2015 PEUGEOT 108 check engine

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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

i r f i l t e r.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.


Battery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For access to the brake fluid reservoir
and the fusebox, unclip the plastic cover
at the base of the windscreen, pressing
on the two tongues.
Refer to the "Changing a fuse" section.
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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).
Oil level
the check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
to e

nsure the accuracy of the reading,
your vehicle must be on a level
sur face, with the engine off for at least
30


minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
e

uge
Ot

recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). If you find that the oil 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 engine damage), contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
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the 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 manufacturer's service schedule
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
Oil gradethe oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
u
n
screw the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F

P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
t
o
p-up again if necessary.
F

A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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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
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
top up the level when necessary.
Coolant level
the coolant level must be:
- b etween the " FULL" or "F" and
" LOW " or "L" marks for V
ti 6

8
and V
ti 6

8 S&S engines,
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.
Fluid specification
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 be caught by the fan
blades. -
b
etween the "
MIN" and " MAX" marks for
the Pure
te
ch 82 engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Manual gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Clutch
the clutch is operated mechanically and
requires regular adjustment.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for information on when the adjustment should
be checked.
In the event of an operating fault
(difficulty moving off, for example),
contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Settings, configuration
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
th

ere is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources
(radio,
u
S
B...). For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume,
t
r
eble,
Medium, Bass) can be adapted to the different sound sources,
which may result in audible differences when changing source
(radio,
u
S
B...). Check that the audio settings are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to select
automatic sound adjustment (Low, Medium,
High).
Check the quality and format of your recording.
With the engine off, the
system switches off after a
few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time
depends on the battery charge.
th

e switch-off is normal: the system changes to economy mode
and switches off to preserve the state of charge of the vehicle's
battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
.
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Settings, configuration
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
th

ere is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources
(radio,
u
S
B...). For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume,
t
r
eble,
Medium, Bass) can be adapted to the different sound sources,
which may result in audible differences when changing source
(radio,
u
S
B...). Check that the audio settings are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to select
automatic sound adjustment (Low, Medium,
High).
Check the quality and format of your recording.
With the engine off, the
system switches off after a
few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time
depends on the battery charge.
th

e switch-off is normal: the system changes to economy mode
and switches off to preserve the state of charge of the vehicle's
battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
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Changing bulbs 149-153
- front
-
rear
Maintenance - te chnical data
Opening the bonnet 1 72un
derbonnet, petrol 1 73
Petrol engines

1
79
12 V battery

1
63 -165
ec

onomy mode
1
66
en

gine compartment
fuses
15
4 -155, 159 -162
Petrol weights
1
80
C h e c k i n g l eve l s
17

4 -176
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e

ngine oil
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b

rake fluid
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coolant
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s

creenwash fluid
Checking components
1

77-178
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clutch
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battery
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a

ir / passenger compartment filter
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o

il filter
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b

rake pads / discs
Dimensions 181
Identification markings
1

82
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