2015 Peugeot RCZ fuel pump

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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.
LOW FUEL LEVEL
R

EFUELLING
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and an alert message. When it first comes on
there remains approximately 5 litres

of fuel in the tank.
Until

sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp appears every time
the ignition is switched on, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message. When driving, this audible signal and display of the alert
message

are repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards

"0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the "Running out of fue\
l
(Diesel)" section.
A


label

affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to
be used depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in order to be registere\
d by
the fuel gauge. T

o fill the tank in complete safety:
F the engine must be switched off,
F
press the rear part of the flap, then raise it to open it,
F

turn the cap to the left,
F


remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the
flap,
F

fill the tank, but do not continue after the 3rd cut-off of the
pump; this could cause malfunctions.
Opening
the filler cap may create a noise a caused by an inrush
of air

. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
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CHECKS

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FUEL USE d 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 exclusivel\
y 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.
FUEL USE d FOR dIESEL ENGINES
The Diesel engines are 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).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel engines. However, this use,
even
occasional, requires strict application of the special servicing
conditions.

Contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pur\
e
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage t\
o the
engine and fuel system).
When

you

have

filled

the

tank:
F

put the cap back in place,
F

turn it to the right,
F
close

the

flap.
Freezing conditions
In these conditions, the filler flap may be jammed.
Opening the boot gives access to the flap, allowing it to be
released by hand.

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DIESEL ENGINE
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir
.
2.

Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir
.
3.

Coolant reservoir
.
4. Brake
fluid reservoir.
5.

Battery / Fuses.
6.

Fusebox. 7. Air
filter.
8.

Engine oil dipstick.
9.

Engine oil filler cap.
10.

Priming pump.
11

.
Bleed screw
.
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2.0 HdI ENGINE
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F
Open the bonnet.
F


If necessary
, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.
F

Slacken the bleed screw
.
F Squeeze
and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe.
F


T
ighten the bleed screw.
F

Operate the starter until the engine starts (if the engine fails to sta\
rt
at

the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying again).
F

If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, operate the priming
pump again, then the starter

.
F

Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place, ensuring that\

it has clipped correctly

.
F

Close the bonnet.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (D IESEL )
If the engine does not start first time, don't keep trying but start the procedure again from the beginning.
On

vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed
manually if you run out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine
compartment view

.