2016 Peugeot 508 brake fluid

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Maintenance - technical data
Identification markings 2 73
Dimensions 271-272
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

2

28
Checking levels
2

18-220
-

oil
-

b

rake fluid
-

p

ower steering fluid
-


coolant
-
s

creenwash/headlamp wash fluid
-

f

uel additive (Diesel)
AdBlue
® additive 3 5-38, 223-226
Checking components 2 21-222
-

1

2 V battery
-

a

ir filter
-
p

assenger compartment filter
-

o

il filter
-

p

article filter (Diesel)
-


gearbox
-

b

rake pads / discs
-
par

king brake
-

e

lectric parking brake
Changing bulbs
2

42-248
-

front
-

rear 12V battery

2
53 -256
Removing/refitting the 12V battery

257-260
Load reduction, economy mode
26
1
en

gine compartment fuses
2
49, 252
Opening the bonnet
2
14
un

der the bonnet, petrol
2
15
un

der the bonnet, Diesel
2
16 -217
Petrol engines

2
64
Diesel engines
26

6-267Petrol weights

2
65
Diesel weights
26

8-269
Over view

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Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.th
e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.th e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a 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.
Braking
fixed.
th
e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to
p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I
f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th
e electronic brake force distribution
(
eB
FD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Instruments

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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.
th
e 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 level
the location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
u
n
screw 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.
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.
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.
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Practical information

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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.
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.
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.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
this system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in
the event of a problem, have the
system checked by a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
e

uge
Ot
or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

uge
Ot
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.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between
two


services.
Checking this system must be done by a
P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Practical information

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Keyless entry and
Starting electronic key ..................... 5
5, 56, 69
Key not recognised
..........................54, 62, 166
Key with remote control
............................49, 69
Kit, hands-free


...................................... 324, 325
Kit, temporary puncture repair


......................229
Labels, identification
..................................... 2

73
Lamps, parking
............................................. 12

5
L
eD

s - light-emitting diodes

.........242, 245, 246
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 223
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 2
19
Level, Diesel additive


............................ 220, 221
Level, engine coolant


.............................. 30, 220
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......31, 218
Level, headlamp wash


.......................... 129, 2 20
Level, power steering fluid

............................ 2

19
Levels and checks
................................ 215 -220
Jack
........

.......................................................
235
JBL (audio system)
.......................................
2
76
Jump starting
..............................
..................
254Level, screenwash fluid ........................
129, 2 20
Lighting, cornering

........................................
123
Lighting dimmer
..............................
................
32
Lighting, guide-me home

......................
121, 124
Lighting, interior

....................................
102, 103
Lighting, mood

..............................................
103
Lighting, welcome

.........................................
125
Loading

...................................................
11, 212
Load reduction mode

....................................
261
Locating your vehicle
................................ 5
2, 61
Locking

...............................................
50, 58, 64
Locking, manual (back-up)
............................. 62
L
ong objects, transporting
............................
111
L
ow fuel level ..........................................
23, 201
Luggage retaining strap

................................
112
K
L
J
Maintenance, routine ...................................... 11
Map reading lamps ....................................... 102
Markings, identification
............................................... 2

73
Massage function
........................................... 79
Mat


................................................................ 10 0
Memorising a speed


..................................... 192
Menu, touch screen


.....277, 281, 282, 284, 286,
296, 298, 302, 310, 320, 322
Menu, audio system
.............................340, 348
Mirror, rear view
.............................................. 82
Mirrors, door ...................................... 80, 81, 19 6
Mirror, vanity
..............................

...................101
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........201
Mountings, Isofix


........................................... 152
MP3 CD
................................................ 343, 344
M
Navigation ..................................................... 296
Net, high load retaining .................................115
Number plate lamps
...................................... 24

8
Oil consumption


............................................ 218
OIl, engine


..................................................... 218
Opening the boot
..............................

..50, 57, 65
Opening the doors
...............................

.....49, 55
Opening the roof blind


..........................104, 10 6
Pads, brake


................................................... 222
Paint colour code
.......................................... 273
Panoramic glass sunroof


..............................10 6
Parking brake


........................................ 167, 222
Parking brake, electric


............................21, 16 8
Parking sensors, front


...................................19 4
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 193
P
e

uge
Ot
Connect Apps .............................319
Peuge
O

t Connect Assistance


...................2 74
Peuge
O

t Connect Packs


...........................2 74
Peuge
O

t Connect SOS
............................. 2

74
Plates, identification ...................................... 273
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