check engine PEUGEOT 308 2011 Owner's Manual
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BONNET
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing.
)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
Closing
)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.
)
Clip the stay in its housing.
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Opening
)
Open the front left door.
)
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door aper-
ture. The location of the interior
bonnet release lever prevents
opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
Do not open the bonnet in high
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything un-
der the bonnet, switch off the
Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
1.6 litre Turbo HDI engine
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve li-
tres of diesel.
)
Open the bonnet.
)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover
for access to the priming pump.
)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until resistance is
felt (there may be resistance at the
fi rst press).
)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start at
the fi rst attempt, wait around 15 sec-
onds before trying again).
)
If the engine does not start after a
few attempts, operate the priming
pump again then start the engine.
)
Clip the styling cover back in place.
)
Close the bonnet.
2 litre Turbo HDI engine
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of Diesel.
)
Open the bonnet.
)
Unclip the style cover for access to
the priming pump.
)
Slacken the bleed screw.
)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe with the
green connector.
)
Retighten the bleed screw.
)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.
)
Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place.
)
Close the bonnet.
On vehicle fi tted with HDi engines, the
fuel system must be primed if you run
out of fuel; refer to the engine compart-
ment view on the "Diesel engine" page.
If the tank on your vehicle is fi tted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
section "Access - § Misfuel prevention
(Diesel)".
If the engine does not start fi rst time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
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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.
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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.
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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 system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Brake fluid level
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture 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.
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 check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel will only
be valid 30 minutes after topping up. The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fl uid
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
low fl uid level is indicated by an
audible signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Top up the reservoir when you stop the
vehicle.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.
Changing the coolant
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 with or replaced with plain water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
When working under the bon-
net, take care, as certain areas
of the engine may be extreme-
ly hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between services. PEUGEOT
recommends that you check
the oil level and top up if necessary ev-
ery 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres). In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
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Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl u-
ids into sewers or onto the
ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised waste
disposal site.
Diesel additive level (Diesel engine
with particle emission filter)
The additive reservoir low level is indi-
cated by fi xed illumination of this warn-
ing lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multi-
function screen.
Used products
CHECKS
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for de-
tails of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.
Air filter
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(re-
fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and according to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
specifi c 12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation, for
which the involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is re-
quired when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Repair procedure
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"sealant" position.
)
Check that the switch B
is in
position "O"
.
1. Sealing
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.
)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
)
Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
Avoid removing any foreign
bodies which have penetrated
into the tyre.
Take care, this product is
harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,
colophony...) if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
Do not start the compressor
before connecting the white
pipe to the tyre valve: the
sealant product would be expelled
through the pipe.
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Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is
indicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it to
an authorised waste disposal site or
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to the valve
of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the compres-
sor (to infl ate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to defl ate: switch B
in position "O"
and
press button C
), according to the vehi-
cle's tyre pressure label or the acces-
sory's pressure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
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Disconnecting the cables
)
Raise the locking tab fully.
Reconnecting the cables
)
Position the open clip 1
of the cable
on the positive terminal (+) of the
battery.
)
Press vertically on the clip 1
to posi-
tion it correctly against the battery.
)
Lock the clip by spreading the position-
ing lug and then lowering the tab 2
.
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries
without disconnecting the ter-
minals fi rst.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if it is fi tted with a 6-speed
electronic gear control gearbox or an
automatic gearbox.
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regu-
lations and must not, in any circum-
stances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special col-
lection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
)
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
)
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the igni-
tion before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
of the electronic systems. However, if
problems remain following this opera-
tion, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the panoramic sunroof blind,
- the satellite navigation system.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
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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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on 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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine 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 suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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 or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the weights
and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.