Peugeot 306 C (2001 year). Instruction

YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE

100

THE AUTOMATIC

AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX

P. Park.

R. Reverse.

N. Neutral.

D. Drive: in this position, all four gears change automatically.

3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.

2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.

1. Selection of first gear only.

Selection of first gear is from position 2 by pressing switch 1.

Position of selector lever
This is shown by an indicator on
the instrument panel.

Starting
To start the engine, place the
selector lever in position N or P.
Press the brake pedal when start-
ing the engine or when selecting a
forwards or reverse gear.

A. Sport programme.

B. Snow programme.

YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE

IDENTITY CARD FOR YOUR 306 Cabriolet

Customer’s name: .................................................................................................

Model : ....................................................................................................................

Colour : ...................................................................................................................

Audio equipment : .................................................................................................

Engine model : .......................................................................................................

Fuel to be used : Petrol ..........................................................................................

Tyre inflation pressure : .........................................................................................

Dimensions of tyres : .............................................................................................

First service due : ..................................................................................................

Servicing schedule : Services every : ...................................................................

Date of first M.O.T.*: ..............................................................................................

Date of second M.O.T.*: .........................................................................................

*According to current legislation.

P A R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S

For your PEUGEOT, use only accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the network.
They all carry the PEUGEOT guarantee.

Safety:

Anti-theft alarm, engraving of window, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit…

Comfort :

Telephone console, armrests, seat covers compatible with side airbags, mats, boot tray,
sunroof, luggage net, door deflectors, storage under rear parcel shelf…

Communication :

Audio equipment, telephone, CD changer, audio accessories, CB, speakers, naviga-
tion...

Personalisation :

Alloy wheels, wheel trims, long range lights, fog lamps, sports exhaust, mud flaps,...

Leisure:

Towbar, roof box,…

Children:

Booster seats and child seats, side blinds and rear blind...

Maintenance products:

Windscreen wiper fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products...

1 - YOUR 306 CABRIOLET AT A GLANCE

1 - 15

PEUGEOT Servicing
PEUGEOT Servicing ...............................................18
Special features.......................................................19
Types of service ......................................................20
The maintenance cycle of your 306 cabriolet..........20
PEUGEOT servicing levels A and C........................21
Tables of lubricants..................................................22

Routine maintenance
Checking levels .......................................................26
Changing a wheel....................................................28
Changing a bulb ......................................................32
Changing a fuse ......................................................35
Charging a battery...................................................40
Fitting audio equipment ...........................................41
Towing your vehicle .................................................42
Using a tow bar .......................................................43
Bodywork maintenance ...........................................44

2 - CONTENTS

1 6 - 1 7

3 - MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

18 - 45

C O N T E N T S

4 - YOUR 306 CABRIOLET IN DETAIL

46 - 99

Electric hood
Opening...................................................................46
Closing automatically ..............................................47
Closing manually .....................................................48
Hard-top
Removal ..................................................................50
Refitting ...................................................................52
Heating / air conditioning
Ventilation................................................................54
Heating ....................................................................56
Air conditioning........................................................57
Audio equipment
Audio RB1 ...............................................................58
Audio RD1 ...............................................................68

Doors and boot
Keys ........................................................................78
Remote control ........................................................78
Doors.......................................................................79
Boot .........................................................................79
Bonnet .....................................................................80
Filling with fuel.........................................................81
Seats
Front seats ..............................................................82
Child seats...............................................................84
Seat belts ................................................................85
Instruments and controls
Steering wheel controls ...........................................86
Instrument dials and lights ......................................88
Service indicator......................................................92
Electric windows......................................................94
Mirrors .....................................................................95
Comfort and safety ..................................................96

- DRIVING YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

100 - 105

Automatic autoadaptive gearbox...........................100
Manual gearbox - brakes.......................................102

Airbags ..................................................................103

6 - TECHNICAL DATA

106 - 109

Engines .................................................................106
Consumption .........................................................107
Weights ................................................................107

Dimensions............................................................108
Identification elements of your 306 cabriolet .........109

8 - ALPHABETICAL INDEX

112 - 113

7 - SPECIAL FEATURES

110 - 111

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals:
• Every 20 000 miles (30 000km) or every 2 years for petrol engines.

The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly; topping up of the
oil between oil changes is normal.

It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of mind, that your PEUGEOT dealer will carry out a levels check
and top-up midway between each routine service, at the time or distance intervals specified.

This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within the
Peugeot network. At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a PEUGEOT Safety Check, for a nominal fee.

A PEUGEOT professional will carry out a quick check and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant
and screen wash).

If the oil level is too low, there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 1 500 miles
(2 500km), depending on the conditions of use.

The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10 000 miles
(15 000km) for petrol engines.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

SPECIAL FEATURES

Some of your vehicle’s vital components have specific servicing schedules.

The airbags and the pretensioning seat belts must be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked during each regular service at the PEUGEOT dealer.

NB: the coolant does not need to be renewed.

Arduous conditions of use

If the vehicle is used under certain particularly arduous conditions:

• Continuous door-to-door use.
• Town use (e.g. taxi).
• Repeated short journeys, with the engine cold in low temperatures,

Or in long stays under the following conditions:

• Hot countries with temperatures often above 30 °C.
• Cold countries with temperatures often below minus 15 °C.
• Countries with a dusty atmosphere.
• Countries whose lubricants or fuels do not conform to our recommendations.

It is necessary to follow an “Arduous conditions” service schedule which includes special operations and shorter service
intervals:

• Every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every year.

TYPES OF SERVICE

Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, defined by the manufacturer in accordance with each vehicle’s specific
technical features.
This cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service A and C, intermediate visits, and a few additional operations depending
on your vehicle ; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 306.
Services of type B are designed for less recent vehicles.
Your dealer will indicate the type and content of the next service when the first service is carried out, and at each
subsequent service.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

MILES (KM)

20,000 (30 000)

40,000 (60 000)

60,000 (90 000)

80,000 (120 000)

1st service at

6,000 miles (10 000 km)*

or 6 months*

The validity of the

Warranty depends

on this service.

100,000 (150 000)

120,000 (180 000)

140,000 (210 000)

160,000 (240 000)

180,000 (270 000)

Intermediate visit.

* Whichever comes first

Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60,000km)
Brake fluid replacement every 2 years or every 40,000 miles (60,000km).
These operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or synthetic oil

can also be used.

THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR PETROL 306 CABRIOLET

Service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years

+ timing belt replacement

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

PEUGEOT SERVICING LEVELS A AND C

Level

Operations

Description of operations for 1st service

Services

Intermediate visit

DRAIN AND REFILL

- Engine drain and refill.

- Oil filter.

REPLACEMENT

- Fuel filter (Petrol).

- Air filter element.

- Spark plugs (Petrol).

- Engine oil (check + top up).

- Manual gearbox oil (check + top up).

- Battery (check + top up) if plug is removable.

LEVEL

- Front/rear windscreen wash (check + top up).

- Coolant (check + top up).

- Brake fluid (check + top up).

- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification).

- Operation of lights and indicators.

- Condition of glass, headlamp and light lenses and mirrors.

- Horn.

- Windscreen washer jets.

- Condition of wiper blades.

- Condition and tension of ancillary drive belts.

- Handbrake.

- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers), check for leaks.

CHECK

- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters.

- Brake pad wear.

- Clearances, hubs, rods, ball joints, flxible mountings.

- Sealing of dampers.

- Wear of rear linings.

- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel).

- Emission control check according to current legislation (Petrol).

- Pollen filter check (according to specification).

- Visual check of the whole vehicle by a PEUGEOT dealer.

ROAD TEST

: All driving conditions

: Specific conditions

TRADE NAMES OF APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS IN EUROPE (1)

TOTAL

IRL

(1) Minimum quality level: petrol: ACEA A3 and API SH/SJ ; ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Européens Automobiles (Association of European Automobile Manufacturers) - API = American Petroleum Institute.

If oil is used which does not conform to the ACEA A3-B3 standards, this requires the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule to be followed, which involves shorter intervals between services

* This Energy Saving oil may only be used in engines specifically designed for it (from 2000 Model Year).

P E T R O L

TIV

7000

10W

TIV

9000

TIV

9000

30*

TZ 7000

15W

10W

30*

TZ 7000

10W

TZ 9000

9000

TZ 9000

30*

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

20W

15W

10W

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
APPROVED LUBRICANTS

The oils which appear in the table
opposite are suitable for most
purposes.

The diagram opposite states the
optimum range of viscosity depen-
ding on the temperatures at which the
oils are to be used.

It is also possible to use synthetic oils
of 'superior quality.

In the absence of semi-synthetic or
synthetic oils, oils of API SH/SJ may
be used by following the 'Arduous
Conditions' maintenance schedule
which specifies shorter intervals.

Do not hesitate to ask for advice from
a PEUGEOT dealer to maintain
driving pleasure and to minimise the
maintenance cost of your vehicle.

For countries outside Europe, please
contact a local PEUGEOT dealer.

TOTAL

ESSENTIAL

Manual

ESSO GEAR OIL BV

TOTAL TRANSMISSION BV

gearbox

75W-80 PR 9736.41

75W-80

Automatic

ESSENTIAL

gearbox ATF

4HP20-AL4

AL4

PR 9736.22

Automatic

ESSO ATF D

TOTAL FLUIDE AT42

gearbox

PR 9730.94

4 HP-14

Power steering

ESSO ATF D

TOTAL FLUIDE AT42

PR 9730.94

Brake fluid

PEUGEOT DOT4

Coolant

PROCOR TM108 / GLYSANTIN G33 or REVKOGEL 2000

ESSENTIAL Protection to minus 35 °C

Other approved products

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Power steering fluid reservoir*.

Engine oil filler cap.

Air filter.

Brake fluid reservoir.

Battery.

Engine oil dipstick.

Oil filter.

Coolant reservoir.

Screenwash reservoir.

* According to specification.

1.6 litre petrol engine

1.8 litre and 2 litre 16 valve petrol engines

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Power steering fluid reservoir*.

Engine oil filler cap.

Engine oil dipstick.

Brake fluid reservoir.

Battery.

Air filter.

Oil filter.

Coolant reservoir.

Screenwash reservoir.

* According to specification.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

CHECKING THE LEVELS

Engine

Checking the oil level
Check the level regularly and top
up between changes (maximum
consumption is 0.5 litres per
600 miles (1,000 km).
The oil level should be checked with
the vehicle level, engine cold.
There are two marks on the dipstick:

A = maximum.

B = minimum.

Oil change: according to the manu-
facturer’s servicing schedule.
– Dipstick. Never fill past the

maximum mark A.

– Oil level gauge on the instrument

panel.

Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments.

Oil filter
Change the filter regularly in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule.

Used oil
Prevent used oil from coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin.
Do not dispose of used oil into drains
or into the ground.
To maintain the reliability of engines
and emission control systems, the use
of additives in the engine oil is pro-
hibited.

Brake fluid reservoir

– The level should always be above

the DANGER mark on the reser-
voir.

– If the level drops substantially,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.

Fluid change
– must be carried out according to

the manufacturer’s schedule.

– use fluids approved by the manu-

facturer, which fulfil DOT4 stan-
dards.

Coolant reservoir
Use the fluid approved by the manu-
facturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan: because this fan
can operate with the ignition key
removed, and because the cooling
system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
If necessary, in a breakdown, slacken
the cap to the first notch to release
the pressure to prevent any risk of
scalding. When the pressure has
dropped remove the cap and top up
the level.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306 CABRIOLET

Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir, with the engine
cold. The level should always be
above the MINI mark, close to the
MAXI mark.

Windscreen and headlamp wash
reservoir*
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use
products approved by PEUGEOT
(capacity 4,4 litres or 6 litres with
headlight wash).

Battery
At the start of winter, have your
battery checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

Air filter
Regular replacement of the filter
element is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change it twice
as often.

Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town or for short
journeys or which are driven in a
sporty manner. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads even
between services.

Manual gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Check the level according to the man-
ufacturer’s service schedule.

Autoadaptive automatic gearbox
This does not need an oil change:
have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to the
manufacturer’s service schedule.

Only use products
approved by Automobiles
PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-

mance from components as impor-
tant as the power steering and the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects
and offers quite specific products.

Fuel supply cut-off*
In a serious collision, a system pre-
vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press
the switch on the angle of the front
left-hand suspension assembly, under
the bonnet.

* According to specification.

Peugeot 306 C (2001 year). Instruction - part 7