2013 Peugeot 508 RXH brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations


Electric parkingbrakeflashing. 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 andcontact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Electric parkingbrake faultfixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the corresponding 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 automaticfunctions of theelectric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (onswitching 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 theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the corresponding section.

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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 primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engine
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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.






Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the ignition (Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.

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Checks






Checking levels






Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
Oil level

The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing and warranty booklet for
details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engineand 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 closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing and warranty 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
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level. If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranties. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the bonnet, as
cer tain areas of the engine may be extremelyhot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan couldstart at any time (even with the ignition off).

It 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 youcheck 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.

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Checks
6-speed electronic
gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warrantybooklet for details of the checking
interval 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
Brake pads
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The star t of saturation of the par ticle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.If the warning lamp stays on, thisindicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first par ticle filter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle,you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.

The 100% electric mode is not available
during regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter.
have the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brakepads are worn.

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Alphabetical index
Labels, identification.....................................234Lamps, warning and indicator............r50,54, 55LED daytime running lamps..........................149Level, brake fluid ...........................................224Level, headlamp wash.......................... 157,225Level, power steering fluid............................224Levels and checks.................................223-226Lighting, guide-me home......................150,151Lighting, interior....................................r160,161Lighting bulbs (replacement).......196,200,202Lighting control stalk.............................146,150Lighting on reminder.....................................r148Loading.................................................... 40, 217Load reduction mode.................................... 210Load space cover..........................................r106Locating your vehicle......................................76Long objects, transpor ting............................103Luggage retaining strap................................104
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Main beam...............................51, 146,196-199Maintenance....................................................40Map reading lamps.......................................160Markings, identification.................................234Massage function...........................................95Mat................................................................102Mini fuel level..................................................89Mirror, rear view ............................................ 100Mirrors, door..............................................r98,99Motorised boot..........................................85,86Motorway function(direction indicators)...................................172Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................168Music media players .....................................275
Navigation.............................................245, 246Number plate lamps......................................202
Oil filter..........................................................r227Oil level....................................................65,224Opening the boot................................70,73,84Opening the doors..........................................70Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............88Operation indicator lamps............50, 52, 54,57
Radio.....................................................272, 273Ready..............................................................29Ready lamp...............................................29,89Rear screen (demisting) ..........................98, 120Recharging the battery.........................207, 209Reduction of electrical load..........................210Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r228Reinitialising the remote control...............77,78Remote control...............................70-72, 74,79Removable screen (snow shield)..........215, 217Removing a wheel........................................191Removing the mat.........................................102Repair kit, puncture .......................................184Replacing bulbs ...........................196,200, 202Replacing fuses ............................................203Replacing the air filter...................................r227Replacing the oil filter...................................r227Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r227Replacing wiper blades.........................159, 211Reset history .............................................42,67Resetting the service indicator.......................r64Reversing lamp.............................................200Risk areas (update).......................................250Roof bars.......................................................217Roof blind........................................................88Routine checks.....................................227-229Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................222
Safety for children ................................. 166, 171Screen, colour and mapping.................243, 283Screen, instrument panel..........................50,66
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Paint colour code..........................................234Panoramic glass sunroof................................f88Parking brake...............................126,228, 229Parking brake, electric..................................123Parking lamps...............................................150Parking sensors, front...................................143Parking sensors, rear....................................r142Parking space sensor ..................................144Particle emission filter.........................r226, 228Passenger compartment filter......................r227PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........236Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)..............239PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................236Port, USB......................................................103Power..............................................................r32Priming the fuel system ................................222Programmable heating (Webasto)................121Protecting children........ 162,166, 168-170, 180Puncture........................................................184
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Alphabetical index
Screen-wash reser voir..................................225Screen menu map.........................................283Screenwash, front ......................................... 157Screenwash fluid level..........................157,225Seat adjustment..............................................92Seat belts...............................................177-179Seats, rear.......................................................r96Serial number, vehicle ..................................234Ser vice indicator.............................................r63Service warning light ......................................56Servicing .........................................................40Setting the clock .............................................69Short-cut menus...........................................244Sidelamps............146, 149,150, 196,199,200Side repeater.................................................199Ski flap..........................................................103Snow chain ............................................195, 234Spare wheel ..................................................190Speed limiter.........................................r137, 138Speedometer............................................r32, 49Spotlamps, side ....................................153, 199Start.........................................................25, 208Starting the engine..............................28, 29,35Starting the vehicle.................................25,130Steering mounted controls,audio...........................................................242Stopping the vehicle.........................25,28,130Stop & Start....113,116,120, 207, 221-224,227Storage..........................................101,102,104Storage wells................................................. 104Storing driving positions.................................93Stowing rings................................................104Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remotecontrol .....................................................77,78Synthesiser, voice.........................................256System, navigation ........................................246
Table of weights ............................................232Ta b l e s of engines..................................230-232Tables of fuses..............................................203Te c hnical data.......................................230-232Te l e p h o ne............................................262, 264Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt......................................61Temperature control for heated seats............94Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit...............................184Third brake lamp ...........................................202TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................259To o l s..............................................................190To w b a r...........................................................r215Towed loads..................................................232To w i ng another vehicle...................48, 212, 214Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR) ......................54, 58, 174Traffic information (TA) .........................260, 274Traffic information (TMC)......................259,260Tr a i l e r............................................................r215Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r66, 68Tyre pressures..............................................234Tyres................................................................40
Unlocking..................................................70,71Unlocking the boot..........................................73Update risk areas..........................................250Updating the date............................................69Updating the time ............................................69USB (Peugeot Connect)...............................103
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Warning lamps ....................................52, 55,57Warning triangle ............................................107Wash-wipe, rear............................................r157Washing (advice).............................................47Weights.........................................................232Welcome function...........................................93Welcome lighting...........................................153Wiper, rear.....................................................r157Wiper control stalk .................................156-158Wipers .............................................53, 156, 158
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Vehicle identification.....................................234Ventilation...............................45, 105, 110,111
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Xenon headlamps.........................................196
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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Dimensions 233


Running out of fuel, Diesel 222
Checking levels 224-226 - oil - brake fluid - power steering fluid- coolant - screenwash/headlamp wash fluid Checking components 227-229 - 12 V battery- air filter - passenger compartment filter - oil filter - electric parking brake- brake pads / discs

Changing bulbs 196 -202 - front - rear


Opening the bonnet 221 Under the bonnet 223 Electric motor, Battery 230 Diesel engine 231


12V battery 207-209
Load reduction, economy mode 210
Engine compar tment fuses 203, 206
Weights 232

High voltage cables 44, 46