brake fluid Peugeot 308 SW BL 2012.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Brake fluid level


On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may operate
after the vehicle has been switched off,
even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid 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.

Oil level

The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched on
using the oil level indicator on
the instrument panel, or using
the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel will only
be valid 30 minutes after topping up. The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.


Power steering fluid level

The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.

It is normal to top up the oil level
between services. PEUGEOT re-
commends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Main beam.............................99,194, 195Maintenance...........................................23Map reading lamps...............................108Markings, identification.........................241Mat........................................................114Menu, main...........................................348Mini fuel level..........................................96Mirror, rear view......................................82
Navigation............................258, 297, 298Net........................................................122Number plate lamps.....................197, 199
Oil filter.................................................r176Oil level...........................................42, 174Opening the bonnet ..............................170Opening the boot..............................83,94Opening the doors............................83,91Opening the panoramic sunroof blind....95Opening the retractable screen..............56Operation indicator lamps................35,38
Jack ..............................................187,189JACK socket .................................331,352Jukebox (copy) .....................................272Jukebox (playing) .................................273
Keeping childrensafe..................125, 128, 133-135,146Key in ignition warning...........................85Key with remote control..............83,84,86
Labels, identification.............................241Lamps, warning andindicator..........................r29, 33, 35, 38LED daytime running lamps.................101Level, brake fluid..................................174Level, headlamp wash..................106, 174Level, power steering fluid...................174Levels and checks.........................172-175Lighting, guide-me home..............102, 103Lighting, interior............................r108, 109Lighting bulbs (replacement)..........194,197,199, 200Lighting control stalk...............................99Lighting dimmer......................................r44Lighting on reminder.............................100Loading.....................................23, 78, 216Load reduction mode............................210Load space cover.........................r119, 122Locating your vehicle..............................84Locking from the inside..........................92Long objects, transporting..............78, 115Luggage retaining strap........116, 118, 121
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Identification plates...............................241Ignition....................................................85Indicators, direction..............................137Inflating accessories (using the kit)......178Inflating tyres..........................................23Inputs for audio system.....................274, 331, 352,354Instrument panel lighting........................44Instrument panels.......................25-28,43Instrument panel screen...........25-27,151Interior fittings.......................................110Interior mood lighting............................109ISOFIX child seats................131, 133-135ISOFIX mountings................................131
IMirrors, door.....................................r80,81Misfuel prevention ..................................98Modularity, seats.....................................78Mountings for ISOFIX seats .................131MP3 CD................................................351Music media players.....................270, 326
Paint colour code..................................241Panoramic glass sunroof........................f95Parcel shelf, rear..................................r117Parking brake ...............................150, 177Parking sensors, front..........................168Parking sensors, rear...........................r167Particle emission filter..................r175, 176
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