Introduction to the car manual Peugeot 106

Introduction to manual
The Peugeot 106 range was introduced in the UK in the Autumn of 1991. Originally, the 106 was available with a choice of 1.0 litre (954 cc), 1.1 litre (1124 cc) and 1.4 litre (1360 cc) petrol engines. At first, models...

Your Peugeot 106 Manual
The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage), provide...

General hazards
Scalding Don't remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot. Engine oil, automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid may also be dangerously hot if the engine has recently been running....

Special hazards
Hydrofluoric acid This extremely corrosive acid is formed when certain types of synthetic rubber, found in some O-rings, oil seals, fuel hoses etc, are exposed to temperatures above 400°C. The rubber changes into a...

Jump starting
Make sure that the booster battery is the same voltage as the discharged one in the vehicle. If the battery is being jump-started from the battery in another vehicle, the two vehicles MUST NOT TOUCH each other. Make...

Wheel changing, identifying leaks and towing
Warning: Do not change a wheel in a situation where you risk being hit by another vehicle. On busy roads, try to stop in a lay-by or a gateway. Be wary of passing traffic while changing the wheel - it is easy to become...

Advanced driving
Many people see the words 'advanced driving' and believe that it won't interest them or that it is a style of driving beyond their own abilities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Advanced driving is...

Lubricants and fluids
Engine Petrol — Synthetic or semi-synthetic multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 5W-40 or 10W-40 to specification API SH/SJ and/or ACEA A3: ESSO ULTRA/ULTRON or TOTAL QUARTZ Diesel — Synthetic or semi-synthetic...

Choosing your engine oil
Engines need oil, not only to lubricate moving parts and minimise wear, but also to maximise power output and to improve fuel economy. How engin oil works Beating friction Without oil, the moving surfaces inside your...

Tyre pressures (tyres cold)
Note: Refer to the tyre pressure data plate on the rear edge of the driver's door (visible when the door is open) for the correct tyre pressures for your particular vehicle. Pressures apply only to original-equipment...

Dimensions and Weights
Note: All figures are approximate and may vary according to model. Refer to manufacturer's data for exact figures. Dimensions Overall length — 3564 mm Overall width — 1590 mm Overall height (unladen) — 1369 mm Wheelbase...

Conversion factors
Length (distance) Inches (in) x 25.4= Millimetres(mm) x 0.0394 = Inches (in) Feet (ft) x 0.305 = Metres (m) x 3.281 = Feet (ft) Miles x 1.609 = Kilometres (km) x 0.621 = Miles Volume (capacity) Cubic inches (cu in; in³)...

Vehicle identification
Modifications are a continuing and unpublicised process in vehicle manufacture, quite apart from major model changes. Spare parts manuals and lists are compiled upon a numerical basis, the individual vehicle...

Jacking and vehicle support
The jack supplied with the vehicle tool kit should only be used for changing the roadwheels - see " Wheel changing ". When carrying out any other kind of work, raise the vehicle using a hydraulic (or "trolley") jack and...

Disconnecting the battery
Several systems fitted to the vehicle require battery power to be available at all times, either to ensure their continued operation (such as the clock) or to maintain control unit memories which would be wiped if the...

Maintenance and overhaul tools
Introduction A selection of good tools is a fundamental requirement for anyone contemplating the maintenance and repair of a motor vehicle. For the owner who does not possess any, their purchase will prove a...

Special tools and working facilities
Special tools The tools in this list are those which are not used regularly, are expensive to buy, or which need to be used in accordance with their manufacturers instructions. Unless relatively difficult mechanical...

Glossary of technical terms
A ABS (Anti-lock brake system) A system, usually electronically controlled, that senses incipient wheel lockup during braking and relieves hydraulic pressure at wheels that are about to skid. Air bag An inflatable bag...

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