Peugeot 308: Refuelling

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 52 litres (Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid) or 40 litres (Rechargeable hybrid).

Reserve level: approximately 6 litres.

Low fuel level

When the low fuel level is reached, this warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by the display of a message and an audible signal. When it first comes on, about 6 litres of fuel remain.

Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp appears every time the ignition is switched on, accompanied by the message and the audible signal. When driving, this message and audible signal are repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards 0.

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.

For more information on Running out of fuel (Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.

A small arrow by the warning lamp indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is located on.

Stop & Start / e-Auto mode Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode or in stand-by; you must switch off the ignition.

Refuelling

Any addition of fuel must be in quantities of at least 10 litres, in order to be registered by the fuel gauge.

Opening the filler flap may create a noise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel system.

To refuel in complete safety:

► Always switch off the engine.

► To open the filler flap, press the flap opening button for more than 2 seconds or, with the vehicle unlocked, press the rear of the filler flap (depending on version).

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

After pressing the button on the dashboard, the filler flap may not open for several minutes. A sound is emitted when the filler flap opens.

If the flap becomes stuck, press and hold the button on the dashboard for more than 3 seconds.

► Select a pump that delivers the correct fuel type for the vehicle's engine (see a reminder label on the inside of the filler flap).

► Turn the filler cap to the left, remove it and place it on its support on the filler flap (depending on version).

► Insert the filler nozzle and push it in as far as possible before starting to refuel (to minimise the risk of splashing).

► Fill the tank.

Do not continue after the nozzle's third cut-out.

Doing so may cause malfunctions.

► Put the filler cap back in place and turn it to the right (depending on version).

► Push the fuel filler flap to close it.

The vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter, which helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, you must use unleaded fuel.

The filler neck is narrower, allowing only unleaded petrol nozzles to be inserted.

If you have put in the wrong fuel for the vehicle, you must have the fuel tank drained and filled with the correct fuel before starting the engine.

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.

Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced 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.

The misfuel prevention device does not prevent filling with a jerrycan, regardless of the fuel type.

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 PEUGEOT dealer if the vehicle is suitable for the distribution equipment of the countries visited.