Peugeot 2008: Practical information / 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

Diesel engine

- Screenwash fluid reservoir
- Engine coolant reservoir
- Brake fluid reservoir
- Battery/Fuses
- Remote earth point (-)
- Fusebox
- Air filter
- Engine oil filler cap
- Engine oil dipstick
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.
Electric motor

- Screenwash fluid reservoir
- Engine coolant reservoir
- Brake fluid reservoir
- Battery / Fuses
- Remote earth point (-)
- Fusebox
- 400 V electrical system
- Emergency circuit-breaker for firefighters and maintenance technicians
For more information on the Charging system (Electric), refer to the
corresponding section.
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...
Check all of the following levels regularly in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if required, unless otherwise
indicated...
Other information:
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent
engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left,
then forwards...
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates
either from the exterior, via the grille located at the base of the windscreen,
or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are accessible in the "Air conditioning"
touch screen menu or are grouped together in the control panel on the centre
console...
Categories
Load distribution
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle, and the nose weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. The
maximum towable load must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude.
Use
genuine towing devices and their wiring harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. We
recommend having them fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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