2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.F

F
ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

C
lip the styling cover back in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
1.6 litre HDi engine
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the style cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

P
ut the style cover back in position and clip
it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
2 litre and 2.2 litre HDi
engines
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
2 litre BlueHDi engine
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
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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 engines
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
8.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
9.


e
n
gine oil filler cap. 1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp
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1.6 litre 16V e-THP 165 hp
Petrol engines
the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
1.
P
ower steering reservoir.
2.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
8.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
9.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
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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 engines
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
8.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
9.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
10.
P

riming pump*.
11.
B

leed screw*. 1.6 litre HDi 115 hp
2.0 litre HDi 140 hp
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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 engines
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
8.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
9.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
10.
P

riming pump*.
11.
B

leed screw*. 2.0 litre HDi 160 hp
2.2 litre HDi 200 hp
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BlueHDi Diesel engines
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.
1.
P
ower steering reservoir.
2.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

ir filter .
8.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
9.


e
n
gine oil filler cap. 2.0 litre Blue HDi 150 hp
2.0 litre Blue HDi 180 hp
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Checking levels
take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with and electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
to e
nsure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face and the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
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Ot

recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the warranty and maintenance record. t
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p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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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.
th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
u
n
screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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.
Engine oil change
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval 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.
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