engine coolant Peugeot 208 2013 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls





LCD instrument panel
1.
Engine coolant temperature gauge. 2.Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).3.Engine oil level indicator.4. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an electronic or automatic gearbox.
5. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h) This can be switched off with a long press on B.
A. General lighting dimmer.B.
Recall the service information.
Reset the function selected (service
indicator or trip distance recorder).
Setting the time.
Switching the digital speedometer on and off.
6.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.7.
Ser vice indicator, then total distance recorder (miles or km).
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition.8. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
9. Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
10.Fuel gauge.



Dials and screens
Control buttons

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Instruments and controls
Active matrix instrument panel
Dials and screens
Control buttons
1.
Engine coolant temperature gauge.2.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min),graduation according to engine (petrol or Diesel).3.
Cruise control or speed limiter
settings.4. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an
electronic or automatic gearbox. 5. Speedometer (mph or km/h).
A.Main lighting dimmer. B.Instrument panel mood lighting.
C.Recall of the service information.
Reset the selected function (service
indicator or trip distance recorder).
6
. Service indicator, then total distance
recorder (miles or km).
These functions are displayed successively on switching on the ignition.
7.Trip distance recorder (miles or km).8. Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).9.Fuel gauge.

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Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, associated with another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Servicefixed, associated with another warning lamp. Major faults have occurred. Refer to the section on this warning lamp and youmust then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop.
fix
ed associated with a message (if a displayscreen is fitted). F
aults have occurred for which there
is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen (if a display screen is fitted) and refer to the corresponding section:
- engine oil level alert,
- risk o
f blockage of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).
- Diesel fuel additive level (Diesel with particle
emissions filter),
You must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop withoutdelay.

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Instruments and controls
Coolant temperature
gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B, the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the central STOP
warning lamps come on,accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to
do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off theengine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.
After drivin
g for a few minutes, the temperatureand pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
) wait for the engine to cool, )
unscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,) top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

Be aware of the risk of burns whentopping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicatedon the reservoir).

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Practical information
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir. 2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MAX" mark but should never exceed it.

In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out anywork.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.



Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
When the engine is warm, the temperature o
f
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switchingoff the engine: take care with ar ticles andclothing that might become caught by thefan blades.

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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 212 Dimensions 211

Changing bulbs 161-167 - front - rear


Running out of fuel, Diesel 195
Opening the bonnet 188 Under the bonnet, petrol 189 Under the bonnet, Diesel 190 Petrol engines 201-202 Diesel engines 206-207
12V bat tery 174 -176 Load reduction, economy mode 176 , 17 7 Engine compar tment fuses 168 -169, 173
Petrol weights 203-205 Diesel weights 208-210

Checking levels 196 -198 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid- additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)Checking components 199 -200 - battery- air / passenger compar tment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads / discs