coolant reservoir Peugeot 308 2015 Owner's Manual

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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


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gine oil dipstick.
8.


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gine oil filler cap.
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is engine is shown as an example. t
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e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
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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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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