2017 Peugeot 308 oil dipstick

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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge,
information on the conformity of the oil level
is displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, at
the same time as the service information.
th
e level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30


minutes.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped-up to
avoid damage to the engine.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-

A
= max; never exceed this
level,
-

B
= min; top-up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
to l

ocate the dipstick and the oil filler
cap on a Petrol engine or a Diesel
engine , refer to the corresponding
section.
Oil level correct Oil level indicator fault Oil level incorrect
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Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
R

emote earth point.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
10.
R

emote earth point.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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Checking levels
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).
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.Checking using the dipstick
the location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F t
a
ke 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 .
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule.
t
o
p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to e

nsure 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.
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
e

uge
Ot


recommends that you check the level, and
top-up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). B = MIN
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
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
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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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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
H
eBFD ............................................................. 121ec
o-driving (advice) ........................................ 10
ec

onomy mode

............................................. 219
el

ectronic brake force distribution (
eB
FD)
...12

1
el

ectronic stability control (
e
SC) ............17, 1 2 1
em

ergency braking assistance (
eBA
)
..........12

1
em

ergency call
............................................. 11

9
em

ergency collision braking

...........22, 19 0, 193
em

ergency switching off
............................... 15

2
E
G
F
Deactivation of DSC (eSC) ...........................123
Deadlocking .............................................. 52, 60
Defrosting


........................................ 93, 10 0, 101
Demisting
...............................

.................93, 10 0
Demisting, rear screen


.........................101, 105
Denon (audio system)
.............................89, 293
Dimensions


................................................... 289
Dipstick
................

.................................... 31, 2 28
Direction indicators


.......112, 252, 255, 257, 259
Display of inter-vehicle time


..........................187
Display screen, instrument panel


.................16 4
Display screen, multifunction (with audio system)
....................................... 49
Display screen, multifunction (without audio system)
..................................49
Driver Sport Pack
.......................................... 169
Driving abroad ............................................... 107
Driving economically ....................................... 10
Driving positions (storing)


...............................75
Dynamic pack (sport)


.................................... 169
Dynamic stability c ontrol (DSC)


........................... 17, 21, 121, 123 Filling the AdBlue
® tank
................................ 237
Filling the fuel tank ................................ 21
3, 215
Filter, air
...............

......................................... 231
Filter, oil


......................................................... 231
Filter, particle


........................................ 230, 231
Filter, passenger compartment


..................... 231
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................248
Fitting roof bars


............................................. 223
Fittings, boot
............................................. 87

, 88
Fittings, interior


............................................... 82
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.................213
Flashing indicators


........................................ 112
Foglamps, rear


.............................. 109, 257, 259
Foglamps


...................................................... 252
Foglamps, front


............................. 109, 252, 256
Folding the rear seats


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


................................. 308, 309
Fuel .......................................................... 10, 215
Fuel consumption
............................................ 10
Fu

el tank .......................................................... 22
Fusebox, engine compartment


..................... 266
Fuses


............................................ 262, 264, 266
em

ergency warning lamps
...................
1
18, 238
em

issions control system, SCR .....................
27
en

ergy economy mode

.................................
219
en

gine compartment

...........................
226, 227
en

gine, Diesel
.........
1
5, 215, 227, 274, 281, 285
en

gine, petrol


................................
215, 226, 275
en

gines


.........................................
275, 281, 285
en

vironment
...............................
.........
10, 55, 64
ga
uge, fuel
.................................................... 213
ge
arbox, automatic

....
10, 12, 15, 151, 153, 162,
165, 169 -171, 177, 181, 232, 268
ge
arbox, electronic

........................................
10
ge
arbox, manual

...............
10, 12, 15, 162, 163,
170, 171, 177, 181, 232
gea
r lever
..............................
.........................
10
gea
r lever, automatic gearbox
.....................
16
5
ge

ar lever, manual gearbox

.........................
163
ge
ar shift indicator

.......................................
16 4
glo
ve box, refrigerated

...................................
82
gu
ide-me-home

............................................
112
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