2021 Peugeot 308 oil dipstick

15
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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Practical information
7On a long journey, check the security of the
load at every stop.
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.
Bonnet
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door.

► Pull the release lever , located at the bottom
of the door frame, towards you.


► Pull the safety catch towards you, then raise
the bonnet.


► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Do not open the bonnet in very windy
conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the exterior
safety catch and the stay with care (risk of
burns).
In order to avoid damaging the electrical
units, you must never use high pressure
washing to clean the engine compartment.
Closing
► Take the stay out of the support slot.
► Clip the stay in its housing.
►

Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►


Pull on the bonnet to check that it has latched
correctly

.
Stop & Start
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.
Engine compartment
The engine shown here is an example for
illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–

Air filter
.
–

Engine oil dipstick.
–


Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine

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Practical information
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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Practical information
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
Checking the engine oil level 14
Checking the levels
142–143
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

151, 153–156
Checks

141–142, 144–146
Checks, routine

144–146
Child lock

79
Children

65, 74–76
Children (safety)

79
Child seats

65, 68–72, 79
Child seats, conventional

71
Child seats, ISOFIX

74–76
Cleaning (advice)

148–149
Closing the boot

20, 25
Closing the doors

20–22, 25
Collision Risk Alert

112–113
Commercial

182
Connected applications

210
Connection, Bluetooth

192–193,
210–211, 214–215
Connection, MirrorLink

191–192
Connection, Wi-Fi network

2 11
Connectivity

209
Container, AdBlue®

147
Control, electric windows

28–29
Control, emergency boot release

26
Control, emergency door

23
Control, heated seats

32
Controls, steering mounted

93–96
Control stalk, lighting

50
Control stalk, wipers

54–57
Courtesy lamps

48–49Cover, load space 40–42
Cruise control
103, 105–110, 112
Cruise control, adaptive

107–108
Cruise control by speed limit recognition

103
Cruise control, dynamic with
Stop function

103, 108–110
Cup holder

37
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
189, 213
Date (setting)

195, 218
Daytime running lamps

51, 161–162
Deactivating the passenger airbag

67, 70
Deactivation of DSC (ESC)

62
Deadlocking

20, 22
Defrosting

47
Demisting

47
Demisting, rear

33–34
Demisting, rear screen

33–34
Denon (audio system)

41–42
Dials and gauges

7
Digital instrument panel

7
Dimensions

181–182
Dipstick

14, 142
Direction indicators

53, 161–166
Display screen, instrument panel

97
Doors

25
Driver’s attention warning

11 5
Driver Sport Pack

96–97
Driving 81
Driving abroad
51
Driving aids camera (warnings)

101
Driving aids (recommendations)

100
Driving economically

6
Driving positions (storing)

32
Dynamic pack

96–97
Dynamic (sport)

96–97
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

62
E
EBFD 62
Eco-driving (advice)
6
Economy mode

139
Electric windows

28
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

62
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

62
Emergency call

59–60
Emergency switching off

85
Emergency warning lamps

41, 58
Emissions control system, SCR

16, 146
Energy economy mode

139
Engine compartment

141–142
Engine, Diesel

131, 142, 174, 179
Engine, petrol

141, 177, 179
Engines

176–177, 179
Environment

6, 24
ESC (electronic stability control)

62