In The Event Of A Breakdown; Warning Triangle; Running Out Of Fuel (Diesel) - CITROËN C3 Handbook

In the event of a breakdown

Warning triangle

As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
The triangle can be stored on the rear face of
the boot, secured by straps.
Assembling the triangle
Refer to the instructions provided with the
triangle.
Positioning the triangle
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by local legislation.
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel), 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 engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
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.
Other HDi engines
(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.