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Practical information -> Misfuel prevention (Diesel) for Your Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Practical information  
It remains possible to use a fuel jerrycan  
to fill the tank.  
Paraffinic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940  
standard.  
Fuel cut-off  
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device  
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a  
collision.  
The use of any other type of (bio) fuel  
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,  
domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly prohibited (risk  
of damage to the engine and fuel system).  
Travelling abroad  
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be  
different in other countries, the presence  
of the misfuel prevention device may make  
refuelling impossible.  
Before travelling abroad, it is advisable to  
check with a CITROËN dealer if the vehicle is  
suitable for the distribution equipment of the  
countries visited.  
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)  
(Depending on country of sale.)  
This mechanical device prevents filling the tank  
of a Diesel vehicle with petrol.  
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention  
device is visible when the filler cap is removed.  
The only fuel additives authorised for use  
are those that meet the B715001 (petrol)  
or B715000 (Diesel) standards.  
Operation  
Diesel at low temperature  
At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the  
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel  
fuels could prevent the engine from operating  
correctly. In these temperature conditions, use  
winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank  
more than 50 % full.  
At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid  
problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle  
under shelter (heated garage).  
Compatibility of fuels  
Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard  
containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol  
respectively.  
Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734  
and EN16709 standards and containing up to  
7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester  
respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even  
occasionally, imposes special maintenance  
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".  
Travelling abroad  
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s  
engine.  
When a petrol filler nozzle is inserted into the  
fuel filler neck of a Diesel vehicle, it comes into  
contact with the flap. The system remains closed  
and prevents filling.  
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type  
filler nozzle.  
In certain countries, the use of a particular  
fuel may be required (specific octane rating,  
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct  
operation of the engine.  
For all additional information, consult a dealer.  
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