fuel type CITROEN C1 2013 Owners Manual

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Fuel tank
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Open the fuel filler flap. )
Inser t the key in the filler cap, turn it slightly
to the left and then return to the right.
The key returns to its initial position and the filler cap is then unlocked.
Low fuel level

When the low fuel level is reached,
the last bar
flashes, accompanied byan audible signal.
You have approximately 5 litres remaining.In cer tain driving conditions and depending on
the engine, the distance which can be travelled
with the fuel remaining may be less than30 miles (50 km).
When the frequency of the flashing increases, you have approximately 3 litres remaining.)Unscrew the cap with the key.

)Hang the filler cap on the bracket, located
on the inner face of the filler flap.


A label affixed on the inside of the flap reminds you which type of fuel to use.
When you fill the fuel tank, do not continue after
the 3rd cut-off of the pump. This could cause
malfunctions.
The capacity of the fuel tank isapproximately 35 litres.)After filling the fuel tank, screw the cap
back on fully to the right until it clicks
thenclose the flap.
The fuel tank must be filled with theengine switched off.
f
If you run out of fuel, the emissioncontrol system warning lamp may come on in the instrument panel. It will go off
automatically after the engine has been started a few times.

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Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type 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).