CITROEN C3 - Running out of Fuel (Diesel)

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Running out of fuel (Diesel)
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
F Open the bonnet.
F Depending on version, unclip the cover to
gain access to the priming pump.
F Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.
F Operate the starter until the engine starts.
F Depending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.
F Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again, then
the starter.
BlueHDi 100 engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F Repeat the operation 10 times.
F Operate the starter to run the engine.
If your vehicle has an HDi engine, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.