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In the event of a breakdown -> Running out of fuel (Diesel) for Your Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

In the event of a breakdown  
With 1.5 BlueHDi (Euro 6.2/6.3)  
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.  
Running out of fuel  
(Diesel)  
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► Switch on the ignition (without starting the  
engine).  
► Wait around 1 minute and switch off the  
ignition.  
► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.  
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,  
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.  
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be  
primed if you run out of fuel.  
Before starting to prime the system, it is  
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the  
fuel tank.  
The triangle can be stored on the back panel of  
the boot, attached with straps.  
Non-BlueHDi engines  
Assembling and placing the  
triangle  
For more information on Refuelling and  
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), please  
refer to the corresponding section.  
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary,  
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.  
► Operate the priming pump repeatedly  
until resistance is felt (resistance may be  
felt at the first press).  
► Operate the starter motor to start the engine  
(if the engine does not start at the first attempt,  
wait around 15 seconds before trying again).  
► If the engine does not start after a few  
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then  
the starter motor.  
For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system  
components are located in the engine  
compartment, possibly under the removable  
cover.  
For more information on the Engine  
compartment, in particular the location  
of these components under the bonnet,  
please refer to the corresponding section.  
► Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then  
close the bonnet.  
With 1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6.1)  
For versions supplied with a triangle as original  
equipment, refer to the illustration above.  
For other versions, refer to the assembly  
instructions provided with the triangle.  
► Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,  
as required by local legislation.  
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the  
engine).  
► Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the  
ignition.  
► Repeat the operation 10 times.  
► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.  
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,  
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.  
Tool kit  
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.  
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:  
Temporary puncture repair kit.  
– Spare wheel.  
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