2012 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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BONNET


)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.

)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.


Closing



)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.



Opening



)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door aper-
ture. The location of the interior
bonnet release lever prevents
opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
Do not open the bonnet in high
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).






Before doing anything under
the bonnet, switch off the Stop
& Start system to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from an auto-
matic change to START mode.

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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)






1.6 litre Turbo HDI engine



)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve li-
tres of diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover
for access to the priming pump.

)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until resistance is
felt (there may be resistance at the
fi rst press).

)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start at
the fi rst attempt, wait around 15 sec-
onds before trying again).

)
If the engine does not start after a
few attempts, operate the priming
pump again then start the engine.

)
Clip the styling cover back in place.

)
Close the bonnet.



2 litre Turbo HDI engine



)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Unclip the style cover for access to
the priming pump.

)
Slacken the bleed screw.

)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe with the
green connector.

)
Retighten the bleed screw.

)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

)
Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.

On vehicle fi tted with HDi engines, the
fuel system must be primed if you run
out of fuel; refer to the engine compart-
ment view on the "Diesel engine" page.
If the tank on your vehicle is fi tted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
section "Access - § Misfuel prevention
(Diesel)".

If the engine does not start fi rst time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.

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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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CHECKS
Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harm-
ful to health or indeed very corro-
sive.
Do not discard used oil or fl u-
ids into sewers or onto the
ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised waste
disposal site.










Diesel additive level (Diesel engine
with particle emission filter)
The additive reservoir low level is indi-
cated by fi xed illumination of this warn-
ing lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multi-
function screen.








Used products






























CHECKS


Battery

The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for de-
tails of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.


Air filter

Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(re-
fer to the "Engines" paragraph).


Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.

Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and according to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.






The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
specifi c 12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation, for
which the involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is re-
quired when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery.

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CHECKS

Brake disc wear














Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.







Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.







6-speed electronic
gearbox system
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.







Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the level checking
interval for this component. 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 qualifi ed workshop.
For more information, see "Driving -
Electric parking brake - § Operating
faults".






















Electric parking brake








Particle emission filter (Diesel)

Maintenance of the particle emission fi l-
ter must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
On a new vehicle, the fi rst few
particle emissions fi lter regen-
erations may be accompanied
by a "burning" smell, which is perfect-
ly normal. Following prolonged oper-
ation of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in exceptional
circumstances, notice water vapour
from the exhaust on acceleration.
This does not affect the performance
of the vehicle or the environment.


Dust filter/Anti-odour filter
(activated carbon)
Your vehicle is fi tted with a fi lter which
traps certain dust and limits odours in
the ventilation and air conditioning.
Refer to the servicing booklet for its re-
placement interval.
Do not hesitate to change it if you notice
unpleasant odours, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may reduce the performance of the air
conditioning system and produce un-
pleasant odours.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

















TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
The kit is stowed in the boot under the
fl oor. It is installed in the tool box, lo-
cated under the storage box. Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.

All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.


1.
12 V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for
the temporary repair of a tyre and
can be used to adjust the tyre
pressures.

2.
Two chocks to chock the vehicle.

3.
Socket for security bolts (located
in the glove box * ).
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special security bolts.


List of tools

Other accessories

4.
Removable towing eye.

Refer to "Electric parking brake" in the "Driving" section.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
the vehicle".

5.
Electric parking brake emergency
release control.

Access to the kit


*
Depending on destination country.