2011 PEUGEOT 308 oil level

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FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING

Instrument panel



A.
With the ignition on, the needle should
indicate the level of fuel remaining.

B.
With the engine running, its associated
low level warning lamp should go off.

C.
With the ignition on, the oil level in-
dicator should display "OIL OK"
for
a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
levels which are low.
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Warning lamps



1.
With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.

2.
With the engine running, these
warning lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
page concerned.
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Switch panels

Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates
the status of the corresponding function.


A.
Deactivating the
Stop & Start system. 162
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82, 123
145
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B.
Volumetric alarm.

C.
Visual and audible
parking sensors.

D.
ESP OFF (without
Grip control).

E.
Child lock.

F.
Head-up display.

G.
Hazard warning lamps.

H.
Distance alert.
Lower


Central


I.
Central locking. 84

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

Screen(s)










Instrument panel navigator associated
with the Peugeot Connect Media
This group of buttons permits:


- when stationary
, confi guration of the
vehicle's equipment and the screen
settings (languages, units...),

- while driving
, scrolling of the active
functions (trip computer, naviga-
tion...).
Controls
There are four buttons to control the
large 16/9 screen in the instrument
panel:


1.
access the main menu, confi rm the
selection,

2.
move up through the menu,

3.
move down through the menu,

4.
return to the previous display, exit
from the menu.


A.
Speed limiter


or
Cruise control.


(mph or km/h)

B.
Trip distance recorder.


(miles or km)
C.
Service indicator.


(miles or km) or,
Engine oil level indicator.


or
distance recorder.


(miles or km)

D.
6-speed electronic gear control
or automatic gearbox.


E.
Warning messages and function
status messages, trip computer,
GPS navigation information, menus (with Peugeot Connect Media).

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS









Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a
fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in
the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



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.




Service


on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:


- the closing of the doors, boot or bonnet,

- the engine oil level,

- the screenwash level,

- the remote control battery,

- the tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission
fi lter (Diesel).

- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



(PEF:
particle
emissions
fi lter, Diesel)



fi xed, associated temporarily
with a message on the risk
of blockage of the PEF.
This indicates the start of
saturation of the particle
emissions fi lter.
As soon as traffi c conditions allow, regenerate the
fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the service warning lamp goes off.

fi xed. This indicates the low level in
the Diesel additive reservoir. Have the level topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Engine
autodiagnosis
system


fi xed. The emission control system
has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when
the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualifi ed workshop without delay.

fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault.
Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.






Low fuel
level


fi xed with the needle
in the red zone. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to
use the fuel reserve.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a suffi cient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.





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.






Engine oil
pressure


fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.







Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)

fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of the
vehicle.

fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

The level shown will only be
correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.















Engine oil level indicator

System which informs the driver wheth-
er the engine oil level is correct or not. This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.

Oil level correct

Oil level low
Oil level indicator fault

Dipstick
This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL"
,
linked with the service warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine. This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL --"
. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of dam-
age to the engine),

- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, us-
ing the grade of oil suit-
ed to your engine.

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CHECKS














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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CHECKS





































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.