2016 PEUGEOT 108 coolant temperature

15
108 _en_Chap01_instrument- de-bord_ed01-2016
Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp) or has a fault (warning lamp).When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is star ted, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
the illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal.
th

e warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Warning lamps
StoP f lashing, associated
with another warning
lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a Pe
ugeOt
dealer or qualified workshop.
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.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / o
b
servations
1
Instruments

16
Brakingfixed.th e braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.to p up with brake fluid recommended by Pe ugeOt.
I f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
th

e braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.Park, switch off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / o
b
servations
en

gine oil
pressure fixed, associated with
the S
tO

P warning
lamp.
th

e engine oil pressure is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.Park, switch off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing (V
ti 6

8
e
ngine
only).
the

temperature of the engine
coolant is increasing. Drive gently.
fixed.
the

temperature of the engine
coolant is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
checking up the level; top up if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
th

e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th

e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Instruments

150
108_en_Chap07_info-pratiques_ed01-2016
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 " F
uL L" or " F" and
" L
o
W" o

r "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.
th
e 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.
Practical information