2014.5 Peugeot 308 brake fluid

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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
th

e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th

e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
th

e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.
th

e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed.
th

e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to

p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I

f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th

e electronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD) 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.
1
Monitoring

289
the brake fluid level must be
between the marking "A" (MA X
located on the remote reservoir) and
the marking " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for
your vehicle for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
to a

void any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.Changing the coolant
the coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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Checks

292
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.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
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe
ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

uge
Ot
selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. For more information, refer to the "
el
ectric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
Checks

397
Inflating tyres .......................................... 10, 29 6
Inputs for audio system

..........9

1, 318, 322, 382, 384
Instrument panel
...............................

..............12
Instrument panel screen
................... 1

2, 35, 130
Intelligent
t
ra
ction Control
............................ 2

02
Interactive help


................................................ 44
Interior fittings


................................................. 88
Interior mood lighting


.................................... 19 4
Inter-vehicle time
........................................... 15

4
ISOFIX mountings ................................. 221, 222
Jack
........

....................................................... 235
Jack cable


..................................................... 322
JACK socket


..................... 88, 92, 322, 382, 384
Jukebox (playing)


.......................................... 323
Keeping children safe
........... 20

6, 208, 212-228
Key


............................................................ 50- 67
Key in ignition warning


..................................115
Keyless
e
n
try and Starting ........5 9 - 6 4 , 11 6 , 11 9
Key with remote control
.....................5 2 - 5 4 , 11 9 Labels, identification .....................................
29 6
Lamps, warning and indicator ..................13 -27
L
eD d

aytime
running lamps


............185, 243, 244, 246, 247
L
eD

s - light-emitting diodes

........243, 248, 250
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 279
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 28
9
Level, headlamp wash


.......................... 191, 29 0
Levels and checks
................ 276, 277, 288 -290
Light-emitting diodes - L
eD

s

.......243, 248, 250
Lighting
................

.......................................... 19 4
Lighting bulbs (replacement)
................ 2

43-252
Lighting control stalk


..................................... 181
Lighting dimmer
..............................

................34
Lighting, guide-me home


...................... 185, 18 6
Lighting, interior


.................................... 193, 19 4
Lighting on reminder


..................................... 18 4
Loading


................................................... 10, 270
Load reduction mode


.................................... 263
Load space cover

...............................
.............96
Locating your vehicle
................................ 5

4, 58
Long objects, transporting
.............................. 93
L

ow fuel level

............................................ 22, 77
Lumbar adjustment
................................... 8

0, 84
J
K
L
Main beam ............................ 181, 243, 245, 247
Maintenance ................................................... 10
Map reading lamps


....................................... 193
Markings, identification


.................................296
Massage function
........................................... 84
Mat


.................................................................. 89
Memorising a speed


..................................... 13 9
Menu


.................................... 306, 308, 310, 324,
326, 328, 344, 356, 358 Menu, main


...................................................
376
Menus (
tou
ch screen)
..................................
3
02
Mirror, rear view ............................................
180
Mirrors, door .......................................... 16 3 , 178
Mountings for ISOFIX seats

.................
221, 222
MP3 CD .................................................
318, 379
M
Navigation ..................................................... 324
Number plate lamps ...................................... 2
52
Oil filter
...............

........................................... 291
Oil level .................................................... 32, 288
Opening the bonnet
...................................... 2

75
Opening the boot
.......................... 5

7, 59, 61, 62
Opening the doors
.............................. 5

1, 57, 59
Operation indicator lamps


........................13 -27
Paint colour code
.......................................... 296
Panoramic glass sunroof


................................75
Park Assist
............................................. 170 -17 7
Parking brake, electric


.............20, 121-127, 292
Parking brake, manual


....................15, 120, 292
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