2015 Peugeot 308 oil dipstick

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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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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
Checks

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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 engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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Checks

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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 is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel (depending
on version), or using the dipstick.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 emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Oil specification
the oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule.
t
o
p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
there are two marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
to

p up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine.
t
h
e level must never
be below this mark.
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 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).
Checks

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Filling with fuel ..........................................76 , 78
Fitting a wheel ............................... ................240
Fitting roof bars


..................................... 270, 271
Fittings, boot
............................................. 9

4, 95
Flashing indicators


........................................ 195
Foglamps, rear
.............. 1

83, 243, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251
Folding the rear seats


..................................... 86
Frequency (radio)


.................................. 313, 37 7
Front seats


................................................ 80-82
Fuel ............................................................ 10, 78
Fuel consumption
............................................ 10
F

uel filler cap ................................................... 76
Fuel filler flap
................................................... 76
Fuel gauge


................................................ 12, 76
Fuel tank .......................................................... 76
Fuses


..................................................... 253-258
F
G
eco-driving ..................................................... 10ec
onomy mode ............................................. 263
ele

ctric window controls

.................................73
el

ectronic engine immobiliser ........... 54, 67, 119
el

ectronic stability control (
e
SC) ..................201
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting)

.....................
316, 317, 380, 381
Date (setting)
...............................
..
46, 47, 48, 49
Daytime running lamps

............
185, 243, 244, 246, 247
Deactivating DSC .......................................... 203
Deactivating the passenger airbag
.......................................................... 20
8
Deadlocking

..............................................
53, 61
Defrosting

...............................................
11 0 , 111
Demisting
...............................
................
11 0 , 111
Denon (audio system) ............................
96, 299
Diesel additive level

......................................
290
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp

............
15
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DA B)

..................................
316, 317, 380, 381
Dimensions

...................................................
294
Dipped beam
...............................
..
181, 243, 245
Dipstick
................
....................................
32, 288
Direction indicators

......
195, 243, 246, 248, 250
Display of inter-vehicle time

..........................
15 4
Doors back-up control ....................................
65
Driving economically ...................................... 10
Driving positions (storing)

...............................
82
Dynamic emergency braking
........................ 12
5
Dynamic (sport)
...............................
..............
13 5
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
........ 1
7, 21, 203
E
gearbox, automatic
...................10, 12, 15, 128,
131, 13 6, 137, 2 92
ge

arbox, manual

.......................10, 12, 15, 128,
129, 136, 292
gea

r lever, automatic gearbox
..................... 13

1
ge

ar lever, manual gearbox

.........................129
ge

ar shift indicator

....................................... 13 0
gl

ove box, cooled ........................................... 88
gu

ide-me-home

............................................ 18 6em
ergency boot release ................................. 64em
ergency call ............................. 1
96, 297, 298
em

ergency warning lamps
..................... 9

8, 195
em

issions control system, SCR

............. 27, 279
en

ergy economy mode


................................. 263
en

gine compartment


............................ 276, 277
en

gine compartment fusebox


....................... 257
en

gine, Diesel
................................. 7

8, 277, 278
en

gine oil


...................................................... 288
en

gine oil level indicator

......................... 32, 288
en

gine, petrol


.................................. 78, 276, 293
en

vironment
...............................

......... 10, 56, 66
eq

uipment settings


.................................... 41- 4 3
eS

C/ASR
...............................

........................ 201
D
H
Halogen headlamps ..............................243, 245
Hands-free kit ...................................... 360, 385
Hazard warning lamps


............................98, 195
Headlamp adjustment


...................................188
Headlamp wash


............................................ 19 0
Headlamp wash reservoir


.............................290
Head restraints, front
...................................... 83
Head restraints, rear
.................................86, 87
Heated seats


................................................... 83
Heating


.................................... 99, 101, 103, 105
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel


.............................................. 79
High load retaining net
....................................97
Hill start assist

............................................... 12

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Identification plates .......................................29 6
Ignition ................ ....................113 , 115 , 11 6 , 117
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