2021 Peugeot 308 coolant

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Instruments
1Digital instrument panel
This head-up digital instrument panel can be
customised.
Depending on the display mode selected, some
information is hidden or presented differently.
Example with the "DIALS"
display mode:


1.Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel)
2. Remaining range (miles or km)
3. Cruise control/speed limiter settings
Display of speed limit signs
4. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
5. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
6. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
7. Gear shift indicator (arrow and recommended
gear)
Selector position and gear on automatic
gearbox (Petrol or Diesel)
Driving mode selected (other than " Normal"
mode)
8. Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol or
Diesel)
9. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h) (Petrol or
Diesel)
Displays
Some lamps have a fixed location, others can
change location.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and deactivation, there is only
one dedicated location.
Permanent information
In the standard display, the instrument panel
shows:
–

in fixed locations:
•


Information related to the gearbox and gear
shift indicator (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Range (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Coolant temperature indicator (Petrol or
Diesel).
•


Driving mode.
–


in variable locations:
•


Digital speedometer
.
•

T
otal distance recorder.
•

Status or alert messages displayed
temporarily

.
Optional information
Depending on the selected display mode and
active features, additional information may be
displayed:
–
Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


T
rip computer.
–

Driving aid functions.
–


Speed limiter or cruise control.
–


Media currently playing.
– Navigation instructions.
– Engine information (G-meters, Power-meters,
Boost,
Torque) in Sport mode.
Customising the instrument
panel
Depending on version, the appearance of the
instrument panel may be customisable (colour
and/or display mode).
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
As a safety measure, these adjustments must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing the display colour
Depending on version, the instrument panel
display colour depends on the colour scheme
chosen in this system.
This function is set via the Settings touch screen menu.
Choosing the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.

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Instruments
If a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).

► Press this button to display and scroll through
the various display modes on the instrument
panel.
The selected display mode is automatically
applied after a few moments.
Display modes
– "DIALS": standard display of analogue and
digital speedometers, total distance recorder
and: •

fuel gauge, coolant temperature indicator
and rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


NA
VIGATION": specific display, showing
current navigation information (map and
instructions).
–
"DRIVING": specific display, showing
information relating to active driving aid systems.
–
"MINIMAL": display with digital speedometer,
distance recorders, fuel gauge and coolant
temperature indicator.
–
"PERSONAL

1"/"PERSONAL

2": displays the
information selected by the driver in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Configuring a "PERSONAL" display mode
With PEUGEOT Connect Radio► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
► Select " Configuration ".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With PEUGEOT Connect Nav
► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
►

Select "
OPTIONS".
► Select " Instrument panel
personalisation".
►

Select "
PERSONAL

1" or "PERSONAL

2".
►

Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows on the touch screen: •


"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres " (depending on version).
•

"Power meters + Boost + Torque"
(depending on version).
►

Confirm to save and exit.
The information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in "PERSONAL 1" mode is not available in
"PERSONAL


2" mode.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning lamp continuously
lit
The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp
indicates the occurrence of a fault that needs
further investigation.

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Instruments
1Low oil level
This is indicated by the message "Oil
level incorrect" on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the lighting of the Service
warning lamp and an audible signal.
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.
For more information on Checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.
Gauge fault
This is indicated by the display of " OIL_ _"
or by the message "Oil level measurement
invalid " (depending on the instrument panel),
accompanied by the lighting of the Service
warning lamp and an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric
gauge, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
Coolant temperature
indicator


With the engine running:
– In zone A, the temperature is correct.
–

In zone
B, the temperature is too high.
The associated warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp light up in red on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, carefully open the bonnet and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking
levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
AdBlue® range indicators
(BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue
® fluid.
When the level of AdBlue® falls below the
reserve level (between 1,500 and 0 miles (2,400
and 0

km)), a warning lamp lights up when
the ignition is switched on and an estimate
of the distance that can be travelled before
engine starting is prevented is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The engine starting prevention system required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is empty.
It is then no longer possible to start the
engine until the minimum level of AdBlue
® has
been topped up.
Manual display of driving range
While the driving range is greater than
1,500 miles (2,400 km), it is not displayed
automatically.
You can view the range information by pressing the " Diagnostic" button
in
the

Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.

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Driving
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied.
► With a manual gearbox in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox in mode P or N,
fully depress the brake pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch.
– The system recognises the starting code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the wheels (if the
wheels are turned against a kerb, for
example).
► With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating
system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched on,
this code must be recognised in order for starting
to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents the
engine being started by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the screen.In
this case, your vehicle will not start; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Starting/Switching off the
engine, remote control
key
Place the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch

1.Stop position.
2.Ignition on position.
3.Starting position.

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Diesel engine

1.Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery/Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Priming pump*
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
* Depending on engine.
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
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).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the
ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped
with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
►

Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely

.
►

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.


► Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down,
then pull it out again to visually check the oil
level: the correct level is between marks A (max)
and B (min).
Do not start the engine if the level is:
– above mark A: contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
– below mark B: top up the engine oil
immediately.
Oil grade
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available
from your PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop).
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate
your warranty in the event of engine failure.
Topping up the engine oil level
For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please
refer to the corresponding under-bonnet engine
compartment illustration.
► Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills
on engine components (risk of fire).
► Wait a few minutes before checking the level
again using the dipstick.
► Top up the level if necessary.
► After checking the level, carefully screw the
oil filler cap back on and replace the dipstick in
its tube.

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7► Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down,
then pull it out again to visually check the oil
level: the correct level is between marks A
(max)
and B (min).
Do not start the engine if the level is:
–

above mark
A: contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
–

below mark B

: top up the engine oil
immediately.
Oil grade
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available
from your PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop).
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate
your warranty in the event of engine failure.
Topping up the engine oil level
For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please
refer to the corresponding under-bonnet engine
compartment illustration.
►

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills
on engine components (risk of fire).
►


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

T
op up the level if necessary.
►

After checking the level, carefully screw the
oil filler cap back on

and replace the dipstick in
its tube.
Within 30 minutes of adding oil, the oil
level indication in the instrument panel
when the ignition is switched on is not valid.
Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between mark "A" (MAX located on the remote
reservoir) and mark " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If not, check the brake pads for
wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Clean the cap before removing it to refill.
Use only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
Engine coolant
It is normal to top up this fluid between
two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A level of coolant that is too low risks causing
major damage to the engine; the coolant level
must be close to the "MAX" mark without ever
going above it.
If the level is close to or below the " MIN” mark, it
is essential to top up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need
to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up to the required level.
Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when necessary.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed
product.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid
containing an anti-freeze agent which is

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Alphabetical index
F
Fatigue detection 114–115
Filling the AdBlue® tank
147
Filling the fuel tank

131–132
Filter, air

144
Filter, oil

144
Filter, particle

144
Filter, passenger compartment

43, 144
Fitting a wheel

158–160
Fitting roof bars

140
Fittings, boot

40
Fittings, interior

37
Flap, fuel filler

131–132
Flashing indicators

53
Fluid, brake

143
Fluid, engine coolant

143
Foglamp, rear

50, 164–166
Foglamps, front

50, 163
Foglamps, rear

50
Folding the rear seats

35–36
Frequency (radio)

212
Fuel

6, 131
Fuel consumption

6
Fuel tank

131
Fusebox, dashboard

166
Fusebox, engine compartment

166, 168
Fuses

166–168
G
Gauge, fuel 131–132
Gearbox, automatic
89–91, 93–99, 145, 170
Gearbox, manual

89–90, 98–99, 145
Gear lever, automatic gearbox

91, 95
Gear lever, manual gearbox

89–90
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

97
Glove box, refrigerated

37
G.P.S.

206
H
Hazard warning lamps 41, 58
headlamp adjustment
54
Headlamp adjustment

54
Headlamps, automatic dipping

52–53
Headlamps, automatic illumination

51
Headlamps, dipped beam

161–162
Headlamps, halogen

54, 161
Headlamps, main beam

161–162
Headlamp wash

55
Head restraints, front

30
Head restraints, rear

35–37
Heating

42–44
Hill start assist

89
Horn

61
I
Ignition 46, 84, 216
Ignition on
84
Immobiliser, electronic

23, 82
Indicator, AdBlue® range

15
Indicator, coolant temperature

15
Indicator, engine oil level

14
Indicators, direction

53
Inflating tyres

145, 183
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

151, 153–156
Infrared camera

101
Instrument panel

7, 17–18, 102
Instrument panels

7
Internet browser

207, 210
ISOFIX

76
ISOFIX mountings

74–75
J
Jack 150–151, 157, 213
Jump starting
170
K
Key 19–21, 23, 25
Key, electronic
21–22
Keyless Entry and Starting

21–23, 84–85
Key not recognised

85

225
Alphabetical index
Key with remote control 19–21, 82
Kit, hands-free
192–193, 214–215
Kit, puncture repair

150, 154–156
Kit, temporary puncture
repair

40, 150–151, 153–157
L
Labels 4
Labels, identification
183
Lams with Full LED technology

54
Lane departure warning active

115, 120
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

51
Level, brake fluid

143
Level, Diesel additive

144
Level, engine coolant

15, 143
Level, engine oil

14, 142
Level, headlamp wash

55
Levels and checks

141–143
Level, screenwash fluid

55, 143
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

51
Lighting

49
Lighting dimmer

17
Lighting, exterior

50
Lighting, guide-me home

20, 53
Lighting, interior

48–49
Lighting, mood

49
Lighting, welcome

53
Loading

140
Load reduction mode

140
Locating your vehicle

20
Locking 23
Long objects, transporting
39
Low fuel level

131–132
Luggage retaining strap

40
Lumbar

31, 33
M
Maintenance (advice) 148
Maintenance, routine
101, 144
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

100
Map reading lamps

48–49
Markings, identification

183
Massage function

33
Mat

38, 101
Menu

191
Menus (audio)

186–187, 199–200
Messages

216
Messages, quick

217
Mirror, rear view

34
Mirrors, door

33–34, 119
Misfuel prevention

132
Mountings, ISOFIX

74–75
N
Navigation 204–206
Navigation, connected
207–209
Net, high load retaining

42
Number plate lamps

166
O
Obstacle detection 121
Oil change
142
Oil consumption

142
OIl, engine

142
On-board tools

150–151
Opening the bonnet

141
Opening the boot

20–21, 25
Opening the doors

19, 21, 25
P
Pads, brake 145–146
Paint
149, 183
Paint colour code

183
Panoramic glass sunroof

47–48
Parcel shelf, rear

40–41
Park Assist

124–125, 127
Parking brake

85, 145–146
Parking brake, electric

86–88, 145
Parking sensors, audible and visual

121
Parking sensors, front

121
Parking sensors, rear

121
Personalisation

7
Plates, identification

183
Player, Apple®

190, 214
Player, USB

189, 213
Port, USB

37, 39, 189, 209, 213
Pressures, tyres

145, 153, 157, 160, 183
Pre-tensioning seat belts

65