2016 Peugeot 308 oil level

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Underbonnet - Diesel engines
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.
1.
P
ower steering reservoir.
2.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir. 5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
8.
E

ngine oil dipstick.9.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
10.
P

riming pump*.
11.
E

arth point ("-" terminal).
* Depending on engine.
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Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
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).
To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face
with the engine having been off for more
than


30


minutes. B = MIN
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).Checking using the dipstick
If you find that the 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 damage to the engine), contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
F

L

ocate the dipstick in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F

T

ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W

ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R

efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
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Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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.
Topping-up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
Used products
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.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.
Top up the reservoir when you next stop
the

vehicle.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message in the instrument panel screen.
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.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by
the fan.
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.
Coolant level
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades. In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
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Checks
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.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
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
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.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
12 V batteryThe battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
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.
Particle filter (Diesel)
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid
battery with special technology and
specification. The involvement of
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop is essential when replacing or
disconnecting the battery. The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
For more information on checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.
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Brake disc wear Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the level checking interval for this
component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the level checking interval for this
component. This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
For more information on the
electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Accessories .................................................. 240
Additive, AdBlue .............................. 23, 193 -200
Additive, Diesel


..................................... 19 0, 191
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 84
Adjusting head restraints


................................69
Adjusting seats


.......................................... 67, 68
Adjusting the date


........................32, 34 , 35, 39
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


....................................76
Adjusting the seat belt height


.......................129
Adjusting the time


........................32, 34 , 35, 39
Advice on driving


.......................................... 13 6
Airbags


.................................................... 25, 132
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 13

4, 13 5
Airbags, front ......................................... 132, 13 5
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 13 4, 13 5
Air conditioning


......................................... 12, 60
Air conditioning, digital


...................................64
Air conditioning, manual


.................................61
Air vents


.......................................................... 59
Alarm


............................................................... 50
Anti-pinch


................................................ 52, 102
Anti-theft


................................................. 49, 137
Armrest, front
............................................ 94, 96
Armrest, rear
................................................. 10

0
Assistance call


.............................................. 252
Audible warning


............................................ 123
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
................ 29

6, 323
Audio systems
....................................... 2 5 5 , 311Battery, remote control .............................
48,
49
Blanking screen (snow shield) ...................... 23
9
Blind, panoramic sunroof


..............................101
Blinds, side


....................................................108
BlueHDi


...................................................23, 193
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.......................... 2

78, 321
Bluetooth (telephone)


............................278, 321
Bonnet


...........................................................185
Boot


.................................................................57
Brake discs
.................................................... 19

2
Brake lamps
...............................

...................218
Brakepads
..................................................... 19

2
Braking, dynamic emergency


.......................143
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

....215 , 220
A
Child seats .............................. ..............109-121
Child seats, conventional ......................11 6, 117
Child seats, ISOFIX

...............................11

8 -12 0
Closing the boot
........................................ 57, 58
Closing the doors


............................................ 54
Configuration, vehicle


..........32, 34 , 36, 39, 328
Control, electric windows


................................52
Control, emergency door


................................56
Control, heated seats


...................................... 70
Control, panoramic sunroof blind


.................101
Control stalk, lighting
...................................... 77
C

ontrol stalk, wipers ...........................86, 87 , 89
Courtesy lamps
............................................... 91
Cover, load space

......................................... 10

4
Cruise control
................................................ 15

5
Cup holder

...............................
........................94
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

.......... 180
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 180
CD


......................................................... 293, 316
CD, MP3
........................................ 2

93, 316 , 317
Central locking


............................................... 55
Changing a bulb


.................................... 215, 220
Changing a fuse


.................................... 221-227
Changing a wheel


......................... 201, 20 9 -213
Changing a wiper blade


.......................... 90, 232
Changing the remote control battery


.............. 48
Checking the engine oil level


.................. 29, 188
Checking the levels


............................... 18 8 -19 0
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

................ 208
Checks
...............

.................................... 18 6-192
Checks, routine


..................................... 191, 192
Child lock
...............................

............ 52, 53 , 12 2
Children (safety)
..................... 1

09 -122, 131, 133
C
Battery ........................................... 191, 228-230
Battery, charging ........................................... 230
B
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio ......................................... 290, 291
Date (setting)
...............................

.32 , 34 , 35, 39
Daytime running lamps, LED


..........81, 215 , 216
Deactivating ESC


.......................................... 126
Deactivating the passenger airbag
.......................................................... 13

3
Deadlocking


.................................................... 46
Defrosting


...................................... 62, 63, 64, 74
Demisting
...............................

.......62, 63, 64, 74
Dials and gauges


............................................ 14
Diesel


............................................................ 182
Dimensions


................................................... 250
Dipstick
................

.................................... 29, 188
Direction indicators


...............123, 215 , 216 , 218
Display screen, instrument panel


...........14, 168
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Jack .......................................................201, 209
Jump starting .............................. ..................229
Labels, identification
..................................... 2

51
Lamp, boot


...................................................... 93
LEDs - light-emitting diodes


.........215, 216 , 218
Key with remote control
....................45-49 , 137
Kit, hands-free


...................................... 278, 321
Kit, temporary puncture repair


......................203
Maintenance, routine


......................................12
Map reading lamps


.........................................91
Markings, identification


.................................2 51
Mat


..................................................................97
Menu, main


...................................................314
Menu short cuts
............................................260
K
J
L
M
Mirror, rear view .............................................. 75
M irrors, door .................................................... 74
Mirror, vanity
..............................

.....................95
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........183
Mountings, Isofix


........................................... 118
MP3 CD
................................................. 293, 317
Multimedia, rear


.............................................. 98
Navigation


..................................................... 261
Net, luggage retaining ...................................10 6
Number plate lamps
.............................. 2

19, 220
N
Immobiliser, electronic ............................49, 137
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 26
I
ndicator, engine oil level ................................29
Indicator lamps, operation


........................16 -26
Indicators, direction


...................................... 123
Inflating tyres


.......................................... 12 , 2 51
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

................208
Input, auxiliary
............................... 2

95, 297, 318
Instrument panels


........................................... 14
ISOFIX


.......................................................... 11 9
Isofix mountings
...............................

.............118Level, AdBlue® additive
................................. 193
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 18
9
Level, Diesel additive


............................ 19 0, 191
Level, engine coolant


.............................. 26, 19 0
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......29, 188
Level, headlamp wash


............................ 88, 19 0
Level, power steering fluid

............................ 18

9
Levels and checks
................................ 18 6 -19 0
Level, screenwash fluid
.......................... 88, 19 0
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs


........215, 216 , 218
Lighting
................

............................................ 92
Lighting dimmer
..............................

................30
Lighting, directional
......................................... 85
L

ighting, guide-me home

.......................... 81, 82
Lighting, interior


........................................ 91, 92
Lighting, mood


................................................ 92
Lighting, welcome


........................................... 83
Loading


................................................... 12, 238
Load reduction mode


.................................... 231
Locating your vehicle
...................................... 47
L

ocking from the inside
................................... 55
L

ocking the boot.............................................. 46
Locking the doors


........................................... 46
Long objects, transporting
...................... 71,

10 0
Low fuel level

................................................ 180
Luggage retaining rings


................................ 103Oil change


.....................................................188
Oil consumption


............................................188
OIl, engine


.....................................................188
Opening the bonnet
...................................... 18

5
Opening the boot
..............................

..............57
Opening the doors
...............................

...........54
Opening the panoramic sunroof blind


..........101
Opening the retractable colour screen


...........40
Opening the tailgate


..................................57, 58
O
Pads, brake ................................................... 192
Paint colour code .......................................... 2 51
Panoramic glass sunroof


..............................101
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