oil dipstick Peugeot 308 2015.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge,
information on the oil level is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on, at the same time as the
service information.
th
e level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30


minutes.
Oil level correct
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-

A
= max; never exceed this
level,
-

B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
Refer to the petrol or Diesel engine
section to locate the dipstick and the oil
filler cap on your engine.
1
Instruments

227
Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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Practical information

228
* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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229
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
F Locate the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
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.
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Practical information

230
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F
u
n
screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube. After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Practical information

384
eBA ............................................................... 120ec
o-driving (advice) ........................................ 10
ec

onomy mode

............................................. 219
el

ectronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD)

........................................................ 120
em

ergency call
..................................... 11

9 , 2 9 6
em

ergency
warning lamps


.................................... 11 9 , 2 4 3
em

issions control system, SCR .............2 7, 2 3 5
en

ergy economy mode

.................................219
en

gine compartment

............................227, 228
en

gine, Diesel
......... 1

5, 215, 228, 277, 284, 288
en

gine, petrol

................................ 215, 227, 278
en

vironment
......................... 1

0, 53, 62, 91, 102,
168, 232, 241, 274
eS

C/ASR
...............................
..................17, 1 2 0
E
G
Dynamic (sport) ............................... ..............169
Dynamic stability control (DSC)


...................................... 17, 21, 120, 12 2
Cruise control ................................
17
3 , 17 7, 18 0
Cruise control, active
.................................... 180
Cup holder

...............................

........................ 80
ga

uge, fuel.............................................. 12, 213
ge

arbox, automatic

.............................162, 165,
169 -171, 177, 181, 234, 274
ge

arbox, manual

.................................162, 163,
170, 177, 181, 234
gea

r lever, automatic gearbox
.....................16

5
Filling the AdBlue tank
..................................242
Filling the fuel tank
................................21
3, 215
Filter, air
...............

.........................................233
Filter, oil


.........................................................233
Filter, particle


........................................232, 233
Filter, passenger compartment


.....................233
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................254
Fitting roof bars


.............................................223
Fittings, boot
............................................. 8

6, 87
Fittings, interior


...............................................80
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.................213
Flashing indicators


........................................111
Foglamps, front


.............................110, 256, 260
Foglamps, rear


..............................110, 261, 263
Folding the rear seats


.....................................78
Frequency (radio)


..................................312, 3 6 6
Fuel ................................................................ 215
Fuel consumption
............................................ 10
Fu

el tank.................................................. 2 2, 213
Fusebox, engine compartment


.....................270
Fuses


.............................................................266
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio


......................................... 314, 3 6 8
Date (setting)
...............................

............. 4 4 - 47
Daytime running lamps
..............................

.... 109, 112, 256, 259
Deactivating the passenger airbag
.................................................. 1

2 7, 1 3 3
Deactivation of DSC (
e

SC)

........................... 12 2
Deadlocking


.............................................. 50, 58
Demisting/defrosting, front


........................... 101
Demisting/defrosting, rear
.................... 10

2, 10 6
Denon (audio system)

............................ 88, 298
Dimensions


................................................... 292
Dipstick
................

.................................... 31, 2 29
Direction indicators


....... 111, 256, 259, 261, 263
Display of inter-vehicle time


.......................... 187
Display screen, instrument panel
...............................

.... 12, 16 4
Display screen, multifunction (with audio system)

................................. 45, 46
Display screen, multifunction (without audio system)

.................................. 47
Driving economically ....................................... 10
D
F
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