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AdBlue^®(BlueHDi)

To respect the environment and ensure

compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without

adversely affecting the performance or fuel

consumption of Diesel engines, CITROËN

has taken the decision to equip its vehicles

with a system that associates SCR (Selective

Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel particle filter

(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.

Headlamps and lamps

Driving with under-inflated tyres increases

fuel consumption. Non-compliant tyre

pressure causes premature wear on tyres

and has an adverse effect on the vehicle's

road holding – risk of an accident!

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating.

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

Use a sponge and soapy water.

The use of a high pressure jet wash for

cleaning the headlamps, lamps and their

surrounds may damage the lacquer and

seals.

Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces

the braking and road holding performance of

the vehicle. It is recommended to regularly

check the condition of the tyres (tread and

sidewalls) and wheel rims as well as the

presence of the valves.

Using different size wheels and tyres from

those specified can affect the lifetime of

tyres, wheel rotation, ground clearance, the

speedometer reading and have an adverse

effect on road holding.

SCR system

Observe the recommendations on

pressure and distance for jet washing.

First clean persistent stains with a sponge

and warm soapy water.

Using a liquid called AdBlue^®that contains

urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of

the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and

water, which are harmless to health and the

environment.

Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles

can cause the ESC to mistime.

The AdBlue^®is contained in

a special tank holding about

17 litres.

Leather

Advice on care and maintenance

Recommendations on the care and

maintenance of your vehicle are given in the

Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

Leather is a natural product. Appropriate

regular care and cleaning is essential for its

durability.

Its capacity allows a driving range of

approximately 5,600 miles (9,000 km), highly

dependent on your driving style.

An alert system is triggered automatically once

the reserve level is reached: you can then drive

for a further 1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the

tank is empty.

Refer to your vehicle's Maintenance and

Warranty guide for information on all the

special precautions to observe.

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Supply of AdBlue^®

It is recommended that the AdBlue^®be topped

up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating

that the reserve level has been reached.

If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has

completely thawed out at room temperature.

For more information on the Warning

and indicator lamps and the associated

alerts, or the Indicators, refer to the

corresponding sections.

Never keep bottles or containers of

AdBlue^®in your vehicle.

Once the AdBlue^®tank is empty, a system

required by regulations prevents starting

of the engine.

If the SCR system is faulty, the level of

emissions from your vehicle will no longer

meet the Euro 6 standard: your vehicle

becomes polluting.

In the event of a confirmed fault with the

SCR system, you must go to a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop as soon

as possible: after travelling a distance

of 685 miles (1,100 km), a system will be

triggered automatically to prevent engine

starting.

In either case, a range indicator gives you

the distance you can travel before the

vehicle is immobilised.

In order to ensure that the SCR system

operates correctly:

Precautions for use

AdBlue^®is a urea-based solution. This liquid

is non-flammable, colourless and odourless

(when kept in a cool place).

Use only AdBlue^®fluid that meets the

ISO 22241 standard.

Never transfer AdBlue^®to another

container: it would lose its purity.

Never dilute AdBlue^®with water.

In the event of contact with the skin, wash the

affected area with soap and water. In the event

of contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate) the

eyes with large amounts of water or with an eye

wash solution for at least 15 minutes. If you feel

a persistent burning sensation or irritation, get

medical attention.

If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth

with clean water and then drink plenty of water.

In certain conditions (at high temperature,

for example), the risk of release of ammonia

cannot be excluded: do not inhale the vapour.

Ammonia has an irritant effect on mucous

membranes (eyes, nose and throat).

You can obtain AdBlue^®from a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

You can also visit a service station equipped

with AdBlue^®pumps specially designed for

passenger vehicles.

Recommendations on

storage

Freezing of the AdBlue^®

AdBlue^®freezes at temperatures below

around -11°C.

The SCR system includes a heater for the

AdBlue^®tank, allowing you to continue

driving in very cold conditions.

AdBlue^®freezes below about -11°C and

deteriorates above 25°C. It should be stored in

a cool place and protected from direct sunlight.

Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept

for at least a year.

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Access to the AdBlue^®tank

A blue cap under the fuel filler flap indicates

access to the AdBlue^®tank.

Keep AdBlue^®out of the reach of children,

in its original container or bottle.

Important:

To avoid overflowing the AdBlue^®tank, it

is recommended:

F To top up between 10 and 13 litres

using AdBlue^®containers.

F When filling at a service station, to stop

after the third automatic cut-off of the

nozzle.

Procedure

Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure

that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level

surface.

Do not pour AdBlue^®if the temperature of the

vehicle is less than -11°C. Park your vehicle in

a warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-

up to be carried out.

Important: in the event of a top-up after

a breakdown because of a lack of

AdBlue, you must wait around 5 minutes

before switching on the ignition, without

opening the driver's door, unlocking

the vehicle, introducing the key into

the ignition switch, or introducing

the key of the Keyless Entry and

Starting system into the passenger

compartment.

F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.

In the event of an AdBlue^®breakdown,

confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:

Starting impossible", you must top up with

at least 5 litres.

F With Keyless Entry and Starting, press the

"START/STOP" button to switch off the

engine.

F Turn the AdBlue^®blue filler cap anti-

clockwise.

F Obtain an AdBlue^®container (check the

use-by date) and pour the contents of the

container into your vehicle's AdBlue^®tank.

Never pour AdBlue^®into the Diesel fuel

tank.

Switch on the ignition, then wait for

10 seconds before starting the engine.

F Insert the AdBlue^®pump nozzle and refill

the tank until the nozzle stops automatically.

If any AdBlue^®is splashed, or if there

are any spillages on the bodywork, rinse

immediately with cold water or wipe with

a damp cloth.

If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off

using a sponge and hot water.

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