2011 Peugeot 508 brake fluid

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Instruments and controls


Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








Electric parking
brake


flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.




Electric parking
brake fault


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.





Braking


fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the 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 qualified
workshop.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines



1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.


1.6 16V VTi 120 hp


1.6 16V THP 155 hp

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211
Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for priming
the fuel system.

*
According to engine.












Diesel engines



1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11.
Bleed screw * .

1.6 Turbo HDi 110 hp


2.0 Turbo HDi 140 hp

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for priming
the fuel system.

*
According to engine.












Diesel engines



1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11.
Bleed screw * .
2.0 Turbo HDi 163 hp


2.2 Turbo HDi 200 hp

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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 significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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


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.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record
for details of the inter val 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 be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record
for details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT4 standard.



Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. Unscrew
the cap, with the engine cold,
to check the level.

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Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for the details of the level
checking interval for this component.







6-speed electronic gearbox
system
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.







Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking inter val for this
component. Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Brake disc wear

Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
two ser vices.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.






















Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric
parking brake - § Operating faults".
















Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as impor tant as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers
very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
the use of a high pressure washer
in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited
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Alphabetical index
Electronic key ..................................... 39 - 41, 45
Emergency boot release .................................55
Emergency call .....................................158, 230
Emergency warning lamps ..................... 77, 157
Energy economy mode ................................. 199
Engine compartment ..............................210 -212
Engine compartment
fusebox ....................................................... 192
Engine oil level indicator ......................... 35, 213
Engines ......................................... 218, 221, 224
Environment .................................................... 46
ESP/ASR ....................................................... 162
Filling with fuel ..........................................58, 60
Fitting roof bars .............................................204
Fittings, boot ............................................. 74, 75
Flashing indicators ................................ 133, 157
Foglamps ...................................................... 183
Folding the rear seats .....................................66
Front airbags .........................................166, 169
Front foglamps .............................. 131, 183, 186
Front head restraints ................................. 61, 64
Front parking sensors ................................... 126
Front seats ................................................ 61- 63
Front wash-wipe ............................................ 141
Fuel..................................................................60
Fuel filler cap ...................................................58
Fuel filler flap ...................................................58
Fuel gauge ......................................................58
Fuel tank ..........................................................58
Fuses ............................................................. 192Halogen headlamps ..............................183, 184
Hands-free telephone ........................... 257, 301
Hands Free, Access and Star ting .......23, 39, 47
Hazard warning lamps ............................ 77, 157
Head-up display ............................ 118, 121, 123
Headlamp adjustment ................................... 137
Headlamps, directional ......................... 138, 183
Headlamp wash ............................................ 141
Headlamp wash reser voir ............................. 213
Heated seats ............................................. 61, 64
Heating ............................................... 82, 90, 93
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel .............................................. 70
High load retaining net .................................... 78
Hill star t assist ............................................... 117Instrument panel ............................................. 20
Instrument panels ........................................... 21
Instrument panel screen ......................... 21, 105
Intelligent Traction Control ............................ 161
Interior fittings ................................................. 71
Interior mood lighting .................................... 145
ISOFIX child seats ................................ 152, 153
ISOFIX mountings ......................................... 152
Jack ....................................................... 176, 177
JBL (audio system).................................... 7, 231
Indicator/warning lamps ......................23, 26, 27
Indicators, direction ...................................... 157
Inflating accessories (using the kit) .............. 170
Inputs for audio system .................................299Keeping children safe ...................146, 154, 166
Key ................................................ 39 - 41, 45, 47
Key with remote control ..................................95
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G.P.S. ............................................................ 242
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ..................... 106
Gear lever, electronic gear
control gearbox ........................................... 110
Gear lever, manual gearbox ......................... 104
Gear shift indicator........................................ 105
Guidance ...............................................240, 248
Guide-me-home ............................................ 134
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Labels, identification .....................................228
Lamps, warning and indicator ............. 21, 25, 26
Lateral airbags ......................................168, 169
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 213
Level, headlamp wash .......................... 141, 213
Level, power steering fluid ............................ 213
Levels and checks..........................210 -213, 215
Lighting, guide-me home ...................... 133, 134
Lighting, interior .................................... 144, 145
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Alphabetical index
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ...................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Lighting on reminder ..................................... 131
Lighting stalk ......................................... 129, 133
Loading..........................................................204
Load reduction mode .................................... 198
Load space cover ............................................ 76
Locating your vehicle ......................................44
Long objects, transporting .............................. 73
Luggage retaining strap ............................ 74, 75
Main beam .............................129, 183 -185, 187
Manual gearbox .................... 104, 105, 114, 217
Manufacturer’s identification plates ..............228
Map reading lamps ....................................... 144
Markings, identification .................................228
Massage function ...........................................65
Mat .................................................................. 72
Menu, main ...................................................290
Mini fuel level ..................................................58
Monochrome screen ............................. 290, 312
Motor way function (direction indicators) ....... 157
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 152
MP3 CD ................................................ 295, 296
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ...............................290
Music media players ..................................... 270Oil filter .......................................................... 216
Oil level .................................................... 35, 213
Opening the boot ................................39, 40, 52
Opening the doors ..........................................39
Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............56
Operation indicator lamps ............. 21, 23, 25, 27
Paint colour code ..........................................228
Panoramic sunroof ..........................................56
Parking brake .................................. 99, 103, 217
Parking lights ................................................ 133
Parking space sensor .................................. 127
Par ticle emission filter .......................... 215, 216
Passenger compar tment filter ...................... 216
Petrol engine ................................... 60, 210, 218
PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTANCE ..........230
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) ..............233
PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS .........................230
Player, CD MP3 .................................... 295, 296
Priming the fuel system ................................209
Protecting children .........146, 149, 152-154, 166
Puncture ........................................................ 170
Radio ............................................. 267, 268, 291
Rear armrest ................................................... 72
Rear foglamps ....................... 131, 188, 189, 191
Rear head restraints .......................................66
Rear parking sensors .................................... 125
Rear screen (demisting) .................................. 92
Rear seats .......................................................66Safety for children ......................................... 149
Satellite navigation system ........................... 240
Screen, instrument panel .......................... 21, 36
Screen-wash reser voir.................................. 213
Screen menu map ......................... 278, 312, 313
Screenwash fluid level .......................... 141, 213
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Navigation .............................................239, 240
Number plate lamps ...................................... 191
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Rear view mirror .............................................. 70
Rear wash-wipe ............................................ 141
Rear wiper ..................................................... 141
Recharging the battery ................................. 196
Reduction of electrical load .......................... 198
Refitting a wheel ........................................... 179
Reinitialising the remote control ...............45, 46
Remote control .................................... 39 - 41, 47
Removing a wheel ........................................ 179
Removing the mat ........................................... 72
Repair kit, puncture ....................................... 170
Replacing bulbs .................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Replacing fuses ............................................ 192
Replacing the air filter ................................... 216
Replacing the oil filter ................................... 216
Replacing the particle emission filter ........... 216
Replacing the passenger
compar tment filter ...................................... 216
Replacing wiper blades .........................143, 200
Resetting the ser vice indicator .......................34
Reversing lamp .....................................188, 189
Roof bars .......................................................204
Roof blind ........................................................56
Routine checks ..................................... 216, 217
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................209