
the airbag warning light  
comes on for six seconds  
after the ignition is switched  
on and the airbag disarming  
ilight remains on permanently.  
- do not install a rear-  
wards-facing child seat  
on the front passenger  
seat.  
In any case, if the light flashes,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
Never place your feet or any object  
on the fascia.  
* According to specification.  
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SIDE AIRBAGS*  
* *  
These are incorporated into the front  
seat back frame on the door side.  
They are deployed independently of  
each other depending on which side  
the collision occurs, in collisions which  
could cause injury to the chest, the  
abdomen or the head.  
Operating check  
This is indicated by one of the lights  
on the instrument panel.  
It comes on for 6 seconds, each time  
the ignition is switched on.  
If one of the switches:  
– does not light up when the ignition  
is switched on, or,  
– does not go out after 6 seconds or,  
– flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
* According to specification.  
** During model year and depending  
on model.  
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WARNING  
For the front and side airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:  
• Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.  
• Sit in a normal upright position.  
• Do not leave an accessory, or any other object between the occupants of the front seats and the airbags. It could  
hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants.  
• All work on the airbag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT  
network.  
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the airbag systems checked.  
• The airbag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years after the vehicle has been registered.  
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer at this time.  
• Front airbags*  
• Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.  
• Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.  
• Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.  
• Side air bags*  
• Fit only approved covers to the front seats  
• Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side airbag  
inflates.  
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.  
* According to specification.  
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SIDE AIRBAGS*  
* *  
These are incorporated into the front  
seat back frame on the door side.  
They are deployed independently of  
each other depending on which side  
the collision occurs, in collisions which  
could cause injury to the chest, the  
abdomen or the head.  
Operating check  
This is indicated by one of the lights  
on the instrument panel.  
It comes on for 6 seconds, each time  
the ignition is switched on.  
If one of the switches:  
– does not light up when the ignition  
is switched on, or,  
– does not go out after 6 seconds or,  
– flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,  
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.  
* According to specification.  
** During model year and depending  
on model.  
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DRIVING YOUR 306  
WARNING  
For the front and side airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:  
• Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.  
• Sit in a normal upright position.  
• Do not leave an accessory, or any other object between the occupants of the front seats and the airbags. It could  
hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants.  
• All work on the airbag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT  
network.  
• After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the airbag systems checked.  
• The airbag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years after the vehicle has been registered.  
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer at this time.  
• Front airbags*  
• Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.  
• Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.  
• Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.  
• Side air bags*  
• Fit only approved covers to the front seats  
• Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side airbag  
inflates.  
• Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.  
* According to specification.  
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