Checks
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
1.4 litre HDi engine
1.6 litre HDi engine
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the engine compartment view on the
"Diesel engine" section.
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel.
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel.
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.
Open the bonnet.
Open the bonnet.
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
Press and release the priming pump until
resistance is felt (there may be resistance
on the first press).
Operate the starter until the engine starts.
Close the bonnet.
Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
Operate the starter until the engine starts
(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 start the engine.
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Clip the styling cover back in place.
Close the bonnet.
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