coolant reservoir PEUGEOT 308 2010 Owners Manual

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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.
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.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
+
Particle
emissions fi lter
(Diesel) fi xed, associated
temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. 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.

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34
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.
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.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
+
Particle
emissions fi lter
(Diesel) fi xed, associated
temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. 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.

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CHECKS
160
PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.

1. Power steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery/Fuses.

6. Fusebox.
7. Air fi lter * .

8. Engine oil dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.
* According to engine.

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CHECKS
161
DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.

1. Power steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery/Fuses.

6. Fusebox.

7. Air fi lter * .
8. Engine oil dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.

10. Priming pump * .

11. Bleed screw * .
* According to engine.