cooling Peugeot 508 Hybrid 2014 Owner's Manual

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n 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.
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dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
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nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
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hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op 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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On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
th
e system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
4. Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F
t
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rn control 2 or 3 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting-defrosting". F

P

ress this button to equalise the
comfort value on the passenger's
side with that on the driver's side
(mono-zone).
t
h

e indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system. t
h
e other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
F

P

ressing the "AUTO"
button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
Manual operation
5. Mono-zone / Dual-zone
the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
6. Air conditioning On / Off
It allows you:
- i n summer, to lower the temperature,
-

i
n winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting
performance.
7. Maximum air conditioning
If you want to temporarily refresh the
air in the passenger compartment,
press this button and
"LO" is
displayed.
to r

eturn to the previous settings, press the
button again.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the S
tO

P mode is not
available. Switching on
F

P

ress the " A/C" button, the associated
green indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off
F

P

ress the "A /C " button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
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5. Automatic visibility programme 6. Mono-zone / Quad-zone
Manual operation
If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system.
th e other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
Press one of the Soft /Auto/Fast buttons to
return to fully automatic operation.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
th

e system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
See "Front demisting-defrosting". Press this button to apply the driver's
comfort setting value to the front and
rear passengers (mono-zone).
t
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indicator lamp on the button comes on.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F
t
u
rn the dial 3 or 4 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the S
tO

P mode is not
available.
7. Air conditioning On / Off
the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:
-

i

n summer, to lower the temperature,
-

i

n winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting
performance.
Switching on
F

P

ress the "A /C " button, the associated
green indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off
F

P

ress the "A /C " button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F 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 performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F 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.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e 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.
F

I
f 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.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
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towbar is used.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and
the cooling fan has stopped. It is
recommended that the screen be fitted
and removed by a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
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Opening the bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
t
A R
t m
o d e .
Closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
F

C
heck that it is latched correctly.
F

F
rom the outside
: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
F

Fr

om inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
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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 any time
(even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with and electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
to e
nsure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face and the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
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recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the warranty and maintenance record. t
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p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

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efit 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 .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
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I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

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f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
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.
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Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
to a

void 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 replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specification
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.
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
ta

ke used oil to a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
to

p up the reservoir when you next stop the
vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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