check engine Peugeot 308 2017 User Guide
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
these systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.
th
is is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
th
e DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
th
e correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly and
repair procedures used by P
e
uge
Ot
dealers.
to f
ully benefit from the effectiveness of
these systems in wintry conditions, it is
essential to fit a set of four winter tyres
to the vehicle.
t
h
is will allow the vehicle
to retain a neutral behaviour.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC system, so that the wheels can spin freely
and regain grip.
Operating fault
It is however recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress the button.
th
is warning lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
DSC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30
mph (50 km/h) (except gt and gt
i v
ersions).
F
P
ress the button again to
reactivate it manually. If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Activation
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Safety
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F 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.
Side wind
F 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.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th
e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
th
e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine P
e
uge
Ot
towbar is used. For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Driving
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the
P
indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Manual release
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F
b
riefly push the control lever.
Manual application Recommendations
the area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
th
e complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal until the doors are
closed.
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Driving
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
p
articular conditions on a slope are met,
-
t
he driver’s door is closed.
th
is hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal. On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually.
t
h
en check that the
parking brake indicator lamp is on (but
not flashing) in the instrument panel.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
With a manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D or M
.
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F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F
P
ull towards the + sign and release to
change up a gear.
F
P
ush towards the - sign and release to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
th
e sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Manual operation
Invalid value during manual
operation
this symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
If the selector lever is not in position P ,
w hen the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F
R
eturn the selector lever to
position
P; the audible signal stops
and the message disappears. With the ignition on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode
and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R and from N to R
.
th
is will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a Pe ugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode. You risk damaging the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the lever from position P
to another position when the
battery is flat.
to r
educe fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the selector lever at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in S
tO
P mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
lever in position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
You must switch off the ignition, then start the
engine again.
th
e Stop & Start system requires
a 12
V battery of a special specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on
the 12 V batter y , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the system has been deactivated
in S
tO
P mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
th
is is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message.
Deactivation / Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically
at every new engine start by the driver.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
th
e system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message. Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to S
tA
R
t
mode.
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the system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
the
system is deactivated automatically:
-
o
n switching off the ignition,
-
i
f the engine stalls,
-
i
f no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-
a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-
i
f the road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-
w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-
a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o
n opening the driver's door,
-
i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
th
e operation indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal.
th
e driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
th
e system is switched off automatically:
-
w
hen towing a trailer,
-
i
f the driver's door is opened,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70 km/h).
to s
witch the system of for a prolonged period,
contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
-
t
his warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message
appears, accompanied by an
audible signal,
Operating faults
In the event of a fault, the symbol
for the button changes to alert
mode and the warning lamp flashes
for a few moments then goes off.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road
dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-
t
his symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off. If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not
taken into account by the Park Assist
system during a manoeuvre.
Depending on version:
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Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision. When it first comes on, less than 6 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before you star t the
engine.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel only.
th
e filler neck is narrower, admitting petrol
nozzles only. It is still possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank but this must be done slowly.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device.
Diesel misfuel prevention
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into
the fuel filler neck of a Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap.
t
h
e system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel filler
nozzle.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel
prevention device may make refuelling
impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with misfuel
protection, so before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the P
e
uge
Ot
dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable
for the fuel pumps in the country in which you
intend to travel.
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Bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
t
A R
t m
o d e .
Opening
Closing
F take the stay out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
F
u
n
clip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
to
avoid damaging electrical units,
it is strictly forbidden to use a high
pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
F
P
ull the safety catch towards you, then
raise the bonnet.
F
O
pen the door.
F
P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
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Checking levels
take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
the location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule.
t
o
p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to e
nsure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face
with
the engine having been off for more than
30 minutes.
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
e
uge
Ot
recommends that you check the level, and
top-up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
-
I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Practical information