PEUGEOT 208 Handbook page 186

Practical information
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For versions with a manual priming pump,
refer to the drawing of the corresponding
underbonnet view.
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
1.4 HDi engine
F Add at least five litres of Diesel fuel to the
tank.
F Open the bonnet.
F Press and release the priming pump until
resistance is felt (there may be resistance
on the first press).
F Operate the starter motor to start the
engine.
F Close the bonnet.
1.6 HDi engine
(BlueHDi version)
F Add at least five litres of Diesel fuel to the
tank.
F Switch the ignition on (without starting the
engine).
F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F Repeat the operation 10 times.
F Operate the starter motor to start the
engine.
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1.6 HDi engine
(except BlueHDi version)
F Add at least five litres of Diesel fuel to the
tank.
F Open the bonnet.
F If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F Operate the starter to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F Refit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F Close the bonnet.