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Practical information -> AdBlue? (BlueHDi) for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

Practical information  
brake must be adjusted, even between two  
services.  
This system must be checked by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the  
braking and road holding performance of the  
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the  
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as  
the presence of the valve caps.  
When the wear indicators no longer appear set  
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is  
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as  
possible.  
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.  
Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for  
the treatment of exhaust gases.  
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SCR system  
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.  
Electric parking brake  
This system does not require any routine  
servicing. However, in the event of a  
problem, do not hesitate to have the system  
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
The AdBlue® is contained in a special  
tank holding about 17 litres.  
Its capacity allows a driving range of  
For more information on the Electric  
parking brake, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
approximately 3,000 miles (5,000 km) (which  
may vary considerably depending on your  
driving style and the vehicle). An alert system  
is automatically triggered when the remaining  
range reaches 1,500 miles (2,400 km), i.e. once  
the reserve level has been reached.  
Several alerts are triggered successively during  
the remaining 1,500 miles (2,400 km) until the  
tank is empty and the vehicle is immobilised.  
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles  
can cause the ESC to mistime.  
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres  
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer  
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away  
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.  
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be  
Wheels and tyres  
The inflation pressure of all tyres,  
including the spare wheel, must be  
checked on "cold” tyres.  
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure  
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven  
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles  
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50 km/h), add  
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the  
label.  
identified by this symbol on their  
sidewalls.  
For more information on the Warning  
and indicator lamps and the associated  
alerts, or the Indicators, please refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)  
To respect the environment and ensure  
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without  
adversely affecting the performance or fuel  
consumption of its Diesel engines, CITROËN  
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with  
a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic  
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a device  
required by law prevents the engine from  
being restarted.  
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of  
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet  
Under-inflation increases energy  
consumption. Non-compliant tyre  
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely  
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's  
road holding - risk of accident!  
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the Euro 6 standard and the vehicle starts  
polluting the environment.  
You can obtain AdBlue® from a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop, as well as service  
stations equipped with AdBlue® pumps specially  
designed for passenger vehicles.  
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth  
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.  
In certain conditions (high temperature, for  
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot  
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia  
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous  
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).  
In the event of a confirmed SCR system  
malfunction, it is essential to visit a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as  
possible. After 685 miles (1,100 km), a device  
is automatically activated to prevent the  
engine from starting.  
In both cases, a range indicator indicates  
the distance that can be travelled before the  
vehicle is immobilised.  
Never top up from an AdBlue® dispenser  
reserved for heavy goods vehicles.  
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of  
children, in its original container.  
Recommendations on storage  
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates  
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a  
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.  
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for  
at least a year.  
Procedure  
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.  
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that  
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.  
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature  
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the  
AdBlue® may be frozen and so cannot be poured  
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area  
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried  
out.  
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has  
completely thawed out at room temperature.  
Never store AdBlue® containers in your  
vehicle.  
Supply of AdBlue®  
Precautions for use  
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel  
fuel tank.  
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.  
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is  
non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when  
kept in a cool place).  
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.  
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the  
affected area with soap and running water. In the  
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse  
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an  
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek  
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning  
sensation or irritation.  
For the correct operation of the SCR  
system:  
– Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the ISO  
22241 standard.  
– Never transfer AdBlue® to another container  
as it would lose its purity.  
– Never dilute AdBlue® with water.  
Important: in the event of a top-up after  
a breakdown because of a lack of  
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended  
AdBlue, it is essential to wait around 5  
minutes before switching on the ignition,  
without opening the driver’s door,  
unlocking the vehicle, inserting the key  
into the ignition switch, or bringing the  
key for the "Keyless Entry and Start"  
system into the passenger compartment.  
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10  
seconds before starting the engine.  
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:  
– Add between 10 and 13 litres using  
AdBlue® containers.  
– Stop after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-  
out, if you are refilling at a service station.  
The system only registers AdBlue® top-ups of  
5 litres or more.  
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while coasting.  
Keyless Entry and Start  
You must not depress the brake pedal  
while switching the ignition on again, then  
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,  
requiring you to restart the procedure.  
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty  
– which is confirmed by the message  
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible” – it is  
essential to add at least 5 litres.  
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key  
from the switch to switch off the engine.  
or  
With a manual gearbox and  
electric parking brake  
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► With Keyless Entry and Start, press the  
"START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.  
After refilling  
To release them  
► Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it  
clockwise, as far as it will go.  
► Close the fuel filler flap.  
► With the engine running and while depressing  
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the  
neutral position.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off  
the engine.  
Do not dispose of AdBlue® bottles or  
containers in the household waste.  
Place them in a container reserved for this  
purpose or take them back to where you  
purchased them.  
► With the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler  
flap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank  
anti-clockwise and remove it.  
► With a container of AdBlue®: after checking  
the expiry date, read the instructions on the  
label carefully before pouring the contents of the  
container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.  
► With an AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and  
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts  
out.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the  
ignition.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control to release the parking brake.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the  
ignition.  
Free-wheeling  
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the  
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on  
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),  
rail or sea transport).  
Reverting to normal operation  
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the  
engine and apply the parking brake.  
The procedure varies according to the type of  
gearbox and parking brake.  
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