2016 Peugeot 508 coolant temperature

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Hazard warning lamps 132
Ignition switch, Keyless
e
n

try and
Starting, starting/switching off the
engine


161-166
Stop & Start

1

80 -182
el

ectric parking brake

1

68 -173
Instrument panels,
screens

1

3, 28 -29, 32-34
-

c

heck / service indicator /
trip distance recorder
-

l

ighting dimmer
Warning lamps
1

4-27
Indicators


29-38
-

e

ngine coolant / oil temperature
-

e

ngine oil level
-


AdBlue
® additive operating rangege
ar shift indicator 1 75
Wiper controls

1
27-130
tr

ip computer
3
9 - 42
Adjusting the headlamp beam height
1

26Head- up display
18

4 -185
to

uch screen
4
3 - 46, 48, 277-335
Screen C
4
7, 337-352
Instruments and controls (cont.)
Lighting controls 1
17-125
Direction indicators, parking
1

20, 125
Switch panels, buttons
9
P

rogrammable heating
9

7-98
Memorising speeds
1
92
Speed limiter
1
88-189
Cruise control
19
0 -191
Adjusting the steering wheel
7
9
H or n

132
Over view

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Instrument panel
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min), graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).
2.


e
n
gine oil temperature gauge.
3.
F

uel gauge.
4.


e
ng
ine coolant temperature gauge.
5.
Spe

edometer (mph or km/h).
6.
C

ruise control or speed limiter settings.
7.


g
e
ar shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for
an


automatic gearbox. A. M
ain lighting dimmer.
B. D isplay of alert log.
R

ecall of information:
●

o
n servicing,
●

o
n driving range for the emissions
control additive (AdBlue
®).
C. R
eset the trip distance recorder.
8.
D

isplay zone: alert messages or state of
functions, trip computer.
9.


t
r

ip distance recorder (miles or km).
10.
Aut

omatic wipers
S

ervice indicator (
miles or km) then, t
otal distance recorder.


t
h

ese two functions are displayed in turn
when switching on the ignition.
Dials and screens Control buttons
1
Instruments

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Warning lamps
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 by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering, the
engine oil pressure or engine coolant
temperature or a major electrical
fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
1
Instruments

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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
central STOP warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel 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 by two turns 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.
On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).
Instruments

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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Driving

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Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
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.
Changing the coolant
the coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
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.
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
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.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
to

p up the reservoir when you next stop
the


vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe
ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Practical information

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gauge, fuel.............................................. 13, 20 0ge
arbox,
automatic
........ 1

1, 16, 176, 180, 183, 222, 253
ge

arbox, manual

......11, 16, 174, 180, 183, 222
gea

r lever, automatic gearbox
..................... 17

6
ge

ar lever, manual gearbox

.........................174
ge

ar shift indicator

....................................... 175
gl

ove box ...................................................... 101
gr

ound clearance

......................................... 272
gu

ide-me-home

.................................... 121, 124Identification, vehicle
....................................
2
73
Immobiliser, electronic

................
52, 61, 69, 167
Indicator, coolant temperature
........................ 3
0
Indicator, engine oil level ................................
31
Indicator lamps ................................................
14
Indicators, direction ......................................120
Inflating tyres


..........................................11, 2 7 3
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

................234
Input, auxiliary
.............................. 1

08, 292, 346
Instrument panel
...............................

..............13
Instruments and controls

..................................7
I

ntelligent t
ra
ction Control
............................13

4
ISOFIX


...................................................152-15 6
Hazard warning lamps


..........................
132, 2 27
Headlamp adjustment

...................................
126
Headlamps, automatic illumination

......
118 , 12 1
Headlamps, dipped beam

.............
117, 242, 244
Headlamps, halogen

.............................
242, 244
Headlamps, main beam
................ 1
17, 242, 244
Headlamp wash

............................................
128
Head restraints, front ................................
75, 78
Head restraints, rear .....................................
109
Head-up display

............................
18 4, 188, 19 0
Heating

.........................................
83, 86, 88, 91
Heating, programmable (Webasto)
................ 97
H
ill start assist
...............................................
18
3
Horn ............................................................... 132
Filling the fuel tank

............................... 20

0, 202
Filter, air
...............

......................................... 221
Filter, oil


......................................................... 221
Filter, particle


........................................ 220, 221
G
I
E
H
F
Driving positions (storing) ...............................77
Dynamic stability control (DSC) ........ 1
8, 22, 133Filter, passenger compartment
.....................221
Fitting a wheel ............................... ................240
Fitting roof bars


.............................................212
Fittings, boot
......................................... 11

2 , 113
Fittings, front


...................................................99
Fittings, rear
...............................

...................111
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.................200
Flashing indicators


................................120, 125
Foglamps, front


.............................119, 123, 242
Foglamps, rear


..............................119, 245, 246
Folding the rear seats


...................................109
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors


.................80
Frequency (radio)


..........................................288
Fuel ................................................................ 202
Fuel consumption
............................................ 11
F

usebox, dashboard

.....................................250
Fusebox, engine compartment


.....................252
Fuses


.............................................................249
e

BA

............................................................... 13 3
ec

o-driving (advice)

........................................ 11
el

ectronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD)

........................................................ 13 3
em

ergency call
..................................... 1

3 2 , 2 74
em

ergency switching off
............................... 16

6
em

ergency warning lamps
................... 13

2, 2 27
em

issions control system, SCR .............25, 223
en

ergy economy mode

.................................261
en

gine compartment

.............................215 -217
en

gine,
Diesel


............16, 202, 216, 217, 228, 266, 268
en

gine, petrol

....................... 202, 215, 264, 265
en

vironment
......................... 1

1, 54, 63, 96, 179,
186, 220, 226, 253
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