Running Out Of Fuel (Diesel) - PEUGEOT 208 Handbook

In the event of a breakdown

Running out of fuel (Diesel)

On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For all versions other than BlueHDi, refer to the
corresponding engine compartment view.
For more information on the Diesel
misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engine
F Add at least 5 litres of Diesel to the fuel
tank.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F Repeat the operation 10 times.
F Operate the starter to run the engine.
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1.6 HDi engine
(except BlueHDi)
F Add at least 5 litres of Diesel to the fuel
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.
Other engines
F Add at least 5 litres of Diesel to the fuel
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.