cooling PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owners Manual

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Warning lightsis onCauseActions, observations
Engine autodiagnostics system
fi xed. The emission control system is faulty.
This light should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
fl ashing.
The engine management system is faulty, there is a risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level fi xed with the needle in the red zone. The fuel tank contains approximately 5 litres.
Depending on your style of driving and your engine, you have enough fuel left to drive approximately 30 miles (50 km).
Fill your fuel tank as soon as possible. Capacity approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Coolant temperature fi xed with the needle in the red zone. The temperature of the cooling system is too high.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure fi xed. The engine lubrication circuit is faulty.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge fi xed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
This light should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Coolant temperature indicator
System which informs the driver of the
changes in the temperature of the en-
gine coolant while driving.
With the engine running, when the
needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
light 1 and the central STOP warning
light come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

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Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system
by changing a setting. The other func-
tions will still be controlled automati-
cally.

 Pressing the "AUTO" button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.
 Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning. 6. Air distribution adjustment

 Press one or more but-
tons to direct the air fl ow
towards:
7. Air fl ow adjustment
 Turn this control to the left
to decrease the air fl ow or
to the right to increase the
air fl ow.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
- the windscreen and side windows (de-icing or demisting),
- the windscreen, the side windows and the vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells,
- the vents and the footwells,
- the vents,
- the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.
The air fl ow indicator lights, between
the two fans, come on progressively in
relation to the value requested.
For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the
minimum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.

 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until

"LO" (low) is displayed or to the
right until "HI" (high) is displayed. Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).

 Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator light on the

"A/C" button comes on.

CHECKS
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
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). The brake fl uid level should be
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 The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid is
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.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engi-
neand conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
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.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is cold. Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance
will be deactivated automati-
cally if an original PEUGEOT
towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of
genuine PEUGEOT towbars
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted
to a PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fi tted
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle, in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Coolant temperature indicator
With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
lamp 1 and the central STOP warn-
ing lamp come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
and/or
Particle
emissions fi lter
(Diesel)
fi xed, associated
temporarily with lighting of the service warning lamp
and the message "Risk of particle fi lter blocking" This indicates that the
particle emissions fi lter is
starting to become saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow,
regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h) until
the service warning lamp switches off.
fi xed, associated temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates the minimum
level for the Diesel fuel
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a PEUGEOT dealer.