Citroen DS3 Quiz
Practical information

Fuel shortage (diesel)

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On vehicles fitted with an HDi engine, after the fuel has run out, draw fuel into the fuel system.

The system consists of a priming pump and a transparent hose under the engine cover.

  • Fill the fuel tank by pouring in at least five litres of diesel.
  • Open the engine cover.
  • Depending on the version, remove the cover to access the priming pump.
  • Pump the priming pump until it becomes firm (the first press may be stiff) and fuel appears in the transparent hose with the green connector.
  • Operate the starter until the engine starts.
  • Depending on the version, refit and secure the cover.
  • Close the engine cover.
If the engine does not start immediately, do not keep trying. Operate the priming pump again, then the starter.

BlueHDi engines

  • Top up the fuel tank by pouring in at least five litres of diesel.
  • Switch the ignition on (without starting the engine).
  • Wait about 6 seconds, then switch the ignition off.
  • Repeat the procedure 10 times.
  • Operate the starter to start the engine.

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