tire type Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Fuel tank
Low fuel level
Fillin
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A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on your engine.
Wh
en the low fuel level is reachedthis warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on there remains approximately5 litresof fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safel
y: )the engine must be switched off,)
open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t 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 flap,)
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: )
put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove itfrom the cap,
)
close the flap.

Additions of fuel must be of at least5 litres to be registered by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. Thisvacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system. With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key. Fuel tank capacit
y: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending
on version: approximately 30 litres(petrol or Diesel)). For the LPG version: approximately 33 litres.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.