Practical information -> Bonnet for your Peugeot 2008 2019-2025
Practical information
functions, such as the air conditioning and the
heated rear screen.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
instrument panel and disconnect the charging
nozzle if it is plugged in.
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Bonnet
Stop & Start
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents the bonnet being
opened when the left-hand front door is
closed.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any
risk of the engine restarting automatically.
Take care with objects or clothing that could
be caught in the blades of the cooling fan
or in certain moving components - risk of
strangulation and serious injury!
► Pull the interior release lever, located at the
bottom of the door frame, towards you.
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.
Electric motor
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the cooling
fan or in certain moving components - risk of
strangulation and serious injury!
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
► Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the
bonnet.
Before carrying out any work under the
bonnet, you must switch off the ignition, check
that the READY indicator lamp is off on the
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door.
► Clip the stay in its housing.
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► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
► Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir (level only)
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery/Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. 400 V electrical circuit
8. Emergency circuit-breaker for emergency
services and maintenance technicians
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
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
Engine compartment
For more information on the Charging system
(Electric), refer to the corresponding section.
The engine shown here is an example for
illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following components may
vary:
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
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.
– Air filter.
– Engine oil dipstick.
– Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine
Diesel fuel system
This system is under very high pressure.
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
The fluids must comply with the
manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Electric motor
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).
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