PEUGEOT 308, Handbook

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Monitoring
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-
in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the
central
STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:

wait for the engine to cool,

unscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,

when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,

top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the header tank).
Gauges and indicators