Peugeot 308 SW BL 2008 Owner's Manual

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DIESEL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking the level of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and for repriming the
fuel.

1. Power steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

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

5. Battery.

6. Fuse box.

7. Air fi lter * .
8. Dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.

10. Repriming pump * .

11. Degas 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 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 us-
ing 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 multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
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 rec-
ommendations. 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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CHECKS
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 uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Used products
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (re-
fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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CHECKS
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 uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Used products
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (re-
fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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CHECKS Only use products recommended
by PEUGEOT or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear status
Brake pads
Handbrake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if a loss of effective-
ness of this system is no-
ticed, the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing book-
let for the details of the level
checking interval for this com-
ponent.
6-speed piloted manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy
wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle (saloon)".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel, detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

4. Centring guide.
Permits the refi tting of an alloy wheel on the hub.

5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheelbrace to the special "anti-
theft" bolts.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a
faulty wheel for the spare
wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The tools 1 and 6 are installed in the
boot left-hand side trim.
The tools 2 to 4 are installed in a box,
in the centre of the spare wheel, placed
underneath the vehicle.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 open the access fl ap in the left-hand
side trim,

 remove the wheelbrace from its
support,

 refer to the paragraph "Access to
the spare wheel" on the next page
to retrieve the other tools.
Access to the tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle (SW)".
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel, detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

4. Centring guide.
Permits the refi tting of an alloy wheel on the hub.

5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheelbrace to the special "anti-
theft" bolts.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that the
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space-saving" type
spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel, alloy or of the "space saving"
type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in its housing.

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

 Put the box back in place in the
centre of the wheel and clip it.

 Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that the
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space-saving" type
spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a
winch system underneath the vehicle.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel, alloy or of the "space-saving"
type.
Taking out the wheel

 Open the fl ap with the eye to release
the winch and access its control
nut.

 Unscrew this nut fully, using the
wheelbrace 1 , to unwind the winch
cable.

 Detach the wheel/box assembly
from the rear of the vehicle.

 Take out the hook to release the
wheel/box assembly, in accordance
with the illustration.

 Take out the black plastic centring
cone.

 Take out the wheel to gain access to
the box.

 Slide the box cover to the centre
and remove it to gain access to the
other tools.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Putting the wheel back in place

 Store the corresponding tools in the
box and close the cover.

 Position the box on the ground and
centre the spare wheel on it.

 Position the black plastic centring
cone (on the steel or "space-saving"
type wheel only).

 Pass the hook into the box cover.

 Raise the wheel/box assembly
underneath the vehicle by tightening
the winch control nut using the
wheelbrace 1 .

 Tighten fully and check that the
wheel is horizontally fl ush against
the fl oor.

 Close the fl ap with the eye to lock
the winch.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer. If you purchase a wheel of uniform
size to replace the "space-saving"
type spare wheel, the shim, locat-
ed underneath the vehicle, must
be removed. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.