2011 Peugeot 308 CC cooling

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







STOP


fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message in
the screen. Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system,
power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling
system malfunction or a
punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a
risk that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.





Braking


fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamp.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualifi ed
workshop.




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fi xed with the
needle in the
red zone. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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Coolant temperature indicator

With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is
correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too high;
the max temperature warning lamp 1

and the central STOP
warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the 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 quali-
fi ed workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature 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 "MAX" mark.

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COMFORT








VENTILATION

Air treatment

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:


- direct arrival in the passenger com-
partment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit
(heating),

- passage through a cooling circuit
(air conditioning). The temperature control enables you to
obtain the level of comfort required by
mixing the air of the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you
to diffuse the air in the passenger com-
partment combining several air vents.
The air fl ow control enables you to in-
crease or reduce the speed of the ven-
tilation blower.

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger com-
partment is fi ltered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at
the base of the windscreen or from the
inside in air recirculation mode.


Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A
on the centre
console. Depending on the model, the
functions offered are:


- the level of comfort required,

- air fl ow,

- air distribution,

- demisting-defrosting,

- manual or digital air conditioning
controls.



Air distribution



1.
Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.


2.
Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.

4.
Central adjustable air vents.

5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.

6.
Air outlets to the rear footwells.

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Manual operation

If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system
by changing a setting. The other func-
tions will still be controlled automatically.


)
Pressing the "AUTO"


button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.


)
Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning.
6. Air distribution adjustment


)
Press one or more but-
tons to direct the air fl ow
towards:

7. Air fl ow adjustment


)
Turn this control to the left
to decrease the air fl ow or
to the right to increase the
air fl ow.

8. Air intake/Air recirculation


Switching the system off



)
Turn the air fl ow control to the left until
all of the indicator lamps go off.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the system.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
guaranteed but a slight fl ow of air, due
to the movement of the vehicle, can still
be felt.


)
Turn the air fl ow dial to the right or
press the "AUTO"
button to reacti-
vate the system with the values set
before it was switched off.


)
Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
Avoid prolonged operation in inte-
rior air recirculation mode or driving
for long periods with the system off
(risk of condensation and of dete-
rioration of the air quality).

- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, the side windows
and the vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows,
the vents and the footwells,

- the vents and the footwells,

- the vents,

- the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells.


The air fl ow indicator lamps, between
the two fans, come on progressively ac-
cording to the value requested.

)
As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent the formation of
condensation. The indicator lamp in
the button goes off.

For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment, it
is possible to exceed the minimum
value 14 or the maximum value 28.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left
until "LO"
is displayed or to the
right until "HI"
is displayed.
9. Mono-zone/Dual-zone


)
Press this button to
equalise the comfort val-
ue on the passenger side
with that on the driver's
side (mono-zone). The in-
dicator lamp in the button
comes on.


Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).


)
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator lamp in the
"A/C"
button comes on.

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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 signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Brake fluid level

Oil level

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.
This manual check will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel will only
be valid 30 minutes after topping up. The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

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.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between services. PEUGEOT rec-
ommends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the interval for this
operation. 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.

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.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F12



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F13



40 A

Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).


F14



-

Not used.


F15



10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamp.


F16



10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamp.


F17



15 A

Left-hand dipped headlamp.


F18



15 A

Right-hand dipped headlamp.


F19



15 A

Oil vapour heater (1.6 litre VTi), purge canister
electrovalve (1.6 litre VTi), oxygen sensors (petrol),
air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).


F20



10 A

Electronic thermostat, variable timing electrovalves,
Turbo pressure regulation electrovalve (Diesel),
engine coolant level detector (Diesel).


F21



5 A

Fan assembly relay supply, Valvetronic relay control
(1.6 litre VTi), Turbo cooling (1.6 litre THP), air fl ow
sensor (1.6 litre HDI).

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Distribution of loads


)
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.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
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.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.

Driving advice

We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.

Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.

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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *

Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.

Fitting



)
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.

)
Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.

Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

-
at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).



* According to country.


Removal



)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to re-
lease each fi xing clip in turn.

"Comfort":
windstop, cover for windstop, reading
lamp, parking sensors...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...





ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the PEUGEOT
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
"Styling":
alloy wheels, front spoiler.

"Safety and security":

anti-theft alarm, security wheel bolts,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle,
high visibility vest, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child booster cushions...


** To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.

"Protection":

mats ** , bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover...

When fi tting a towbar and its wir-
ing harness outside the PEUGEOT
dealer network, this fi tment must
be done following the vehicle manu-
facturer's recommendations.