PEUGEOT 208 2017, Handbook

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Practical information
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank:
- approximately
50 litres (petrol engines).
- approximately 50 litres (Diesel engines).
- approximately 45 litres (Diesel BlueHDi
engines).
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. There remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in
the tank. When the warning lamp
flashes, there is
very little fuel left .
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out.
For more information on
Running out of fuel
(Diesel) , refer to the associated section.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
Refuelling
A label on the inside of the fuel filler flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine type.
To refuel in complete safety:
F
You must switch off the engine.
F
Open the fuel filler flap 1.
F
Insert the key in the cap 2 , then turn it to the
left,
F
Fill up the tank but do not continue after
the 3
rd
cut-off of the nozzle ; this could
cause malfunctions.
When you have finished filling the tank:
F
Refit the filler cap.
F
Turn the key to the right, then remove it from
the cap.
F
Close the fuel filler flap.
The key cannot be removed from the lock
until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may result in an
inrush of air. This is entirely normal and
results from the sealing of the fuel system.
If you have added the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, the fuel tank must be
drained and filled with the correct fuel
before starting the engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.
F
Remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap 3 .