PEUGEOT 308 2015 Owners Manual

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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.
Procedure
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top-up to be carried out.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key. F

P
lace the adjustable boot floor at an angle
(see the "Fittings" section) and raise the
boot floor for access to the AdBlue
® tank. S
ecure the boot floor by attaching its
cords to the hooks on the load space cover
support.
F

U

nclip the black plastic blanking plug using
a l eve r.
F

I

nsert your fingers into the aperture and
turn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

C

arefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.
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F Obtain a bottle of AdBlue®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue
®
tank is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert messages
and the impossibility of starting the
engine - you must add at least 3.8 litres
(so

two

1.89 litre bottles). F

A
fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
F
R
efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it
a 6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black plastic blanking plug,
clipping it in place.
F

L

ower the boot floor and the adjustable
f l o o r. Important:
in the event of a top-up
after a breakdown because of a lack
of additive , signalled by the message
"Top up emissions additive: Starting
prevented", you must wait around
5 minutes before switching on the ignition,
without opening the driver's door,
locking the vehicle or introducing the
key into the ignition switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10

seconds, start the engine.
Never dispose of AdBlue® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
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Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle. The content depends on your vehicle's equipment (temporary puncture repair kit or spare wheel).
Access to the tools
The main tools are stowed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

p
lace the adjustable boot floor at an angle
(refer to the "Fittings" section),
F

r
aise the floor,
F

s
ecure it by hooking its cords on the hooks
on the load space cover support,
For versions with a standard or
"space-saver" spare wheel
F remove the polystyrene storage box,
F u nclip by pulling at the top then remove the
carrier containing the tools.
For BlueHDi versions with
"space-saver" spare wheel
F remove the spare wheel,
F r emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

p
ush the jack for wards then lift it at the
r e a r.
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List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.
1.
A c
hock to immobilise the vehicle
(depending on equipment).
2.
R

emovable towing eye.
R

efer to the "Towing the vehicle section".
3.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box) (depending on equipment).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts. 4.
T

emporary puncture repair kit.
C

omprises a 12 V compressor and a
cartridge of sealant for the temporary
repair of a tyre; can be used to adjust tyre
pressures.
R

efer to the "Temporary puncture repair
kit" section.
5.


Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
6.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
7.
W

heel bolt cover removal tool (depending
on equipment).
F

or removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
8.
W

heel centre guide (depending on
equipment).
F

or refitting an alloy wheel to the hub.
For versions without spare
wheel:
For versions without spare
wheel:
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Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is stowed in the boot under the floor, in the polystyrene storage box. This kit consists of a compressor and a sealant cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and adjust the pressure of the tyre.
Access to the kit
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
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Description of the kit
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"
/ off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bar and psi).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
v

arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres... F. S
ealant cartridge.
G. W hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
Spe

ed limit sticker.The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
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Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
1. Sealing
F Uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F U nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
F

T

urn the selector A to the
"sealant" position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g.
ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
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F Remove the kit and screw the cap back on the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
F
S
witch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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F Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
2. Inflation
As soon as possible, go to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F Detach the angled base from the white pipe.
F
S

upport the compressor vertically.
F
U

nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
i nflating accessories
F Turn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-
i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F
A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.
F R emove the kit then stow it.
Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
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