Practical information -> Fuel tank for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door First Generation (2012-2019)

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