washer fluid Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag 2012.5 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2012.5, Model line: 508 Hybrid Dag, Model: Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag 2012.5Pages: 340, PDF Size: 20.59 MB
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Visibility
Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicyclecarrier on the boot, deactivate theautomatic rear wiper via the instrument panel screen configuration menu. Rear wiper selection rin
g:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Th
e function is activated or
deactivated via the instrument panel
screen confi
guration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Programming
)Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Screenwash/headlamp washlevel low
In the case of vehicles fittedwith headlamp washers, when
the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied b
y an audible signaland a message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition isswitched on, or every time the stalk is operated,until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp
wash reservoir.
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Checks
Coolant level
The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.When the engine is warm,
the temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
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 an
y risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.When the pressure has dropped, remove thecap 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 anda message in the instrument panelscreen.
Top up the reser voir when you next stop the
vehicle. The cooling fan may star t after switchingoff the engine: take care with ar ticles andclothing that might become caught by thefan blades.
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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checkinginterval for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parkin
g brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in
the event of a problem, have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalentquality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information
, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.