2012 PEUGEOT 308 check engine

CONTENTS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 315-319 DRIVING 137-165
CHECKS 166-173PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 174-204
TECHNICAL
DATA 205-212AUDIO EQUIPMENT and
TELEMATICS 213-314
Electric parking brake 137
Hill start assist 142
Head-up display 145
Distance alert 147
Speed limiter 149
Cruise control 151
Manual gearbox 153
Gear efficiency indicator 153
6-speed electronic gear
control gearbox 154
Automatic gearbox 158
Stop & Start 161
Parking sensors 164
Bonnet 167
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 168
Petrol engines 169
Diesel engines 170
Checking levels 171
Checks 172Temporary puncture repair kit 174
Changing a wheel 180
Changing a bulb 185
Changing a fuse 190
12 V Battery 197
Energy economy mode 199
Changing a wiper blade 200
Towing the vehicle 200
Towing a trailer 202
Fitting roof bars 203
Very cold climate screen 203
Accessories 204
Petrol engines 205
Petrol weights 206
Diesel engines 207
Diesel weights 208
Dimensions 210
Identification markings 211Emergency or assistance 213
Peugeot Connect Media 217
Peugeot Connect Navigation
(RNEG) 261
Peugeot Connect Sound (RD5) 293
VISUAL
SEARCH 320-324

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FAMILIARISATION

Electric parking brake


Manual application/release
The parking brake can be applied
man-
ually by pulling
the control lever A
.
When the ignition is on, the parking
brake can be released
manually by
pressing the brake pedal
and pulling

then releasing
the control lever A
.
Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator and release the
clutch, the parking brake is released
automatically and progressively on ac-
celeration.
When the engine is switched off
, the
parking brake is applied
automatically.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, check that the
braking warning lamp
( red !
) and the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
, are on
(not fl ashing).
If you get out of your vehicle
with the engine running, apply
the parking brake manually. Before getting out of the
vehicle, check that the
braking warning lamp
( red !
) and the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
are on (not
fl ashing).
Do not leave a child alone in
the vehicle with the ignition on;
they could release the parking
brake.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a system
which keeps it immobile for a short time
(approximately 2 seconds) to assist you
when starting on a hill, the time required
for you to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active:


- when the vehicle has been immobil-
ised completely with your foot on the
brake pedal,

- on certain gradients,

- when the driver's door is closed.
Do not get out of the vehicle
during the hill start assist tem-
porary hold phase.
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Hill start assist

If this warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel, the automatic
application/release function is
deactivated
.

DRIVING SAFELY

Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.

At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and ob-
serve the schedule of operations rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

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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


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Battery
charge


fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when
the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Door(s)
open




fi xed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door, the boot, the lower
tailgate or the bonnet (with
alarm only) is still open. Close the door or boot.

fi xed and accompanied
by an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).






Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened


fi xed then fl ashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in
the buckle.





Airbags


on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.






Water in
Diesel


fi xed. The Diesel fuel fi lter contains
water. Risk of damage to the injection system
on Diesel engines.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS












Coolant temperature indicator

With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
lamp 1
and the central STOP
warn-
ing lamp come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the screen. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

)
unscrew the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop,

)
when the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Directional
headlamps


fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.






Under-
infl ated tyre


fi xed. The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably be carried
out when the tyres are cold.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The level shown will only be
correct if the vehicle is on lev-
el 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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COMFORT











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

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


)
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst ventilate the passenger com-
partment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

)
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.

)
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recir-
culation may cause misting of the windows and side windows.

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

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in good 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 second special active fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

)
The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This re-
sults in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.
When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambi-
ent temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and
so improves towing capacity.
Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle when stationary, which is perfectly normal.

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also ad-
vised to have it checked regularly.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger
to the ozone layer.