oil dipstick Peugeot 308 2016 Owner's Manual

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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.
the l
evel read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30
m

inutes.
Oil level correct
this is indicated by a message in the
in strument panel.
Oil level incorrect
this is indicated by a message in the
in strument 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
i nstrument panel. Contact a Peu geOt d ealer
or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
di pstick:
-
A = m

ax; never exceed this
level,
-
B = m

in; 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.
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Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Co olant header tank.
3.
Br

ake fluid filler cap.
4.
Ba

ttery / Fuses.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A i

r f i l t e r.
7.
engin

e oil dipstick.
8.
eng

ine oil filler cap.
thi

s engine is shown as an example.
the l
ocations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Co olant header tank.
3.
Br

ake fluid filler cap.
4.
Ba

ttery / Fuses.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A i

r f i l t e r.
7.
engin

e oil dipstick.
8.
eng

ine oil filler cap.
9.
Pr

iming pump*.
thi

s engine is shown as an example.
the l
ocations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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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
a ny time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
t he 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
c ompartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F


t
ak
e the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F
Wi

pe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F
Re

fit 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.
top t

hem up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to en

sure 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
m

inutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
eu

ge
Ot
r

ecommends 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 .
-
If t

he level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
-
If t

he level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
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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
ns
crew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
Ad

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

it a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
Ad

d more oil if necessary.
F
Af

ter 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.
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Dynamic (sport) .............................................16 9
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
...................................... 1

7, 21, 120, 12 2
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) - Digital radio
......................................... 3

14, 3 6 8
Date (setting)
............................................. 4

4 - 47
Daytime running lamps
.......................... 10

9, 112, 256, 257, 259
Deactivating the passenger airbag
.................................................. 1 2

7, 1 3 3
Deactivation of DSC (
eS

C)
........................... 12

2
Deadlocking
...............................

............... 50, 58
Demisting/defrosting, front
........................... 10

1
Demisting/defrosting, rear
.................... 102

, 10 6
Denon (audio system)
............................ 8

8, 298
Dimensions
..............................

..................... 292
Dipstick
.................................................... 3

1, 2 29
Direction indicators
....... 1

11, 256, 259, 261, 263
Display of inter-vehicle time
.......................... 18

7
Display screen, instrument panel
................................... 12

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

5, 46
Display screen, multifunction (without audio system)
.................................. 47
D

riving economically ....................................... 10
Driving positions (storing)
............................... 74
eB

A
.............................................................
..120
eco

-driving (advice)
........................................ 10econ

omy mode
...............................
..............219
ele

ctronic brake force distribution
(
eBF

D)
...............................
.........................120
emer

gency call
..................................... 11 9

, 2 9 6
emer

gency
warning lamps
.................................... 11

9 , 2 4 3
emi

ssions control system, SCR
............. 2

7, 2 3 5
ene

rgy economy mode
................................. 2

19
engin

e compartment
............................ 2

27, 228
engin

e, Diesel
.........15

, 215, 228, 277, 284, 288
engin

e, petrol
................................ 2

15, 227, 278
envi

ronment
......................... 10

, 53, 62, 91, 102,
168, 232, 241, 274
eSC

/ASR
................................................. 1

7, 1 2 0
F
DE
G
Cruise control ................................173 , 17 7, 18 0
Cruise control, active .................................... 18
0
Cup holder
....................................................... 80
gau

ge, fuel.............................................. 12, 213
gea

rbox, automatic
.............................16

2, 165,
169 -171, 177, 181, 234, 274
gear

box, manual
..............................
...........162,
163, 170, 177, 181, 234
gear

lever, automatic gearbox
.....................165
F

illing the AdBlue tank ..................................2
42
Filling the fuel tank ................................ 213
, 215
Filter, air
........................................................ 23

3
Filter, oil
......................................................... 23

3
Filter, particle
........................................ 23

2, 233
Filter, passenger compartment
..................... 23

3
Fitting a wheel
............................................... 25

4
Fitting roof bars
............................................. 2

23
Fittings, boot
............................................. 86

, 87
Fittings, interior
............................................... 80
F

lap, fuel filler
................................................2

13
Flashing indicators
........................................ 111
F

oglamps, front
.............................1

10, 256, 260
Foglamps, rear
.............................. 1

10, 261, 263
Folding the rear seats
..................................... 78
F

requency (radio)
..................................3

12, 3 6 6
Fuel ................................................................ 215
Fuel consumption
............................................ 10
Fue

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

70
Fuses
................

.............................................266
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