2014 Peugeot 508 coolant temperature

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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
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.
Fluid specifi cation
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 Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid Screenwash and headlamp
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.
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.
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. Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission 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. Top up the reservoir when you next stop the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Accessories ..................................................215Accessory socket, 12 volt ...............................77Additive, AdBlue ............................230, 232-234Adjusting headlamps ....................................14 4Adjusting head restraints ..........................6 7, 7 0Adjusting seat belt height .............................173Adjusting the steering wheel ..........................76Airbags ............................................................32Airbags, curtain .....................................17 7, 178Airbags, front.........................................175 , 178Airbags, lateral ......................................17 7, 178Air conditioning .........................................20, 89Air conditioning, automatic .......................87, 90Air conditioning, digital ...................................98Air conditioning, manual ...........................87, 88Air conditioning, quad-zone ...............93, 96, 98Air filter ..........................................................Air filter ..........................................................Air filter228Air flow ............................................................20Air vents ..........................................................86Alarm ...............................................................53Anti-theft .......................................................102Armrest ............................................................77Armrest, rear ...................................................Armrest, rear ...................................................Armrest, rear78Assistance call ......................................166, 250Audible warning ............................................166Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ........294, 320, 322Audio system (radio) .....................................307Automatic illumination of headlamps .....1 3 7, 1 41Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps ............................................165Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers .................................................147, 149Auxiliary socket .............................................319
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................64CD .................................................................314CD MP3 .................................................315, 316Central locking ................................................47Changing a bulb ....................192, 197, 198, 20 0Changing a fuse ............................................201Changing a wheel .................................185, 18 6Changing a wiper blade ........................150, 20 9Changing the date .....................................41, 42Changing the remote control battery ........5 0 , 51Changing the time .....................................41, 42Checking levels .....................................225-227Checking the engine oil level ..........................37Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ..............................................179Checks ..................................221-224, 228, 229Children .........................................157, 161, 162Child seats ...........................153, 15 4, 15 6, 159Child seats, conventional ......................15 6, 157Closing the boot ..............................................57Closing the doors ............................................47Connectors, audio ...........................79, 317, 319Container, AdBlue ................................233, 234Coolant level ...........................................33, 227Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator33
Date (setting) .............................................41, 42Daytime running lamps .........139, 192, 19 4, 19 6Deactivating ESP ..........................................171Deactivating the passenger airbag ...............175Deadlocking ....................................................48Defrosting ........................................................98Diesel ..............................................................25Diesel additive level ......................................227Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp ............25Dimensions ...................................................246Dipped beam ..................................136, 192-19 4Dipstick ....................................................3 7, 2 2 5Directional lighting ................................145, 146Direction indicators .......140, 165, 192, 19 6 -198Driving positions (memorising) .......................69Dynamic emergency braking ........................103Dynamic stability control (DSC) ..............3 0, 171
Backup switching off .....................................Backup switching off .....................................Backup switching off102Battery ..................................................205, 228Battery, charging ...........................................205
Eco-driving .....................................................20Eco-driving (advice) ........................................20Economical driving ........................................20Economy mode .............................................208Electronic engine immobiliser.................52, 102Electronic stability control (ESC) ..................169Emergency boot release .................................60Emergency call .....................................166, 250Emergency warning lamps .....................83, 165Energy economy mode .................................208
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Courtesy lamps .............................................151Cruise control ........................................1 2 7, 1 3 0Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder77
Battery, remote control .............................50-52Blind ................................................................61Blue HDi ........................................................230Bluetooth (hands-free) ..........................2 7 7, 3 2 1Bluetooth (telephone) ....................................277Boot ...........................................................57- 5 9Boot (opening) .................................................46Brake discs ....................................................229Brake lamps ..........................................197, 198Brake pads ....................................................229Brakes ...........................................................229

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Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment) ...............................310Screenwash fluid level ..........................148, 2 27Screenwash, front .........................................148Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir227SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) ..........230, 232Seat adjustment ........................................6 7, 6 8Seat belts .......................................15 6 , 172-174Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear72Serial number, vehicle ..................................247Service indicator .............................................Service indicator .............................................Service indicator35Servicing .........................................................20Setting the clock .......................................41, 42Short-cut menus ...........................................258Sidelamps ............................136, 140, 192, 194, 19 6 -198Side repeater ................................................Side repeater ................................................Side repeater19 6Ski flap ............................................................79Spare wheel ...........................................185 -187Speed limiter .........................................Speed limiter .........................................Speed limiter127, 128Spotlamps, side ....................................143, 19 6Starting the engine .......................................102Starting the vehicle ........................1 0 1, 113 , 117Steering mounted controls, audio ..................................................256, 309Stopping the vehicle ......................1 0 1, 113 , 117Stop & Start ............................40, 64, 91, 94, 98, 121, 205, 218, 228Storage ..........................................77, 78, 80, 81Storage wells ............................................80, 81Storing driving positions .................................69Stowing rings ............................................80, 81Sunroof ............................................................Sunroof ............................................................Sunroof61Switching off the engine ...............................102Synchronising the remote control .....................................................5 0 , 51Synthesiser, voice .........................................271System, navigation........................................260
Table of weights ....................................236, 242Tables of engines .................................235, 238Tables of fuses ..............................................201Technical data ......................235, 236, 238, 242Telephone .............................................277, 279Temperature control for heated seats ............................................70Temperature, coolant ......................................33Temporary tyre repair kit...............................179Third brake lamp ...........................................200TMC (Traffic info) ..........................................2 74To o l s ......................................................185, 18 6To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r212Towed loads ..........................................236, 242Towing another vehicle .................................210Traction control (ASR) ....................................30Traffic information (TA) .................275, 289, 312Traffic information (TMC) ......................274, 275Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r212Trip computer ............................................Trip computer ............................................Trip computer38, 39Tyre pressures ..............................................247Ty r e s ................................................................20Tyre under-inflation detection ...............167, 187
Under-inflation (detection) ............................167Unlocking ..................................................43, 44Unlocking the boot ..........................................46Updating the date ......................................41, 42Updating the time ......................................41, 42UREA ....................................................UREA ....................................................UREA230-232USB (PEUGEOT Connect) .............................79
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Warning lamps ....................................25, 28, 29Warning triangle ..............................................83Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear148Weights .................................................236, 242Welcome function ...........................................69Welcome lighting...........................................143Wiper control stalk .................................147-149Wiper, rear.....................................................148Wipers .............................................26, 147, 149
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Xenon headlamps .........................................192
Vehicle identification .....................................247Ventilation .................................................86-88
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