engine oil Peugeot 508 Dag 2010.5 Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0. A. With the ignition on, the needle should indicate the fuel remaining. B. With the engine running, the associated low level warning lamp should go off.
Instrument panel
1. With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lamps come on. 2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off. If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.
Warning lamps
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C. With the ignition on, the instrument panel screen should indicate the level of oil. If the levels are not correct, top up the level which is low.
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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 aler t log. C. Recall of the ser vice information. Reset the selected function to zero (ser vice
indicator or 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 as sociated message in the instrument panel screen. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dea ler or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
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.
Ser vice temporarily. A minor fault has 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. A major fault has 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
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Engine oil pressure fixed. There is a fault with the engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEO T dealer or a qualified workshop.
Batter y charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted. If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
Door(s) open fixed, associated with a message identifying the door, if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a message identifying the door, and accompanied by an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Seat belt(s) not fastened/unfastened
fixed then flashing accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.

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Instruments and controls
Coolant temperature
indicator
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 reser voir).

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Instruments and controls
Low oil level
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen. 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 gauge fault
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick:
The total mileage is displayed in zone A of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B .
With the trip mileage displayed, press the
button for a few seconds.
Mileage recorder
Trip recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver of the validity or invalidity of the engine oil level. This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the ser vice information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
- A = max; never exceed this level, - B = min; top up the level via the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen.

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DIESEL
Access
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are per fectly compatible with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol), conforming to European standards EN 228 and EN 15376. E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15293. For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible with biofuels which conform to current and future European standards (Diesel fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complies with standardEN 14214) available at the pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict application of the special ser vicing conditions. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to the engine and fuel system).

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Practical information
1. Sealing
 Switch off the ignition.  Turn the selector A to the "SEALANT" position.  Check that the switch B is in position "O" .
 Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.  Connect the white pipe to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
 Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.  Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre.

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2. Infl ation
 Turn the selector A to the "AIR" position.  Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel.
 Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.  Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.
 Adjust 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 aper ture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.  Remove and stow the kit.  Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).
 Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will inform you whether the tyre can be repaired or must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge
 Stow the black pipe.  Detach the angled base from the white pipe.  Suppor t the compressor ver tically.  Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fluid. The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge. The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only par tly used, it must be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a PEUGEOT dealer. Do not forget to obtain a new sealant car tridge, available from PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without injecting any product, to: - check or adjust the pressure of your tyres, - inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle tyres...).
 Turn the selector A to the "Air" position.  Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel or accessory. If necessary, fit one of the adaptors supplied with the kit first.
 Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.  Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.  Adjust 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.  Remove the kit then stow it.