2014 Peugeot 508 coolant

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Monitoring

Petrol-Diesel instrument panel
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 tr/min or rpm), graduation according to engine (petrol or Diesel). 2. Engine oil temperature gauge. 3. Fuel gauge. 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge. 5. Speedometer (mph or km/h). 6. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
7. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox or gear lever position and gear for an electronic gear control or automatic gearbox.
A. Main lighting dimmer. B. Display of alert log. Recall of the service information. C. Reset the trip distance recorder.
8. Display zone: alert messages or state of functions, trip computer. 9. Trip distance recorder (miles or km). 10. Automatic wipers Service indicator (miles or km) then, total distance recorder. These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition.
Dials and screens Control buttons

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Monitoring
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on the part of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
It is associated with a punctured wheel, the braking system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure, the engine coolant temperature or a major electrical fault.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example: - the engine oil level, - saturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel). - the power steering, - a minor electrical fault. - ... For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Monitoring
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 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 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 by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top 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).

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Practical information
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 per formance. 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
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. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir. 5. Battery / Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp

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Checks
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. 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 * . 1.6 litre HDi 115 hp
2.0 litre HDi 140 hp

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Checks
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. 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 * . 2.0 litre HDi 160 hp
2.2 litre HDi 200 hp

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Blue HDi 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. Power steering reservoir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir. 3. Coolant header tank. 4. Brake fluid reservoir. 5. Battery / Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap.
2.0 litre Blue HDi 150 hp2.0 litre Blue HDi 180 hp