fuel pump Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump * .
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According to engine.

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Fuel
Capacity of the tank: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or 55 litres (Diesel).


Low fuel level
Refuelling
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp in the instrumentpanel comes on, accompanied by anaudible warning, a message and the
last bar of the fuel gauge comes on in orange.
) Take care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.) Introduce the nozzle so as to push in themetal non-return flap A.)
Make sure that the nozzle is pushed in as
far as possible before star ting to refuel (risk
of blowback). ) Maintain this position throughout the
refuelling operation.) Push the fuel flap to close it.
If you are filling your tank to the top, do
not persist after the 3rd cut- off; this could cause malfunctions.
A label on the inside of the fuel filler flapreminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge. When it
first comes on, about 6 litresof fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this warninglamp appears every time the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible warning and amessage. This audible warning and message
are repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out.
Opening the filler flap may result in an inrush of air. This is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.
) Press the rear edge of the flap to open it
(the filler cap is par t of it).
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the START/STOP button.

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *


Operation

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 remainsclosed and prevents filling.Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type filler nozzle.

*
Depending on country of sale. Mechanical device which prevents fillin
g the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the
wrong fuel.
It remains possible to use a fuel can tofill 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 slowly.


Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, thepresence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, werecommend that you check with the CITROËN dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps inthe country in which you want to travel.

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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 reserved 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.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies with standard EN 590 mixed with abiofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)
available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.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).

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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compar tment
view.
1.6 litre HDi engine
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.
)
Open the bonnet.)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.) Squeeze and release the priming pumprepeatedly until resistance is felt (there may be resistance at the first press). )
Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
tr
ying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then star t the engine.) Clip the styling cover back in place. )
Close the bonnet.


If the tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.


If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying but star t the procedureagain from the beginning.