PEUGEOT 508, Handbook

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Instruments and controls
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 central STOP warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel 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 by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
) top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
On switching on the ignition or when driving,
it indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone
C , the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone
D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).