fuel type CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

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ACCESS The key cannot be removed from
the lock until the cap is refi tted.
Opening the fi ller cap may create
a noise a caused by an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely nor-
mal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
FUEL TANK

Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 45 litres (Diesel).
Low fuel level When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instru-
ment panel. When it fi rst comes
on there remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Practical information" section.
Filling
A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap
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 taken into account by the fuel
gauge. To fi ll the tank in complete safety:

 it is imperative that the engine is
switched off,

 open the fuel fi ller fl ap,

 insert 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
fl ap,

 fi ll the tank, but do not continue af-
ter the 3 rd
cut-off of the pump ; this
could cause malfunctions.
When you have fi lled the tank:

 put the cap back in place,

 turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,

 close the fl ap.