2011 Peugeot 308 SW BL maintenance

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COMFORT

If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, ﬁ rst ventilate the pas-
senger compartment for a few mo-
ments.
Put the air ﬂ ow control at a

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If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, ﬁ rst ventilate the pas-
senger compartment for a few mo-
ments.
Put the air ﬂ ow control at a setting
high enough to quickly change the
air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance guidelines below:

)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment ﬁ lter is in good condition and
have the ﬁ lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment ﬁ lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the puriﬁ cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, deactivate it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and so
improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.

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DRIVING

Moving off

�)
Apply the parking brake.

�)
Select position P
or N
.

�)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, a loud
audible sign

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DRIVING

Moving off

)
Apply the parking brake.

)
Select position P
or N
.

)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, a loud
audible signal is heard, accompanied by
a message on the multifunction screen.

)
With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Select position R
, D
or M
,

)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N
is engaged inadver-
tently while driving, allow the en-
gine to return to idle then engage
position D
to accelerate. The gearbox then operates in auto-
adaptive mode, without any intervention
on the part of the driver. It continuously
selects the most suitable gear accord-
ing to the style of driving, the proﬁ le of
the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the lever, press the accelera-
tor pedal down fully (kick down). The
gearbox changes down automatically
or maintains the gear selected until the
maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efﬁ cient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply,
the gearbox will not change to a higher
gear for safety reasons.

Automatic operation

)
Select position D
for automatic

changing of the four or six gears.

7
appears on the instrument
panel.

Snow programme " 7
"

)
Press button " 7
", after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slip-
pery roads.
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
S
appears on the instrument
panel.
Sport programme "S"

)
Press button "S"
, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.
Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
un-
less the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. When the engine is running at
idle, with the brakes released, if
position R
, D
or M
is selected, the
vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle with-
out supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the park-
ing brake and select position P
.

Sport and snow programmes

These two special programmes supple-
ment the automatic operation in very
speciﬁ c conditions of use.

Return to automatic operation

)
At any time, press the button
selected again to quit the programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive
mode.

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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 c

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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.

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 igni-
tion is switched on using the oil level indicator
on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
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 Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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 multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
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.

Oil speciﬁ cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.

Fluid speciﬁ cation
The brake ﬂ uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulﬁ l the DOT4 standards.

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 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.

When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).

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CHECKS
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
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CHECKS
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.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer
(France) or an authorised waste dis-
posal site.

Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.

Used products
CHECKS

Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Warranty and Maintenance and Re-
cord and according 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 Warranty and
Maintenance and Record for
details of the replacement in-
tervals for these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
sary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
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 Warranty and
Maintenance and Record for
details of the replacement in-
terval 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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CHECKS
Only use products recommended
by PEUGEOT or products of equiv-
alent quality and speciﬁ cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
syste

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The ﬁ tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by PEUGEOT may
result in a failure of your vehicles
electronic system and exces

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SETUP
MEDIA
TRAFFIC
GENERAL OPERATION

For a detailed global view of the menus available, refer to the "Screen menu map" section of this handbook.

Press the MODE button several times

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Running out of fuel, Diesel ............... 158
Checking levels .........................161-162

- oil

- brake ﬂ uid

- power steering ﬂ uid

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