engine coolant PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owners Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lights.
Dials
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the en- gine coolant (° Celsius).
3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remain- ing in the tank.
4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
5. Display.
6. Display zero reset or service indi-
cator re-display button.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or service
indicator) or displays the service in-
dicator again.
7. Instrument panel lighting rheostat.
Adjusts the brightness of the light- ing of the instruments and controls,
if the lights are on.
For further information, refer
to the paragraph relating to
the button or function and its
associated display.
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Warning lights
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the switching on of one of the following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning ligh t must be investigated further by reading the associated message on
the multifunction display.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y p r o b l e m s , d o n o t h e s i t a t e t o c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Warning lightsis onCauseActions, observations
STOP
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d w i t h another warning light and accompanied by a message on the display.
It is associated with a punctured wheel, the braking, the power steering, the engine oil pressure or the coolant temperature.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Service
temporarily. A minor fault which does not h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t has occurred.
Identify the fault by consulting the message shown on the display, such as:
- the closing of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) .
For any other faults, contact a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
fi x e d . A major fault which does not h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t has occurred.
Identify the fault by consulting the message shown on the display and c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Electronic parking brake fl a s h i n g . The electronic brake is not applied automatically.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the i g n i t i o n a n d c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
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Warning lightsis onCauseActions, observations
Engine autodiagnostics system
fi x e d . The emission control system is faulty.
This light should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
fl a s h i n g .
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 P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Low fuel level fi x e d w i t h t h e n e e d l e 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 x e d w i t h t h e n e e d l e 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 t h e i g n i t i o n a n d c a l l a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Engine oil pressure fi x e d . 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 P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
Battery charge fi x e d .
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 P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
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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.
C o n s u l t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r . 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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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fuse box.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
* A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
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DIESEL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d f o r r e p r i m i n g t h e f u e l .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fuse box.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. R e p r i m i n g p u m p * .
11. D e g a s s c r e w * .
* A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
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CHECKS
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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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e , b u t i t
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l a n t
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.
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , i t s
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e d u c e
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance
will be deactivated automati-
c a l l y i f a n o r i g i n a l P E U G E O T
towbar is used.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d t h e
STOP warning lamp come
o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
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
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e , t h u s
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of
g e n u i n e P E U G E O T t o w b a r s
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
d e s i g n s t a g e o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t
t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d
t o a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a P E U G E O T
d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d
u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e - e q u i p m e n t
i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' 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 l t e r
(Diesel)
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
temporarily with lighting of the service warning lamp
and the message "Risk of p a r t i c l e fi l t e r b l o c k i n g " This indicates that the
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n s fi l t e r i s
starting to become saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow,
r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r b y d r i v i n g a t a
speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h) until
the service warning lamp switches off.
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d 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.