coolant temperature Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls





Petrol-Diesel instrument panel



1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 tr/min or rpm),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).

2.
Engine oil temperature gauge.

3.
Fuel gauge.

4.
Engine coolant temperature gauge.

5.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).

6.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

7.
Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an
electronic gear control or automatic
gearbox.

A.
Main lighting dimmer.

B.
Display of alert log.
Recall of the service information.

C.
Reset the trip distance recorder.

8.
Display zone: aler t messages or state of
functions, trip computer.

9.
Trip distance recorder (miles or km).

10.
Automatic wipers
Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.



Dials and screens
Control buttons

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Instruments and controls










Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








STOP


fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the braking system, the power
steering, the engine oil pressure,
the engine coolant temperature or a
major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.





Service


on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:


- the engine oil level,

- saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).

- the power steering,

- a minor electrical fault.

- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls












Coolant temperature gauge

With the engine running, when the needle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP
warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

)
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,

)
when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C
, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D
, the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.


Engine oil temperature
gauge

Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).

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Practical information

Driving advice


Distribution of loads



)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.


Side wind



)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.

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Checks

Coolant level

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

On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, 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.
Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.



Fluid specifi cation

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.
Top up the reser voir when you stop the vehicle.

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319 Alphabetical index
4-zone air conditioning ....................... 87, 90, 92Battery ................................................... 196, 216
Battery, remote control ............................. 45 - 47
Battery recharge ........................................... 196
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......................... 257, 301
Bluetooth (telephone) .................................... 257
Boot ................................................................. 52
Boot (opening) ................................................. 40
Brake discs .................................................... 217
Brake lamps ..........................................188, 189
Brake pads .................................................... 217
Brakes ........................................................... 217
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................58
CD .................................................................294
CD MP3 ................................................ 295, 296
Central locking ................................................ 41
Changing a bulb .................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Changing a fuse ............................................ 192
Changing a wheel ................................. 176, 177
Changing a wiper blade ........................143, 200
Changing the date .........................................277
Changing the remote control battery ........45, 46
Changing the time ................................. 277, 310
Checking levels ..................................... 213, 215
Checking the engine oil level ..........................35
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .............................................. 170
Checks ................................... 210 -212, 216, 217
Children .........................................149, 153, 154
Child seats ................................................... 146
Child seats, conventional ...................... 148, 149
Child seats, Isofix .......................................... 154
Closing the boot .............................................. 52
Closing the doors ............................................ 41Dashboard fusebox ....................................... 192
Date (display) ................................................277
Daytime running lamps ................. 132, 183, 187
Deactivating ESP .......................................... 162
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................................... 166
Deadlocking .................................................... 42
Defrosting ........................................................ 92
Diesel additive level ...................................... 215
Diesel engine .......... 60, 209, 211, 212, 221, 224
Dimensions ...................................................227
Dipped beam ..................................129, 183 -185
Dipstick .................................................... 35, 213
Directional lighting ................................ 138, 139
Direction indicators ........ 133, 157, 183, 187-189
Door mirrors ..............................................68, 69
Driving positions (memorising) ....................... 63
Dual-zone air conditioning .............................. 92
Dynamic emergency
braking ..........................................................96
A
B
C
D
Colour and map display DT .................. 237, 278
Connectors, audio ........................... 73, 297, 299
Control stalk, wipers ..............................140 -142
Coolant level ........................................... 31, 213
Coolant temperature ....................................... 31
Coolant temperature
indicator ........................................................ 31
Cour tesy lamps ............................................. 144
Cruise control ........................................ 120, 123
Cup holder ....................................................... 71
Cur tain airbags .....................................168, 169 Accessories ..................................................205
Accessories socket,
12 volt............................................................ 71
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 137
Adjusting head restraints .......................... 61, 64
Adjusting seat belt height .............................. 164
Adjusting the steering wheel ........................... 70
Airbags ............................................................30
Air conditioning ...............................................83
Air conditioning
(digital) .................................................... 81, 84
Air conditioning
(manual) .................................................. 81, 82
Air filter .......................................................... 216
Air vents ..........................................................80
Alarm ............................................................... 48
Anti-theft steering lock ....................................95
Armrest ............................................................ 71
Assistance call ......................................158, 230
Audible warning ............................................ 158
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ..................................274, 300, 302
Audio system (radio) ..................................... 287
Automatic gearbox ................................ 106, 217
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ...................................... 130, 134
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ............................ 157
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ................................................. 140, 142
Auxiliary sockets ...........................................299