Fuel Tank - PEUGEOT 308 Handbook

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ACCESS

FUEL TANK

Capacity of the tank: approximately
60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and an
alert message. When it fi rst comes on,
you have approximately 6 litres of fuel
remaining.
Until suffi cient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp comes on every time the
ignition is switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
When driving, this audible signal and
the display of the alert message are re-
peated with increasing frequency as the
fuel level drops towards "0" .
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Checks" section.
!
With Stop & Start, never refuel with
the system in STOP mode; you must
switch off the ignition with the key.
Filling
A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used according to your engine.
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More than 5 litres of fuel must be add-
ed in order to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
To fi ll the tank safely:
it is essential that the engine is
switched off,
open the fuel fi ller fl ap,
insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,
remove the cap and secure it on the
hook, located on the inside of the
fl ap,
fi ll the tank, but do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle ;
this could cause malfunctions.
When fi lling is complete:
refi t the cap,
turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,
close the fl ap.
Operating fault
A fuel gauge malfunction is indicated by the
return of the fuel gauge needle to zero.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
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The key cannot be removed from
the lock until the cap is put back on
the tank.
Opening the cap may cause an in-
rush of air. This vacuum, which is
perfectly normal, is caused by the
sealing of the fuel system.