2017 Peugeot 308 brake fluid

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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
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.
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 the system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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.
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Instruments

229
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.
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.th
e brake fluid level must be
between the marking " A" (MA X
located on the remote reservoir) and
the marking " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for your
vehicle for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Practical information

232
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.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.
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.
un
less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Automatic
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. For more information on the
Electric parking brake
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Practical information

381
Identification, vehicle ....................................2 92
Ignition ................ ............................. 9 8, 150, 152
Immobiliser, electronic


.....................53, 65, 154
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ................................. 32
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 28
I
ndicator, engine oil level ................................ 31
Indicator lamps, operation


............14, 15, 17, 20
Indicator lamps, status
.............................. 15

, 20
Indicators, direction


...................................... 112
Inflating tyres


.................................................. 10
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

................239
Instrument panel
...............................

..............12
Intelligent
t
ra

ction Control
............................ 12

2
Interactive help


........................................ 44, 337Jack
........

.........................................
85, 246, 312
Key .......................
50, 51, 56, 58, 59, 64, 63, 65
Keyless en try
and Starting ......................58 - 60, 65, 151, 154
Key with remote control
....................................... 5

1, 53, 59, 154
Kit, hands-free


..............................346, 347, 370
Kit, temporary puncture repair


................87, 239 Labels, identification
.....................................
2
92
Level, brake fluid
...........................................
2
29
Level, Diesel additive

............................
230, 231
Level, engine coolant

..............................
28, 230
Level, engine oil
...............................
.......
31, 2 28
Level, headlamp wash

..........................
11 6 , 2 3 0
Levels and checks ................................
226-230
Level, screenwash fluid ........................
11 6 , 2 3 0
Light-emitting diodes - L
eD
s

........
252, 257, 259
Lighting
................
............................
14, 104, 107
Lighting dimmer
..............................
................
36
Lighting, guide-me home

.................
5 3 , 111, 112
Lighting, interior

....................................
103, 104
Lighting, mood

..............................................
104
Lighting, welcome

.........................................
112
Loading

...................................................
10, 223
Load reduction mode

....................................
219
Locating your vehicle
................................ 5
3, 57
Locking

............................................................
65
Long objects, transporting
.............................. 86
L
ow fuel level ..........................................
2 2, 213
Luggage cover
..............................
............
88, 89
Luggage retaining strap

............................
87, 88
Lumbar

......................................................
73, 78
Inter-vehicle time
...........................................
18
7
Isofix mountings
...............................
......
140 -14 4
H
I
J
K
L
Maintenance, routine ...................................... 10
Map reading lamps ....................................... 103
Markings, identification


.................................292
Massage function
........................................... 78
M
Hazard warning lamps ..........................118, 238
Headlamp adjustment ...................................113
Headlamps, automatic illumination


................................... 1 0 8 , 111, 112
Headlamps, dipped beam


.............107, 252, 254
Headlamps, halogen


.............................252, 254
Headlamps, main beam
........ 1

07, 252, 254, 256
Headlamp wash


............................................ 115
Head restraints, front
...................................... 77
Head restraints, rear
.................................80, 81
Heating


.......................................... 10, 91, 93, 94
Hill start assist

............................................... 16

2
Horn ............................................................... 121
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