2014 Peugeot 308 engine coolant

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Maintenance - Technical data
Dimensions 286 Identification markings 287
Running out of fuel, Diesel 270
Checking levels 280 -282 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash, headlamp wash fluid - additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter) Checking components 283 -284 - battery - air / passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads / discs
Changing bulbs 235-244 - front - rear
12V battery 251-254 Load reduction, economy mode 255 Engine compartment fuses 245, 249 -250
Opening the bonnet 267 Under the bonnet, petrol 268 Under the bonnet, Diesel 269 Petrol engines 285 AdBlue 271-279
Weights 285

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Monitoring
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Instrument panel
1. Fuel gauge. 2. Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h). 3. Engine oil level indicator. 4. Gear shift indicator. Gear with an automatic gearbox. 5. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h). 6. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
A. Main lighting dimmer. B. Reset the trip distance recorder. Instantaneous information on: - servicing, - remaining driving range with the emissions additive.
7. Service indicator, then total distance recorder (miles or km). These functions are displayed in turn when the ignition is switched on. 8. Trip distance recorder (miles or km). 9. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min), graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel). 10. Engine coolant temperature gauge.
Dials and screens Control buttons

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Monitoring
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is correct, - in zone B , the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature and the central STOP warning lamps come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a warning message in the screen. 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 qualified workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase. To top up the level:  wait for the engine to cool,  unscrew the cap slightly to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when topping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicated on the header tank).
Gauges and indicators

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Practical information
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without
exceeding it. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
 To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance. To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Checks
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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing certain components.
Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir. 2. Coolant reservoir. 3. Brake fluid filler. 4. Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox. 6. Air filter. 7. Engine oil dipstick. 8. Engine oil filler cap.
This engine is shown as an example. The locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.

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Checks
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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir. 2. Coolant reservoir. 3. Brake fluid filler. 4. Battery / Fuses. 5. Fusebox. 6. Air filter. 7. Engine oil dipstick. 8. Engine oil filler cap. 9. Priming pump * .
This engine is shown as an example. The locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.

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Checks
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The brake fluid level must be between the marking " A " (MA X A " (MA X Alocated 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 fl uid
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
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 avoid 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 specifi cation
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 become caught by the fan blades.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is regulated by the fan.

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Alphabetical index
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230 V socket .............................................84, 88
Accessories .........................................263, 264Accessory position .......................................11 0Accessory socket, 12V .............................84, 87AdBlue® ........................................................AdBlue® ........................................................AdBlue®271Additive, AdBlue ......................................25, 271Adjusting headlamps ....................................180Adjusting head restraints ................................79Adjusting the steering wheel ..........................75Airbags ....................................................23, 19 9Airbags, curtain .....................................202, 203Airbags, front........................................200, 203Airbags, lateral ......................................202, 203Air conditioning ...........................10, 97, 99, 101Air conditioning, digital .................................101Air conditioning, manual ...........................9 7, 9 9Air distribution adjustment ..............98, 10 0, 103Air filter ..........................................................Air filter ..........................................................Air filter283Air flow ............................................................10Air flow adjustment ...........................97, 99, 103Air intake .......................................................105Air recirculation .............................................105Air vents ..........................................................95Alarm ...............................................................65Anti-theft .................................................5 0 , 112Armrest ...............................................84, 86, 89Armrest, front ..................................................86Armrest, rear ...................................................Armrest, rear ...................................................Armrest, rear89Assistance call .............................188, 289, 290Audible warning ............................................188Audio cable ...........................310, 313, 314, 376Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .........310, 313, 379Automatic braking on risk of collision .....................................22, 151, 15 4
Automatic emergency braking ................................................151, 15 4Automatic illumination of headlamps ......................................174, 178Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps ..........................................................187Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers .................................................181, 183Auxiliary sockets .......84, 87, 310, 314, 374, 376
Changing a fuse ....................................245 -250Changing a wheel .................................2 27-2 3 3Changing a wiper blade ........................18 4, 256Changing the date ...............................42, 43, 44Changing the remote control battery.........................................52, 62Changing the time ...............................42, 43, 44Checking levels .....................................280-282Checking the engine oil level ..................29, 280Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ..............................................226Checks ..................................................267-284Child lock .......................................................220Children .................................198, 200, 204-220Child seats ....................204 -206, 210, 211, 219Child seats, conventional ..............................210Child seats, ISOFIX ......................213, 215, 216Cold climate screen ......................................259Collision risk alert .........................................151Colour screen .......................................294, 295Connectors, audio ............87, 310, 314, 374, 376Container, AdBlue .........................................276Coolant level ...........................................26, 281Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator26Courtesy lamps .............................................185Cruise control ................................132, 13 6, 13 9Cruise control, active ....................................13 9Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder84
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Battery ...........................................251-254, 283Battery, charging ...........................................254Battery, remote control .......................52, 62, 63Bicycle carrier ...............................................Bicycle carrier ...............................................Bicycle carrier263Blind spot sensors ........................................15 6Blue HDi ........................................................271Bluetooth (hands-free) ..........................352, 377Bluetooth (telephone) ............................352, 377Bonnet ...........................................................267Bonnet stay ...................................................267Boot ...........................................................90, 91Boot (opening) ...........................................54, 58Brake discs ....................................................284Brake lamps ..........................................240, 242Brake pads ....................................................284Brakes .....................................................24, 284
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................72CD .........................................................310, 370CD MP3 .................................................310, 371Central locking ..........................................46-53Changing a bulb ....................................235 -244
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ....................308, 309, 372, 373Date (setting) .......................................42, 43, 44Daytime running lamps ........235, 236, 238, 239Deactivating ESP ..........................................195Deactivating the passenger airbag ...............200Deadlocking ..............................................49, 57