2011 PEUGEOT 308 engine coolant

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION





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.

Driving advice

The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

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.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine 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.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.

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. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of
genuine PEUGEOT towbars
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting 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 instructions. Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the weights
and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Accessories ................................204
Accessory socket,
12 V ........................ 100, 102, 109
Adjusting headlamps ..............92, 93
Adjusting head restraints ..............67
Adjusting seat
belt height ........................130, 131
Adjusting the steering
wheel .........................................73
Airbags .........................................36
Airbags, curtain...................135, 136
Airbags, front ......................133, 136
Airbags, lateral....................135, 136
Air conditioning .............................25
Air conditioning, digital............59, 62
Air conditioning,
manual .................................59, 60
Air fi lter .......................................172
Air fl ow ..........................................25
Air vents........................................58
Alarm ............................................79
Anti-pinch..............................81, 106
Anti-theft .......................................76
Armrest .......................................100
Armrest, front ..............................102
Armrest, rear ...............................105
Assistance call ............................214
Audible warning ..........................124
Audio/video sockets....................244
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .......305
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .......................89, 92
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .........................124
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ...............94, 96
Auxiliary
socket ............. 244, 280, 300, 302Capacity, fuel tank ........................87
CD MP3 ..............................279, 299
Central locking ........................75, 84
Changing a bulb ........ 185, 188, 189
Changing a fuse .........................190
Changing a wheel ...............180, 182
Changing a wiper blade ........96, 200
Changing the date ..... 250, 284, 307
Changing the remote
control battery ............................77
Changing the time ..... 250, 284, 307
Checking levels ..................171, 172
Checking the engine oil level ........40
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ...........................174
Checks............... 169, 170, 172, 173
Child lock ....................................123
Children ...................... 118, 121, 122Child seats ................................. 113
Child seats,
conventional .................... 116, 118
Closing the boot................75, 85, 86
Closing the doors....................75, 83
Cold climate screen ....................203
Colour screen,
retractable ......................49, 51, 53
Connectors,
audio ....... 101, 102, 280, 300, 302
Control for panoramic
sunroof blind ............................106
Coolant level .........................37, 171
Coolant temperature indicator ......37
Courtesy lamps.............................97
Courtesy mirror ...........................101
Cruise control .............................151
Cup holder ..................................100 Battery ................................172, 197
Battery, charging .........................197
Battery, remote control ...........77, 78
Blind for panoramic sunroof........106
Bluetooth (hands-
free) ......... 245-247, 281, 282, 303
Bluetooth
(telephone) ...... 245-247, 281, 282
Bonnet ........................................167
Bonnet stay.................................167
Boot fl oor, adjustable .................. 111
Boot lamp ............................. 99, 112
Boot lid..........................................86
Brake discs .................................173
Brake lamps................................188
Brake pads .................................173
Brakes ........................................173
Date (setting) ..... 250, 284, 306, 307
Daytime
running lamps ........... 91, 185, 187
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................133
Deadlocking ..................................75
Defrosting ...............................60, 61
Demisting......................................60
Dials and gauges ..........................27
Diesel additive level ....................172
Dimensions .................................210
Dipped beam ............... 89, 185, 186
Dipstick .................................40, 171
Directional lighting ........................93
Direction indicators .... 124, 185, 188
Distance alert..............................147
Doors ............................................83
Doors emergency control .............85
Door trays ...................................100
Dynamic emergency braking ......140

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Table of weights ......... 206, 208, 209
Tables of engines................205, 207
Tables of fuses............................190
Tank, fuel ......................................88
Technical data..................... 205-209
Telephone .... 215, 245-247, 281, 282
Telephone, hands-free ........ 245-247
Temperature, coolant ....................37
Temperature control
for heated seats .........................67
Temporary tyre repair kit .............174
Third brake lamp.........................189
TMC (Traffi c info) ................237, 275
Tools ...................................180, 182
Torch ..................................... 99, 112
Total distance recorder .................41
Towbar ........................................202
Towed loads............... 206, 208, 209
Towing another vehicle ...............200
Traction control (ASR) ........127, 128
Traffi c information
(TA) ................. 238, 276, 277, 298
Traffi c information
(TMC) ............. 237, 238, 275, 276
Trip computer ...................54, 55, 57
Trip distance recorder ...................41
Tyre pressures ............................ 211
Tyres .............................................25
Tyre under-infl ation detection .....125 Screen, multifunction
(without audio equipment) .........42
Screen-wash reservoir................171
Screen menu
map ................. 251, 285, 308, 310
Screenwash, front.........................95
Screenwash fl uid level ..........95, 171
Seat adjustment......................65, 66
Seat belts............................ 130-132
Seats, electric ...............................66
Seats, rear ....................................69
Serial number, vehicle ................ 211
Service indicator ...........................38
Servicing .......................................25
Setting
the clock ......... 250, 284, 306, 307
Short-cut menus .........................265
Sidelamps ..................... 89, 185-188
Side repeater ..............................187
SIM card .............................101, 248
Ski fl ap ........................................105
Spare wheel........................180, 182
Spectacles storage .....................100
Speed limiter...............................149
Speedometer ................................27
Spotlamps, side ............................98
Stability control (ESP).................127
Starting the vehicle ...... 76, 154, 158
Steering mounted
controls, audio .................222, 295
Stopping the vehicle .... 76, 154, 158
Stop & Start .............. 57, 61, 63, 87,
161, 167, 172, 197
Storage .............. 100, 102, 105, 107
Storage box ................................101
Storage wells ..............................107
Stowing rings ..............................107
Sun visor.....................................101
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................77
System, ASR ..............................128
System, navigation .............228, 267
Systems, ASR and ESP .............127 Reduction of electrical load ........199
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................81
Reinitialising the remote
control ........................................77
Remote control .................74, 75, 78
Removable screen
(snow shield) ...........................203
Removing a wheel ......................183
Removing the mat ......................103
Repair kit, puncture ....................174
Replacing bulbs ......... 185, 188, 189
Replacing fuses ..........................190
Replacing the air fi lter .................172
Replacing the oil fi lter .................172
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................173
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................172
Replacing wiper blades ........96, 200
Resetting the service indicator .....39
Resetting the trip recorder ............41
Rev counter ..................................27
Reversing lamp...........................188
Risk areas (update) ............235, 274
Roof bars ....................................203
Routine checks ...................172, 173
Running out of fuel
(Diesel) ....................................168
Under-infl ation (detection) ..........125
Under fl oor storage ..................... 110
Unlocking ......................................74
Unlocking from the inside .............84
Update risk areas ...............235, 274
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Safety for children......... 81, 118, 123
Screen, colour 16/9 ...........223, 224,
226, 251, 264, 285
Screen,
monochrome ........... 296, 308, 310
Screen, monochrome C................55
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) ........ 44, 46, 49, 51, 53

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VISUAL SEARCH
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Identifi cation markings ................ 211
Running out of fuel, Diesel ......... 168

Checking levels ................... 171-172


- oil

- brake fl uid

- power steering fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fl uid
Checking components ......... 172-173


- air fi lter

- passenger compartment fi lter

- oil fi lter

- brake pads/discs


Changing bulbs.................... 185-189


- front

- rear

12 V battery ......................... 197-198
Load reduction, economy mode ...199
Engine compartment
fuses ......................... 190, 194-196

Opening the bonnet .................... 167
Under the bonnet, petrol ............. 169
Under the bonnet, Diesel ............ 170
Petrol engines............................. 205
Diesel engines ............................ 207
Dimensions ................................. 210

Petrol weights ............................. 206
Diesel weights ............................ 208
Diesel LCV weights .................... 209