2012 Peugeot 508 brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/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 flat level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault

fixed. Alone, 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 warninglamp. Th
e 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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated 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 usingthe 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 reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp

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Checks
checking the levels of the various fluids,
for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
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Accordin
g to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reservoir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.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 litre HDi 110 hp
2.0 litre 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.

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According to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
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 litre HDi 163 hp
2.2 litre HDi 200 hp

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Checks






Checking levels


Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay 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 o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). PEUGEOTrecommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet 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'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fl uid level

Chan
ging the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 standard.
Power steering fl uid level
The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MAX" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level. I
f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
s
ystem
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y 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 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














Electric parkin
g brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the systemchecked 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 equivalentquality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.
Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..........................................61, 63Fitting a wheel ...............................................185Fitting roof bars .............................................209Fittings, boot.............................................77,78Flashing indicators................................136,161Foglamps..............................13 4, 187, 19 0, 192
Foglamps, front.............................134,187, 190Foglamps, rear......................................r134, 192
Folding the rear seats .....................................69Front seats ................................................64-66Fuel............................................................20, 63Fuel consumption ............................................20Fuel filler cap...................................................61Fuel filler flap...................................................61Fuel gauge......................................................61Fuel tank..........................................................61Fusebox,dashboard...................................................196Fuses.............................................................196
G.P.S.............................................................245Gearbox, automatic............................................109, 222Gearbox,
electronic gear control.................113, 117, 222Gearbox, manual ...................107,108, 117, 222Gear lever, automatic gearbox......................................109Gear lever,
electronic gear control gearbox.................. 113Gear lever,
manual gearbox..........................................107Gear shift indicator........................................108Guidance .......................................................245Guide-me-home....................................13 6,137
Halogen headlamps..............................187, 188Hands-free kit........................................263, 307Hazard warning lamps............................80, 161Head-up display ............................121,124, 126Headlamp adjustment...................................140Headlamps, directional .........................141,187Headlamp wash ............................................ 144Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r219Head restraints, front.........................................................64, 67Head restraints, rear................................................................r69Heated seats ...................................................67Heating.............................20, 85, 87, 90, 93, 96Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel..............................................73High load retaining net....................................81Hill start assist...............................................120
Keeping children safe............149 -160, 169, 171Key.............................................................41-49Key, electronic................................41-44, 47, 97Keyless Entry and Star ting...........41, 42,49,97Key with remote control..................................41
Jack.......................................................180, 181JACK socket....................................76, 281, 305JBL (audio system)....................................7, 237
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Identification plates .......................................233Indicator lamps,status......................................................23-32Indicators, direction ...................................... 161Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............................................179Inflating tyres..........................................20, 233
Inputs for audio system...........................................76, 281, 305Instrument panel.......................................22, 23
Instrument panel screen.........................23,108Intelligent Traction Control ............................165Interior fittings .................................................74Interior mood lighting ....................................148ISOFIX child seats .................................156-158ISOFIX mountings.........................................156
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Labels, identification.....................................233Lamps, warning andindicator..................................................r23-32Level, brake fluid ...........................................218Level, headlamp wash..........................144, 219Level, power steering fluid............................218Levels and checks.................................215-222Lighting, guide-me home...................................136, 137Lighting, interior....................................r147,148Lighting bulbs (replacement) .......................................187-195Lighting control stalk.............................132, 136Lighting on reminder.....................................r135Loading....................................................20,209Load reduction mode....................................202Load space cover............................................r79Locating your vehicle......................................46Long objects,
transporting ..................................................76Low fuel level..................................................61Luggage retaining strap ............................77,78
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Alphabetical index
Main beam.............................132,187-189, 191Maintenance....................................................20Map reading lamps.......................................147Markings, identification .................................233Massage function ...........................................68Mat..................................................................75Menu, main...................................................296Mirror, rear view..............................................73Mirrors, door..............................................r71,72Motorised boot..........................................55, 56Motorway function (direction indicators).......161Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................156MP3 CD .........................................277, 301, 302Music media players .....................................276
Navigation.....................................................245Number plate lamps ...................................... 195
Oil filter..........................................................r221Oil level ....................................................37,218Opening the boot ................................ 41, 43,54Opening the doors .......................................... 41Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............60Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
Radio .....................................................273, 297Rear foglamp.................................134, 192, 193Rear screen(demisting)....................................................95Recharging the battery.................................201Reduction of electrical load..........................202Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r221Reinitialising the remote control...............47, 48Remote control...........................................41-49Removing a wheel........................................183Removing the mat ...........................................75Repair kit, puncture.......................................174Replacing bulbs.....................................187-195Replacing fuses ....................................196-19 9Replacing the air filter...................................r221Replacing the oil filter...................................r221
Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r221Replacing wiper blades.........................146, 204Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp.....................................192,193Roof bars.......................................................209Roof blind........................................................60Routine checks.....................................221, 222Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................214
Safety for children..................149 -16 0, 169, 171Screen, colour and mapping.................243, 284Screen, instrument panel ..........................23,38Screen, monochrome........................... 296,317Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...............................296Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map .................................284,317Screenwash, front ......................................... 144Screenwash fluid level..........................144, 219Seat adjustment........................................64,65Seat belts...............................................167-169Seats, rear.......................................................r69Serial number, vehicle ..................................233Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing.........................................................20Setting the clock...................................283, 316Shor t-cut menus ...........................................244Sidelamps ..............132, 136, 187,189, 191-193Side repeater................................................. 191Ski flap............................................................76Spare wheel...........................................180-182Speed limiter.........................................r123,124Spotlamps, side ....................................139, 191Starting the vehicle .........................97, 109,113
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Paint colour code..........................................233Panoramic glass sunroof................................f60Parking brake.................................99, 106, 222
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Parking brake, electric............................99, 222Parking lamps...............................................136Parking sensors, front...................................129Parking sensors, rear....................................r128Parking space sensor ..................................130Particle emission filter..........................r220,221Passenger compartment filter......................r221PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........236Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)..............239PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................236Player, CD MP3.............................277,301, 302Port, USB................................................76, 303Priming the fuel system................................214Programmable heating(Webasto) .....................................................96Protecting children.................149 -160, 169, 171Puncture........................................................174