2023 PEUGEOT 308 brake fluid

12
Dashboard instruments
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
12 V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g.

dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With the manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With the automatic gearbox, fit the chocks
against one of the wheels. Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution

(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P
.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Power steeringFixed, accompanied by an audible signal.
The power steering has a fault.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10
km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3). CarM an uals 2 .c o m

166
Practical information
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening



► Open the left- hand front door.
► Pull the interior release lever , located at the
bottom of the door frame, towards you.


► Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the
bonnet.
►

Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►

Check the locking.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine shown here is an example for
illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following components may
vary: –

Air filter
.
–
Engine oil dipstick.
–

Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine

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 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

168
Practical information
► Wait 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.
The oil level indication displayed on the instrument panel when the ignition is
switched on is not valid for 30 minutes
following an addition of oil.
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should be close to
the "MAX" mark. 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 it 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
appropriate for the temperature conditions
must be used in order to protect the system's
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all
circumstances (risk of freezing,
limescale, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel
with particle filter)
On reaching the minimum level in the
particle filter additive tank, this warning
lamp comes on fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a warning message.
Topping up
The topping up of this additive must be carried
out quickly.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is
reached.
For more information on the Indicators and in
particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in
accordance with regulations, you must top up the
AdBlue tank.
For more information on AdBlue
® (BlueHDi),
and in particular the supply of AdBlue, refer to
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
Manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

170
Practical information
necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake disc
wear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50
km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A
faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or fuel
consumption of its Diesel engines, PEUGEOT
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with
a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic CarM an uals 2 .c o m

172
Practical information
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of
children, in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried
out.
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel
fuel tank.
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a
sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after
an AdBlue breakdown, you must wait
about 5
minutes before switching on the
ignition, without opening the driver's door,
unlocking the vehicle or bringing the
electronic key into the passenger
compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10
seconds before starting the engine.
► Press the " START/STOP" button to switch off
the engine.


► Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►

With a container of

AdBlue
®: after checking
the expiry date, read the instructions on the
label carefully before pouring the contents of the
container into the vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
►
With an
AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
Add between 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue® containers.
–
Stop after the nozzle’ s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
®
intermediate top-ups of 5

litres or more.
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty
– which is confirmed by the message
“Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible ” – it is
essential to add at least 10 litres.
Top-up detection may not be instantaneous
after addition. It may take a few minutes of
driving before the top-up detection is effective.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.
With a manual gearbox and
electric parking brake
/
To release them
► With the engine running and while depressing
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the
neutral position.
►

While depressing the brake pedal, switch off
the ignition.
►


Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition again.
►


While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

222
Alphabetical index
Environment 8, 32
e-Save function (energy reserve)
24
ESC (electronic stability control)

79
Expanded traffic sign recognition

11 4
Exterior lighting

68
F
Fatigue detection 134–135
Favourite driving functions
11 0
Filling the AdBlue® tank

168, 172
Filling the fuel tank

147–148
Filter, air

169
Filter, oil

169
Filter, particle

168–169
Filter, passenger compartment

51, 169
Fitting a wheel

182–183
Fitting roof bars

162–163
Fittings, boot

61
Fittings, front

56
Fittings, interior

57
Fittings, rear

60
Flap, charging

158
Flap, fuel filler

147–148
Flap, ski

60
Flashing indicators

66
Flat bed (towing)

192
Floor, boot, adjustable

63
Fluid, brake

168
Fluid, engine coolant

168
Foglamps, rear

65, 186
Folding the rear seats 49–50
Frequency (radio)
212
Fuel

8, 147
Fuel consumption

8, 20
Fuel level, low

147
Fuel (tank)

147–148
Fuses

186
G
Gauge, fuel 147
Gearbox, automatic
100–103, 105, 169, 187
Gearbox, manual

100, 105, 169
Gear lever

100
Gear lever, manual gearbox

100
Gear shift indicator

105
Glove box

57
H
Hands-free access 35–36
Hands-free tailgate
35–36
Hazard warning lamps

76, 176
Headlamps (adjustment)

66
Headlamps, automatic dipping

68–69
Headlamps, automatic operation

67
Headlamps, halogen

66
Headlamps, main beam

68
Head restraints, front

43
Head restraints, rear

49–50
Heated steering wheel 47
Heating
51
Heating, programmable

24, 55
Hi-Fi system

59
High voltage

149
Hill start assist

104–105
Histogramme, fuel consumption

23–24
Horn

77
I
Ignition 97, 214
Ignition on
97
Immobiliser, electronic

95
Indicator, AdBlue® range

18
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

18
Indicators, direction

66
Indicator, service

17
Inflating tyres

170, 200
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

178, 180
Information, vehicle

10, 217
Infrared camera

109
Instrument panel

10, 21, 110
Instrument panels

10
ISOFIX mountings

89, 91–92 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

223
Alphabetical index
J
Jack 177–178, 181
Jump starting
187
K
Key 26–27, 31
Key, electronic
28–29
Keyless Entry and Starting

26, 28–29, 95–96
Key not recognised

97
Key with remote control

26, 95
Kit, hands-free

209
Kit, puncture repair

177–178
Kit, temporary puncture repair

177–180
Klaxon

77
L
Labels, identification 200
Lamps, parking
66
Lamps, rear

185
Lamps with Full LED technology

67, 69
Lane assist

118, 123–124
Lane keeping assist

135
Leather (care)

175
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

66, 185
Level, AdBlue®

168
Level, brake fluid

168
Level, Diesel additive

168–169
Level, engine coolant 18, 168
Level, engine oil
18, 167
Levels and checks

167–169
Level, screenwash fluid

72, 168
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

66, 185
Lighting, boot

64
Lighting dimmer

21
Lighting, exterior

65, 68
Lighting, guide-me home

67
Lighting, interior

60–61
Lighting, mood

60
Lighting, welcome

67–68
Loading

162–163
Load reduction mode

165
Locating your vehicle

27
Locking

27, 29
Locking from the inside

30
Locking the doors

30
Log, alerts

20
Long-distance blind spot monitoring

138
Long objects, transporting

60
Lumbar

44
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 151–152
Maintenance (advice)
149, 173
Maintenance, routine

109, 168, 170
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

108
Map reading lamps

60
Markings, identification

200
Massage function 46
Massage, multi-point
46
Mat

59, 110
Menu, shortcuts

23
Mirror, rear view

48
Mirrors, door

47–48, 55, 138
Mirror, vanity

57
Misfuel prevention

148
Mobile application

24, 55, 155, 158
Motor, electric

104, 149, 198
Motorised tailgate

33–34, 36
Mountings, ISOFIX

89, 91–92
N
Net, high load retaining 62
Net, luggage retaining
61
O
Obstacle detection 139
Oil change
167
Oil consumption

167
Oil, engine

167
On-board tools

64, 176–178
Opening the bonnet

165–166
Opening the boot

28, 33
Opening the doors

28, 33 CarM an uals 2 .c o m