Peugeot 308 2015 Owner's Manual

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the brake fluid level must be
between the marking "A" (MA X
located on the remote reservoir) and
the marking " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for
your vehicle for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" 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 any
work.
to a

void 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 replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
to
p up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle. Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
ta

ke used oil to a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filterthe presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. t
h
e involvement
of a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Particle filter (Diesel)
the start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration.
t
h
is does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
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less otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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Manual gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.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
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
this system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
e

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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
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or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
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selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
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less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. For more information, refer to the "
el
ectric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Automatic gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
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Weights and towed loads
the weights are given in the registration
certificate for your vehicle and on the
manufacturer's VIN plate.
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e information can also be obtained from
P
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dealers and is included in the
descriptive table of technical characteristics for
the vehicle in sales brochures.
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e maximum type-approved trailer weight
varies according to market zone.
In each country, you must comply with local
legislation on towed loads.
For information on your vehicle's towing
capabilities and its gross train weight,
contact a P
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dealer.Load transfer
If the towing vehicle has not reached the gV W,
it is possible to transfer this weight to the trailer.
th

e gross train weight and maximum
trailer weight are valid up to an altitude of
1
000 metres; the maximum trailer weight
specified must be reduced by 10 % for every
additional 1
000 metres of altitude.
In all cases, do not exceed the weight of
the trailer and the
gt
W
, indicated on your
registration certificate.
Observe the towing capacities of your vehicle.
th

e weight of a braked trailer with load
transfer can be increased on condition that the
equivalent weight is removed from the vehicle
and the
gt
W i
s not exceeded.
High ambient temperatures may result in a
reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to
protect the engine. If the ambient temperature
is above 37 °C, limit the towed load to 700 kg,
without any transfer of load.
th

e speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed
60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation
in force in your country).
th

e recommended nose weight (weight on the
towbar ball) is 75 kg.
engines
the values (engine capacity, net maximum
power, power to weight ratio, engine speed,
CO
2 emissions, ...) are given in your vehicle's
registration document.
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ey can also be obtained from P
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dealers and are included in the descriptive
table of technical characteristics for the vehicle
in sales brochures.
For more information, contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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technical data

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Dimensions (in mm)these dimensions have been measured on a vehicle that is not loaded.
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Affaire version
Number of seats: 2 persons.useable boot volume: 1.31 m3
In metres ( m)
Load floor length 1.4 5 8
Load width at the wheel arches 1.03 6
Load width at the centre 1.07 7
Load height
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a

t the centre 0.916
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a

t the load aperture 0.831
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b

elow the luggage cover 0.5
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.


t
h
is number is engraved on the chassis
near the right hand front wheel arch.
th

e tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.
B.
V

ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.


t
h
is number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through the
windscreen. C.
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anufacturer's label.


t
h
is self-destroying label on the middle
door pillar, right or left hand side, contains
the following information:
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he manufacturer's name,
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he e
u
ropean whole vehicle type
approval number,
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t
he vehicle identification number (VIN),
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t
he maximum authorised weight (gross
vehicle weight),
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t
he maximum authorised weight with
trailer (gross train weight),
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he maximum front axle weight,
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t
he maximum rear axle weight.D.
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yre/paint label.


t
h
is label on the middle door pillar, driver's
side, contains the following information:
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t
he tyre inflation pressures, laden and
unladen,
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t
he tyre sizes (including the tyre load
index and speed rating),
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t
he inflation pressure for the spare
wheel,
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t
he paint colour code.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSIST ANCE CALL

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EMERGENCY OR ASSIST ANCE CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than
2
seconds. Flashing of the green L e D and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made to the
"P
euge O t
Connect SOS" centre*.
The green LED remains on (without flashing) when communication is
established. It goes of

f at the end of communication. When the ignition is switched on, the green
L
e D comes on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has been made**.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
t

he green
LED goes off. Cancellation is confirmed by a voice message.
to cancel a call, tell the "P

euge O t
Connect SOS" call centre that the call
was a mistake.
"P

euge
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t
Connect SOS" immediately locates your vehicle, starts
communication with you in your language**, and where necessary sends
the appropriate public emergency services**. In countries where the
service is not available, or when the locating service has been expressl\
y
declined, the call sent directly to the emergency services (1

12) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.
*

Subject to the general conditions for the service available from dealers\

and to technological and technical limitations. If the orange LED flashes: there is a system
fault.
If the orange L

e D is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a P
euge O t
dealer
.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the P
euge O t
dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the configuration of these services
and, if desired, modified to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country ,
configuration is possible in the official national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to improve the quality of
"P

euge O t
CONN
e C t
services" services to customers, the manufacturer
reserves the right to carry out updates to the vehicle's on-board telema\
tic
system.
**


Depending on the geographical cover of "P
euge O t
Connect SOS",
"PEUGEOT

Connect Assistance" and the official national language
selected by the owner of the vehicle.


t
he list of countries covered and P euge O t
CONN
e C t
services
services is available from dealers or at www

.peugeot.co.uk.
PEUGEOT Connect SOS PEUGEOT Connect Assistance
Operation of the system