PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owners Manual
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or using
the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consumption
should not exceed 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1,000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d l e v e l
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display.
Top up the level when you stop the vehicle.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engi-
neand conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature
of the coolant is regulated by the fan. This
can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s c o l d . F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
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Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m -
ful to health or indeed very
corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT
dealer (France) or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by lighting
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message on
the multifunction screen.
Used products
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Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r m i n a l s
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, re-
fer to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.
Air filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
t h e m t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph). Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component. Following prolonged opera-
tion of the vehicle at very low
speed or at idle, you may, in
exceptional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the ex-
haust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or
the environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Dust filter/Anti-odour filter
(activated carbon)
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a fi l t e r w h i c h
traps certain dust and limits odours in
the ventilation and air conditioning.
Refer to the servicing booklet for its re-
placement interval.
Do not hesitate to change it if you notice
unpleasant odours, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may reduce the performance of the air
conditioning system and produce unde-
sirable odours.
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Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m -
ful to health or indeed very
corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT
dealer (France) or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by lighting
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message on
the multifunction screen.
Used products
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Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r m i n a l s
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, re-
fer to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.
Air filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
t h e m t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph). Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component. Following prolonged opera-
tion of the vehicle at very low
speed or at idle, you may, in
exceptional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the ex-
haust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or
the environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Dust filter/Anti-odour filter
(activated carbon)
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a fi l t e r w h i c h
traps certain dust and limits odours in
the ventilation and air conditioning.
Refer to the servicing booklet for its re-
placement interval.
Do not hesitate to change it if you notice
unpleasant odours, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may reduce the performance of the air
conditioning system and produce unde-
sirable odours.
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Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as the braking sys-
tem, PEUGEOT selects and offers
v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear status
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the checking interval for this
component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.
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TEMPORARY TYRE REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a bottle of sealant which per-
mits temporary repair of the tyre so that
you can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is located in the boot under the
fl o o r . I t i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e t o o l b o x , l o c a t e d
u n d e r t h e s t o r a g e b o x .
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Bottle.
Contains a sealant for temporary repair of the tyre.
2. 12 V compressor.
Permits adjustment of the pres- sure of the tyre.
3.
Two chocks to immobilise the vehicle.
4. Wheelbrace * .
Permits removal of the wheel trim a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
bolts.
5. Jack * with integrated handle.
Permits lifting of the vehicle.
List of tools
Other accessories
6. "Bolt cover" tool * .
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
7. Centring guide * .
Permits the repositioning of alloy wheels on the hub.
8. Socket for anti-theft bolts (located
i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) * .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
bolts.
Only tools 1 to 3 are necessary for
temporary repair of the tyre.
I f s u b s e q u e n t l y y o u w i s h t o c h a n g e
y o u r w h e e l , r e f e r t o " R e m o v i n g / fi t t i n g
a wheel" in this section.
9. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
R e f e r t o " E l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e "
in the "Driving" section.
R e f e r t o t h e p a r a g r a p h " T o w i n g
the vehicle".
10. E l e c t r i c b r a k e e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e
control.
* According to version.
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Using the kit
Switch off the ignition.
Tick the wheel to be repaired on the
speed limitation sticker enclosed
t h e n a f fi x t h e s t i c k e r t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s
steering wheel to remind you that a
wheel is in temporary use.
Place the two chocks under the
wheels to immobilise your vehicle.
Clip the bottle 1 on the compressor 2 .
Check that the switch A is tilted to
position "0" .
Connect the pipe of the bottle 1 to
the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
Unwind the pipe of the compressor 2
f u l l y , t h e n c o n n e c t i t t o t h e b o t t l e .
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r ' s e l e c t r i c
p l u g t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V s o c k e t .
Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running. This repair kit is available from
P E U G E O T d e a l e r s .
I t i s d e s i g n e d t o r e p a i r h o l e s
o f a m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r o f 6 m m , l o -
c a t e d e x c l u s i v e l y o n t h e t y r e t r e a d o r
shoulder. Avoid removing any foreign
bodies which have penetrated the
tyre.
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R e m o v e t h e c o m p r e s s o r a n d s t o r e
t h e b o t t l e i n t h e p l a s t i c b a g , s u p p l i e d
i n t h e k i t , t o a v o i d s t a i n i n g y o u r v e h i -
c l e w i t h t r a c e s o f fl u i d .
D r i v e i m m e d i a t e l y f o r a p p r o x i m a t e -
l y t w o m i l e s ( t h r e e k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t
reduced speed (between 10 and
3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) , t o fi l l t h e
puncture.
Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.
Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.
Switch on the compressor by tilting
the switch A to position "1" until the
tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars. I f t h i s p r e s s u r e h a s n o t b e e n
r e a c h e d a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e -
l y fi v e t o t e n m i n u t e s , t h e
tyre cannot be repaired; contact a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r t o h a v e y o u r v e h i -
cle repaired.
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T a k e c a r e , t h e b o t t l e o f fl u i d
contains ethylene-glycol. This
product is harmful if swallowed
and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i c a t -
ed on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a single
u s e ; e v e n i f o n l y p a r t l y u s e d , i t m u s t
be replaced.
A f t e r u s e , d o n o t d i s c a r d t h e b o t -
t l e i n t o t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , t a k e i t t o a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r o r t o a n o r g a n i s a -
tion responsible for its collection.
Do not forget to obtain a new bot-
t l e o f fi l l i n g p r o d u c t , a v a i l a b l e f r o m
P E U G E O T d e a l e r s .
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r ' s e l e c t r i c
p l u g t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V s o c k e t
again.
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the com-
p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h A in position
"1" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h A in position
"0" and press button B ) , i n a c c o r d -
a n c e w i t h t h e v e h i c l e ' s t y r e p r e s s u r e
label (located on the door aperture
o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e ) , t h e n r e m e m b e r
t o c h e c k t h a t t h e l e a k i s fi l l e d c o r r e c t -
ly (no further loss of pressure after
s e v e r a l m i l e s [ k i l o m e t r e s ] ) .
R e m o v e t h e c o m p r e s s o r , t h e n s t o r e
the whole kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) f o r n o m o r e t h a n a p -
p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 5 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) .
V i s i t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r a s s o o n a s
possible to have the tyre repaired or
replaced by a technician. I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t y r e
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , t h e
t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g
light will remain on after the wheel
has been repaired until the system is
r e i n i t i a l i s e d b y a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
p l a c e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r a t a n
a n g l e ( r e f e r t o t h e " L a y o u t " s e c t i o n ) ,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its cord on the
h o o k o n t h e r e a r s h e l f s u p p o r t ,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x ,
unclip by pulling upwards then re-
m o v e t h e b o x c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s .
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
T o m a k e t h e o p e r a t i o n e a s i e r , r e -
m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
u n s c r e w t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t ,
With the JBL bass box
r e m o v e t h e b a s s b o x d i s c o n n e c t i n g
t h e e l e c t r i c a l h a r n e s s ,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x .
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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
p l a c e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r a t a n
a n g l e ( r e f e r t o t h e " L a y o u t " s e c t i o n ) ,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its cord on the
h o o k o n t h e r e a r s h e l f s u p p o r t ,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x ,
unclip by pulling upwards then re-
m o v e t h e b o x c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s .
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
T o m a k e t h e o p e r a t i o n e a s i e r , r e -
m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
u n s c r e w t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t ,
With the JBL bass box
r e m o v e t h e b a s s b o x d i s c o n n e c t i n g
t h e e l e c t r i c a l h a r n e s s ,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x .