cooling PEUGEOT 308 CC 2008 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine management system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the emission control system.
Low fuel level.
If this comes on, it indicates that
you only have enough fuel left
to drive approximately 30 miles
(50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximately
60 litres.
Maximum coolant
temperature.
If this comes on, it indicates that
the temperature in the cooling
system is too high. Stop the vehicle im-
mediately and as safely as possible. Air bags.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the air bag, roll-over hoop or
seat belt pretensioner systems.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened.
If this comes on, it indicates
that the driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened or has un-
fastened his seat belt.
It also indicates that one or more rear
passengers have unfastened their seat
belt.
Water in diesel ** .
If this comes on, it indicates the
presence of water in the diesel
fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injec-
tion system on Diesel engines.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the bonnet *
is open:
Battery charge.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt...). Engine oil pressure.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine lubrication circuit. Stop the
vehicle immediately and as safely as
possible.
Specifi c warning lights
* Only with alarm.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continuously,
this indicates the occurrence of a fault in
the ESP/ASR system.
** According to country.
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The displaying of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
Specifi c warning lights
The other warning lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Depending on the seriousness of the
fault, they may be displayed in orange
or red. Certain warning lights may be
linked with those of the instrument
panel.
If they are linked with the
STOP
warning light, stop the vehicle imme-
diately and as safely as possible.
Directional headlamps.
If this fl ashes, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the di-
rectional headlamps system. Engine oil pressure.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine lubrication circuit. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible.
Service.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in one of the following:
Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine management system. Engine oil level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient level of oil in the
engine. Stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and as safely as possible.
Coolant temperature.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible. Battery charge.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt...).
- the engine management system,
- the emission control system.

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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 nee-
dle 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.
Manual Check
System which informs the driver of the
warnings present and of the activated
or deactivated status of the functions.


With the engine running, to start a
manual check, press the "CHECK/000"
button on the instrument panel.
If no "major" faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears on the large in-
strument panel display. If a "minor" fault has been detected, the
warning lights concerned then
"CHECK
OK" appear on the large instrument
panel display. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If a "major" fault has been detected,
only the warning lights concerned ap-
pear on the large instrument panel dis-
play. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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COMFORT
VENTILATION
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle’s
passenger compartment. Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger com-
partment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to
obtain the level of comfort required by
mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you
to diffuse the air in the passenger com-
partment combining several air vents.
The air fl ow control enables you to in-
crease or reduce the speed of the ven-
tilation blower.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger com-
partment is fi ltered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at
the base of the windscreen or from the
inside in air recirculation mode. Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel
A on the cen-
tre console. Depending on the model,
the functions offered are:
- the level of comfort required,
- the air fl ow,
- the air distribution,
- the de-icing and demisting,
- the manual or automatic air condi- tioning controls.
Air diffusion

1. Windscreen de-icing or demisting
vents.

2. Front side window de-icing or de-
misting vents.

3. Side adjustable and closing vents.

4. Central adjustable and closing
vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

6. Adjustable and closing vents for the
rear passengers.

7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

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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 automatically.

 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 buttons
to direct the air fl ow to-
wards:
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.
8. Air intake/Air recirculation Switching the system off

 Turn the air fl ow control to the left un-
til all of the indicator lights switch off.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the system.
Temperature related comfort is no long-
er guaranteed but a slight fl ow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt.

 Turn the air fl ow dial to the right or
press the "AUTO" button to reacti-
vate the system with the values set
before it was switched off.

 Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator light on the
button comes on.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
Avoid driving for prolonged periods
with the system off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of in-
terior air (risk of condensation and
deterioration of the air quality).
- 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.
 As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent condensation.
The indicator light on the button
switches off.
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" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed. 9. Mono zone/Dual zone

 Press this button to equal-
ise the comfort value on the
passenger side with that
on the driver’s side (mono
zone). The indicator light on
the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
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.

9CHECKS
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 consump-
tion 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 engine
and 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 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. Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F12 30 A Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.

F13 40 A Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).

F14 - Not used.

F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.

F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.

F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.

F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.

F19 15 A Oxygen sensors (petrol), air cooling solenoid valves
(Diesel).

F20 10 A Controlled thermostat, variable timing solenoid
valves, Turbo pressure regulation solenoid valve
(Diesel), engine coolant level detector (Diesel).

F21 5 A Fan assembly relay supply, Turbo cooling
(1.6 l THP 16V).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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. 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. 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 pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning light and the

STOP warning light 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.
Driving advice
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting 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. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.