2015 Peugeot 308 Engine

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action
/ Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eR

VIC
e
and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
th

is alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eR

VIC
e
and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay , to avoid a breakdown.
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eR

VIC
e
and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions
control system: the engine starting
inhibition system prevents starting of
the


engine.
to b
e able to start the engine, you must call on a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Monitoring

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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 maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the 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 slightly 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.Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the header tank).
gauges and indicators
Monitoring

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Service indicator
this is a check against the planned servicing
intervals in the manufacturer's service
schedule.
It is calculated from the last service indicator
reset according to the number of miles travelled
and the time elapsed since the last service.More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on.
t
h
e distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
t
h
e screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions only
(depending on country of sale), the level
of deterioration of the engine oil is also
taken into account.
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Monitoring

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Service overdue
the mileage remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions in which the
vehicle is used.
th
e spanner may also come on if
you have exceeded the period since
the last service, as indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With Blue HDi Diesel versions, the
spanner can also come on in advance
of the service interval, according to the
level of deterioration of the engine oil,
which depends on the driving conditions
in which the vehicle is used.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
.
With Blue HDi Diesel versions the Service
warning lamp may come on as soon as the
ignition is switched on. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes to indicate that the service
must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles
(3 0 0 k m).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
Monitoring

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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge,
information on the oil level is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on, at the same time as the
service information.
th
e level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30


minutes.
Oil level correct
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
this is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-

A
= max; never exceed this
level,
-

B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your
engine.
Monitoring

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Locking is confirmed by fixed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking your key, even for a short period.
Normal locking
Using the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
Using the key
F turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock the vehicle completely.
If your vehicle has an alarm, this will not be
activated.
Maintaining the locking action (key or remote
control) automatically closes the windows. If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if an electronic key has been
left inside the vehicle, the central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after about thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
And if your vehicle has an alarm, this
will not be reactivated.th
e folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors by the remote control can be
deactivated by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When a door or the boot is not
fully closed, engine running or
vehicle moving (speed above 6 mph
(10
km/h)), a message appears for a
few seconds.
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Electronic engine immobiliser
the key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
F

P

ress the closed padlock on the
remote control.
Locating your vehicle
this will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for around
ten


seconds.
Remote operation of lighting
A short press this button switches
on the lighting remotely (sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps and number
plate lamps).
A second press before the end of the timed
period cancels the remote lighting.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer as soon as possible.
th

is function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
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Locking
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold, the alarm is activated. F

P
ress the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely.
H
old the button down until the
windows close completely.
th
is function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance,
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle
must be locked.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock on the remote control.
th

is will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for around
ten


seconds.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment
by the emergency services difficult in
the event of an emergency.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows. As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the key for the Keyless
e
n
try
and Starting system, even for a short
period.gu ard against theft when the key for
the Keyless
e
n
try and Starting system
is in the recognition zone with the
vehicle unlocked.
In order to preserve the charge of the
cell battery in the remote control, the
"hands-free" functions go into extended
stand-by after 21 days of non-use.
t
o
r

estore these functions, press one of
the remote control buttons or start the
engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
If a door or the boot is not properly
closed, with the engine running
or the vehicle moving (speed
above 6

mph (10 km/h)), a message
appears for a few seconds.
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