2007.5 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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DIESEL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking the level of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for repriming the fuel.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Fuse box.
7. Air filter.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
10. Repriming pump.
11. Degas screw*.
* According to engine.

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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other-wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding circuit checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake fluid levelIn 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 pres-sure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Oil level
The reading will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or us-ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per 600 miles (1,000 km).
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the interval for this operation.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. Unscrew the cap, with the engine cold, to check the level.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the minimum level of this fluid is indicated by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-hicle.
Draining the engine
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.
Oil specification
The oil must correspond to your engine and conform to the manufacturer’s rec-ommendations.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations and fulfil the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or replaced with water.
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.
On vehicles which are fitted with a particle emission filter, the fan may operate after the vehicle has been switched off, even if the engine is cold.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-facturer’s recommendations.

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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-ing of the service warning light, accom-panied by an audible warning and a message on the multifunction display.
Used products
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the servicing booklet and in relation to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-minals are clean and correctly tightened, particularly in sum-mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Practical information" sec-tion for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting the battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the replacement intervals for these compo-nents.
Depending on the environ-ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle (city driving...), replace them twice as often if necessary (re-fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment filter may have an adverse effect on the per-formance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of the particle emission filter is carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the replacement interval for this component.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-ing of the service warning light, accom-panied by an audible warning and a message on the multifunction display.
Used products
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the servicing booklet and in relation to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-minals are clean and correctly tightened, particularly in sum-mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Practical information" sec-tion for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting the battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the replacement intervals for these compo-nents.
Depending on the environ-ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle (city driving...), replace them twice as often if necessary (re-fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment filter may have an adverse effect on the per-formance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of the particle emission filter is carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the replacement interval for this component.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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Brake disc wear status
Brake pads
Handbrake
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances. It may 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.
For information relating to checking the brake disc wear status, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
If the handbrake travel is too long or if a loss of effective-ness of this system is no-ticed, the handbrake must be adjusted, even between two services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-quire any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing book-let for the details of the level checking interval for this com-ponent.
6-speed piloted manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-quire any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the checking in-terval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not re-quire any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the checking in-terval for this component.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools pro-vided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them:
 open the boot,
 raise the floor,
 secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on the rear shelf support,
 remove the polystyrene storage box,
unclip and remove the box containingthe tools.
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the anti-theft bolts (located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheelbrace to the special "anti-theft" bolts.
List of tools
Other accessories
6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
5. Centring guide.
Permits the refitting of an alloy wheel on the hub.

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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space saving" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Taking out the wheel
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
 Raise the spare wheel towards you from the rear.
 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
 Put the wheel back in its housing.
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few turns then put it in place in the centre of the wheel.
 Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
 Put the box back in place in the cen-tre of the wheel and clip it.
 Put the polystyrene storage box back in place.

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Removing the wheelList of operations
 Remove the chromed bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3.
 Fit the anti-theft socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to unlock the anti-theft bolt.
 Unlock the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
 Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the two front A or rear B locations provided on the underframe, which-ever is closest to the wheel to be changed.
 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B used.
 Raise the vehicle until there is suffi-cient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
 Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
 Remove the wheel.