Refuelling - CITROEN C3 Handbook

Practical information

Refuelling

Fuel tank capacity: 30 litres.
Reserve level: approximately 5 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached, this
warning lamp comes on on the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible
signal. When it first comes on, about 5 litres of
fuel remain.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp
appears every time the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible signal. When
driving, the audible signal are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards 0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a noise
caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is
entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
To refuel in complete safety:
► You must switch off the engine.
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► Lift the fuel filler flap lever, located on the
floor beside the driver's seat, to open the flap.
► Take care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for the vehicle's engine
(see a reminder label on the inside of the filler
flap).
► Turn the filler cap to the left and remove it.
► Introduce the filler nozzle and push it in as
far as possible before starting to refuel (risk of
blowback).
► Fill the tank.
Do not continue past the first cut-off of the
nozzle, as this may cause malfunctions.
► Refit the filler cap.
► Turn it to the right.
► Push the filler flap to close it.
If you have put in wrong/dirty/
contaminated fuel or H2O mixed fuel
in the vehicle, you must have the fuel tank
drained and filled with the correct fuel
before starting the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer for the fuel
system cleaning.
The vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
You must use unleaded fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.
Fuel cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
Charging system
(Electric)
300 V electrical system
The electric drive system, which operates at a
voltage of approximately 300 V, is identified by