2011 PEUGEOT 308 coolant reservoir

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PETROL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

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

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

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DIESEL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

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

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11 .
Bleed 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 signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Brake fluid level

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.

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.

Changing the fl uid
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
low fl uid level is indicated by an
audible signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Top up the reservoir when you stop the
vehicle.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and 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.

Changing the coolant
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 with or replaced with plain water.



Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

When working under the bon-
net, take care, as certain areas
of the engine may be extreme-
ly hot (risk of burns).

It is normal to top up the oil level
between services. PEUGEOT
recommends that you check
the oil level and top up if necessary ev-
ery 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres). 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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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
S
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