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FAMILIARISATION16 -
This operation must be carried out
with the engine switched off
.
)
Insert the key then turn it to the
left.
)
Remove the fi ller cap.
A label indicates which type of fuel to use.
When you fi ll your tank, do not con-
tinue after the third cut-off of the
pump. This could cause engine mal-
functions.
The capacity of the tank is approx-
imately 55 litres for petrol engines
and 60 litres for Diesel engines.
From the time this light comes on,
you have enough fuel left to cover
approximately 30 miles (50 km)
.
Note:
the right-hand sliding side door
cannot be opened while the fuel fi ller
cap is removed.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the safety
catch, raise the bonnet and secure
the stay to hold the bonnet open.
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the lever on
the left-hand side, under the dash-
board.
Low fuel level
warning lamp
53
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REFUELLING
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17 FAMILIARISATION
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emis-
sions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off
gently, change up without waiting
and drive by changing up quite soon.
If your vehicle has the system, the
gear effi ciency indicator invites you to
change up; it is displayed in the instru-
ment panel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
,
according to the type of gearbox,
without pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background
traffi c noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control,
make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the
traffi c is fl owing well.
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down
(sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it
has automatic digital regulation, as soon
as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does
not require their use. Avoid running the engine before moving
off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will
warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid con-
necting your multimedia devices
(fi lm, music, video game...), you will
contribute towards limiting the con-
sumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
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OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
pull the lever on
the left-hand side, under the dash-
board.
Outside the vehicle:
lift the safety
catch and raise the bonnet.
BONNET STAY
Secure the stay to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, return the
stay to its housing.
FILLING WITH FUEL
When the minimum
fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning
light comes on. When the cap is removed,
the right-hand sliding side
door cannot be opened.
The key cannot be removed
from the lock until the cap
has been replaced on the
fuel tank.
A label reminds you which type of
fuel to use.
When you fi ll your tank, do not con-
tinue after the third cut-off of the
pump. This could cause your vehicle
to malfunction.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Check that the bonnet has latched
correctly.
Low fuel level
You have enough fuel remaining
to drive for approximately 30 miles
(50 km).
The engine must be switched off
when fi lling with fuel.
)
Insert the key then turn it to the
left.
)
Remove the cap.
The capacity of the tank is approx-
imately 55 litres for petrol engines
and 60 litres for Diesel engines.
)
After fi lling the tank, lock the cap. When the engine is hot, take
care when handling the safe-
ty catch and the bonnet stay
(risk of burns).
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing 10% ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85% ethanol) are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel
(BioFlex vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed to run on fuels containing up to 100% ethanol (E100 type).
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible with biofuels which conform to current and future European standards (Diesel
fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict application of the special servicing
conditions. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
