2013 Citroen C3 fuel pump

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Fuel tank
Low fuel level

When the fuel tank minimum level is
reached this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel. When it first comes on there remains approximately5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap remindsyou of the type of fuel to be used depending onyour engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge. To
fill the tank safely: )the engine must be switched off,)
open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the flap,)
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: )
put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove itfrom the cap, )
close the flap.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section. Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); (Depending on version:
approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.

The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel system.

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Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 t
ype petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol(E10 0 type).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are per fectly 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 cer tain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strictapplication of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
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).

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Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids
the risk of en
gine damage that can result from
filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention
device appears when the
filler cap is removed.
















Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *


Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains closed and prevents filling. Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.
*
According to country of sale.
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill the tank. In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of the misfuel prevention device and pour slowly.
Tr a v e l l i ng abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible. Before travelling abroad, werecommend that you check with the CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps inthe country in which you want to travel.

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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of
fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from thefirst application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.)Depending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.
)Close the bonnet.

If the engine does not star t at the firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.

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Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.
9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).

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Fuse table
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F120 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (Diesel).
F
215 AHorn.
F
310 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F420 ADaytime running lamps, LED daytime running lamps.
F
515 ADiesel heater (Diesel), par ticle filter additive pump (Diesel), air
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F
610 A ABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F710 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F
825 AStarter motor control.
F9
10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 AFuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and Diesel),fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic
thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).
F1
140 AHeater blower.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1230 A Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F1
340 A Built-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A Valvetronic supply (VTi).
F1
510 A Right-hand main beam headlamps.
F1
610 A
Left-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 A
Ri
ght-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F1
915 A Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves (Diesel),
EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10 A Pumps, electronic thermostat
(VTi), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).
F2
15 A Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP.