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Fuel tankcapacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
F
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (reminder on a label on the inside of
the filler flap).
F
O
pen the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to
the left.
F
R
emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
Opening
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before you star t
the
engine.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the START/STOP
button.
Refuelling
F Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully
(pushing open the non-return valve A on
petrol vehicles).
F
F
ill the tank (don't continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions).
F
R
efit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the
right.
F
P
ush the filler flap to close it.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter
which reduces harmful emissions in the
exhaust gas.
The filler neck is narrower and allows only
petrol nozzles to be used.
For a petrol engine, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.
F
P
ress the switch
This switch remains active for a few minutes
after switching off the ignition. If necessary,
switch the ignition on again to reactivate it.
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Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message in
the instrument panel screen.
Fuel supply cut-offFuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (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.
When it first comes on, around 6 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message. This audible signal
and message are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops and
approaches "0".
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out. Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
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DIESEL
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Fuel used for diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels available at the pumps which meet
current and future European standards:
-
D
iesel fuel that meets standard EN 590
mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
EN 14214,
-
D
iesel fuel that meets standard EN16734
mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing up
to
10 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester),
-
P
araffinic Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN15940 mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting standard
EN16709 is possible in your Diesel engines.
However, this use, even occasional, requires
strict application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
For more information, 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).
Only the use of Diesel fuel additives that meet
the standard B715000 is authorised.
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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.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
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.
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 n
ot persist but introduce a d
i
esel type
filler nozzle.
Operation
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so 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
intend to travel.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.
closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
F
C
heck that it is latched correctly.
F
F
rom the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited. The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
F
Fr
om inside:
pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C
oolant header tank.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery / Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
R
emote earth point (-).
8.
A
ir filter.
9.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
10.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C
oolant header tank.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery / Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
R
emote earth point (-).
8.
A
ir filter.
9.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
10.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Diesel engines
The Diesel fuel system operates under high
pressure:
- Never carry out any work on this system yourself.
- HDi engines make use of advanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require specially trained
staff, which only a CITROËN dealer can provide.
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On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
For more information on the Diesel
misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHdi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F
S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F
W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F
R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F
O
perate the starter to run the engine.