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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 approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.
Filling
a label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
y ou of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
ad
ditions of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge. To fill the tank safely:
F
t
he engine must be switched off,
F
o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F
i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
F
r
emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
F
f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
F
p
ut the cap back in place,
F
t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
F
c
lose the flap.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (
di
esel), 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 & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key. The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
op
ening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal, resulting
from the sealing of the fuel system.
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Fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards E
n
228
and E
n 1
5376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (
bi
oFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are per fectly 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
a
c
id
Methyl Ester).
The
b
3
0 biofuel can be used in certain d
i
esel
engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special servicing conditions
indicated in the maintenance and warranty
guide. Contact a CITR
oËn
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 engine 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 (die sel)*
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your
di esel 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.
*
a
c
cording 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
s l ow l y.
Travelling 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, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
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Running out of fuel
(
die
sel)
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.
F
F
ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
die
sel.
F
o
p
en the bonnet.
F
d
e
pending on version, unclip the cover to
gain access to the priming pump.
F
S
queeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.
F
o
p
erate the starter until the engine starts.
F
d
e
pending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.
F
C
lose the bonnet.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, do not try again.
op
erate the priming pump again, then
the starter.
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diesel engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
a
i
r f i l t e r.
4.
b
r
ake fluid reservoir.
5.
bat
tery.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P
riming pump (on fuel filter).
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay,
multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (
die
sel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da
ytime running lamps, LE
d d
aytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di
esel heater (
di
esel), particle filter additive pump (
di
esel), air
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater
and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 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).
F11 40 AHeater blower.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow
/ fast speed.
F13 40 A
bu
ilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19 15 A
ox
ygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves
(
die
sel), EGR electrovalve (
die
sel).
F20 10 APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor
(
die
sel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply,
ab
S
/ESP.
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