2008 PEUGEOT 308 CC DAG Owners Manual

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DIESEL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking the level of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and for repriming the fuel.

1. Power steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery/Fuses.

6. Fuse box.

7. Air fi lter * .
8. Dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller 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 otherwise
indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
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 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
using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). The brake fl uid 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 fl uid 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 fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid is
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display.

Top up the level when you stop the vehicle.
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 specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations. Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid 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 fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold. Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by lighting
of the service warning light, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message on
the multifunction display.
Used products
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 components.
Depending on the environment
(dusty atmosphere...) and the
use of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
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 fi lter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by lighting
of the service warning light, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message on
the multifunction display.
Used products
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 components.
Depending on the environment
(dusty atmosphere...) and the
use of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
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 fi lter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

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Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
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 fl uid 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 effectiveness
of this system is noticed, 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.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking inter-
val for this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The puncture repair kit is located in the
boot under the fl oor. It is installed in
the tool box, located under the storage
box.
 Tick the wheel to be repaired on the
speed limitation sticker enclosed
then affi x the sticker to the vehicle's
steering wheel to remind you that a
wheel is in temporary use.

 Clip the bottle 1 on the compressor 2 .

 Check that the switch A is tilted to
position "0" .

 Connect the pipe of the bottle 1 to
the valve of the tyre to be repaired.

 Connect the pipe of the compressor

2 to the bottle.

 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running.
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a bottle of fi lling product
which permits
temporary repair of the
tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
This repair kit is available from
PEUGEOT dealers.
It is designed to repair holes of
a maximum diameter of 4 mm,
located exclusively on the tyre
tread or bead toe. Avoid removing
any foreign bodies which have
penetrated the tyre.

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 Remove the compressor and store
the bottle in the plastic bag, supplied
in the kit, to avoid staining your ve-
hicle with traces of fl uid.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly two miles (three kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 10 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to fi ll the
puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

 Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.

 Switch on the compressor by tilting
the switch A to position "1" until the
tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars. If this pressure has not been
reached after approximately three
minutes, the tyre cannot be re-
paired; contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have your vehicle repaired.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Take care, the bottle of puncture
repair fl uid contains ethylene-glycol.
This product is harmful if swallowed
and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it must
be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bottle
into the environment, take it to a
PEUGEOT dealer or to an organi-
sation responsible for its collec-
tion.
Do not forget to obtain a new bot-
tle of fi lling product, available from
PEUGEOT dealers.

 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket
again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch A in po-
sition "1" ; to defl ate: switch A in
position "0" and press button B ), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the door
aperture on the driver's side), then
remember to check that the leak
is fi lled correctly (no further loss of
pressure after several miles [kilome-
tres]).

 Remove the compressor, then store
the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]).

 Visit a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired or
replaced by a technician. If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre un-
der-infl ation detection, the tyre
under-infl ation warning light will re-
main on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reini-
tialised by a PEUGEOT dealer.