Fuel Tank - PEUGEOT 308 Handbook

Access

Fuel tank

Capacity of the tank: approximately 53 litres (or 45 litres according to version).
Opening
- If your vehicle has Keyless Entry and
Starting, unlock the vehicle.
- Press the filler flap (on the rear side of the
vehicle) then pull it.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key, or the
START/STOP button if your vehicle has
Keyless Entry and Starting.
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Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least 10 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
 Take care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (reminder on a label on the inside of
the filler flap).
 Introduce the key into the filler cap, if your
vehicle has a normal key.
 Turn the filler cap to the left.
 Remove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
 Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully
(pushing on the the metal non-return
valve A ). A A ).
 Fill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
 Refit the filler cap turning it to the right.
 Push the filler flap to close it (your vehicle
must be unlocked).