2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid coolant reservoir

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op up the level to the "MA X" mark.
On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).
Monitoring

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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.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
ta

ke used oil to a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
to

p up the reservoir when you next stop the
vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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Checks

370
temperature control for heated seats ............................................ 69
te

mperature, coolant

...................................... 26
te

mporary puncture repair kit

......................18 6
th

ird brake lamp

........................................... 206
thr

ee flashes function
(direction indicators)


...................................171
tM

C (
tr
affic info)
.......................................... 3

06
to

o l s

.............................................................. 192
to

uch screen ............................... 35 -38, 40, 269
tou

ch screen (Menus)

............................36, 270
to

w b a r

........................................................... 223
to

wed loads

.......................................... 252, 258
to

wing another vehicle
................................. 2

22
tra

ction control (ASR)

............................21, 176
tr

affic information (
tA
)

.........................3 0 7, 3 4 6
tr

affic information (
tM
C)
.....................3

06, 307
t

r a i l e r

............................................................ 223
tr

ip computer

............................................ 31- 3 4
ty

re pressures

.............................................. 264
ty

r e s

........................................................ 10, 26 4
ty

re under-inflation detection

.........25, 174, 194
ta

ble of weights

.................................... 25

2, 258
tab

les of engines


................................. 250, 254
ta

bles of fuses

.............................................. 207
ta

nk, AdBlue
® additive ......................... 24 2, 247te
chnical data ....................................... 250-264
te

lephone


..................................................... 328
un
der-inflation (detection)
..............
2
5, 174, 194
unl

ocking
..............................
....................
41, 42
un
locking the boot ..........................................
44
up
date risk areas
..........................................
3
01
up

dating the date

......................................
39, 40
upd
ating the time

......................................
39, 40uR eA ............................................................
242u
SB ...............................................................286u
SB
( Peuge
O

t Connect)


.....78, 286, 290, 352, 353
T
U
Side repeater .............................. ..................202
Ski flap .............................. ..............................78
Snow chains
.................................................. 19

9
Spare wheel
...............................

............192-19 4
Speed limiter


......................................... 12 9, 13 0
Spotlamps, side


.................................... 145, 202
Starting the engine


...............................10 0 -102
Starting the vehicle


.......................1 0 0 , 112 , 11 6
Starting using another battery
...................... 2

12
Steering mounted controls, audio


.................................................. 273, 343
Stopping the vehicle


.....................1 0 0 , 112 , 11 6
Stop & Start


............................ 34, 63, 90, 93, 97,
120, 211, 230, 240
Storage


.......................................... 76, 77, 79, 80
Storage wells


............................................ 79, 80
Storing a speed


............................................. 129
Storing driving positions


.................................68
Stowing rings


............................................ 79, 80
Sunroof


............................................................ 60
Switching off the engine
....................... 10

0 -102
Synchronising the remote control
..................................................... 4

9, 50
Synthesiser, voice
......................................... 3

11
System settings


....................................... 13, 320
Screen, instrument panel


.......................... 13, 31
Screen menu


........................ 274, 276, 278, 292,
294, 296, 312, 324, 326
Screen, monochrome


.......................... 344, 356
Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)

............................... 3

44
Screenwash fluid level

.......................... 151, 2 3 9
Screenwash, front


......................................... 150
Screen-wash reservoir


................................. 239
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............ 242
Seat adjustment
...............................

......... 66, 67
Seat belts
............................................... 17

9 -181
Seats, rear


....................................................... 71
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 26

4
Service indicator


............................................. 28
Servicing
...............................

.......................... 10
Setting the clock

....................................... 39, 40
Sidelamps


..................... 138, 142, 200, 202-204
S
Replacing fuses .............................. .......2 07-210
Replacing the air filter ...................................240
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 24

0
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


...................................... 240
Replacing wiper blades .........................152, 220
Resetting the service indicator


.......................29
Reversing camera


......................................... 137
Reversing lamp
.................................... 20

3, 204
Risk areas (update)
....................................... 301
Roof bars
....................................................... 2

25
Roof blind


........................................................ 62
Routine checks


..................................... 240, 241
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................2

31
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