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Refuelling

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Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in

order to be registered by the fuel gauge.

Opening the ﬁller cap may create a noise caused

by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely

normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel

system.

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 45 or 47

litres (petrol) or 42 or 50 litres (Diesel).

Reserve level: approximately 5 litres.

Low fuel level

When the low fuel level is reached, one of

these warning lamps comes on on the

► Remove the ﬁller cap and hang it on its

carrier (on the ﬁller ﬂap).

instrument panel, accompanied by an onscreen

message and an audible signal. When it ﬁrst

comes on, about 5 litres of fuel remain.

► Introduce the ﬁller nozzle and push it in as

far as possible before starting to refuel (risk of

blowback).

Depending on equipment, the low fuel

level may only be indicated by a red

warning lamp.

► Fill the tank.

Do not continue past the third cut-oﬀ of the

nozzle, as this may cause malfunctions.

► Reﬁt the ﬁller cap.

► Turn the key to the right then remove it from

the ﬁller cap, or turn the ﬁller cap manually to the

right (depending on version).

To refuel in complete safety:

► You must switch oﬀ the engine.

► Open the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

► Take care to select the pump that delivers the

correct fuel type for the vehicle's engine (see a

reminder label on the inside of the ﬁller ﬂap).

► Insert the key in the ﬁller cap then turn it to

the left, or turn the ﬁller cap manually to the left

(depending on version).

Until suﬃcient fuel is added, this warning lamp

appears every time the ignition is switched on,

accompanied by an onscreen message and

an 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.

► Push the ﬁller ﬂap to close it.

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.

For more information on Running out of fuel

(Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.

The vehicle is ﬁtted with a catalytic converter, a

device which helps to reduce the level of harmful

emissions in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, you must use unleaded

fuel.

Stop & Start

Never refuel with the engine in STOP

mode; you must switch oﬀ the ignition.

The ﬁller neck is narrower, admitting unleaded

petrol nozzles only.

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It remains possible to use a fuel jerrycan

to ﬁll the tank.

Paraﬃnic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940

standard.

Fuel cut-oﬀ

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device

which cuts oﬀ the fuel supply in the event of a

collision.

The use of any other type of (bio) fuel

(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,

domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly prohibited (risk

of damage to the engine and fuel system).

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 CITROËN dealer if the vehicle is

suitable for the distribution equipment of the

countries visited.

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.

The only fuel additives authorised for use

are those that meet the B715001 (petrol)

or B715000 (Diesel) standards.

Operation

Diesel at low temperature

At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the

formation of paraﬃns in summer-type Diesel

fuels could prevent the engine from operating

correctly. In these temperature conditions, use

winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank

more than 50 % full.

At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid

problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle

under shelter (heated garage).

Compatibility of fuels

Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard

containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol

respectively.

Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734

and EN16709 standards and containing up to

7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester

respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even

occasionally, imposes special maintenance

conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".

Travelling abroad

Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s

engine.

When a petrol ﬁller nozzle is inserted 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.

In certain countries, the use of a particular

fuel may be required (speciﬁc octane rating,

speciﬁc trade name, etc.) to ensure correct

operation of the engine.

For all additional information, consult a dealer.

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performed by a CITROËN dealer or a

► Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

► Move oﬀ gently and drive for a few moments,

without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).

► Stop the vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Snow chains

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qualiﬁed workshop.

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve

traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle

when braking.

If not ﬁtted by a CITROËN dealer, it

must still be ﬁtted in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated if an approved

towing system is used.

The snow chains must be ﬁtted only to

the front wheels. They must never be

ﬁtted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.

It is strongly recommended that before

you leave, you practise ﬁtting the snow

chains on a level and dry surface.

Observe the maximum authorised

towable weight, indicated on the vehicle's

registration certiﬁcate, the manufacturer's

label as well as in the Technical data section

of this guide.

Complying with the maximum authorised

nose weight (towball) also includes the

use of accessories (bicycle carriers, tow

boxes, etc.).

Take account of the legislation speciﬁc to

each country on the use of snow chains

and the maximum authorised speed.

Avoid driving with snow chains on roads

that have been cleared of snow to avoid

damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road

surface. If the vehicle is ﬁtted with alloy

wheels, check that no part of the chain or its

ﬁxings is in contact with the wheel rim.

Use only the chains designed to be ﬁtted to the

type of wheel ﬁtted to the vehicle:

Original tyre size

185/65 R15

Chain types

Maximum 9 mm link

195/65 R15

Towing device

Load distribution

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

205/55 R16

205/50 R17

Cannot be ﬁtted with

chains

► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to the

axle, and the nose weight approaches the

maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing

engine performance. The maximum load which

can be towed must be reduced by 10% per

1,000 metres of altitude.

Blanking plug

If your vehicle is equipped with a blanking plug, it

must be removed before towing.

For more information on snow chains, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Installation tips

► To ﬁt the chains during a journey, stop the

vehicle on a ﬂat surface on the side of the road.

► Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent

movement of the vehicle.

Use towing devices and their genuine

wiring harnesses approved by CITROËN.

It is recommended that the installation be

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After switching oﬀ the engine, you can still

use functions such as the audio and telematic

system, the wipers and the dipped beam

headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined

duration of approximately 40 minutes.

A ﬂat battery prevents the engine from

starting.

For more information on the 12 V battery,

refer to the corresponding section.

Switching to this mode

Roof bars

A message appears in the instrument panel

screen indicating that the vehicle has switched to

economy mode and the active functions are put

on standby.

As a safety measure and to avoid

damaging the roof, it is essential to use

the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.

Observe the instructions on ﬁtting and use

contained in the guide supplied with the roof

bars.

It is located behind the lower air intake grille.

Contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have it removed.

If a telephone call is being made at this

time, it will be maintained for around 10

minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free system

of your audio system.

Load reduction mode

Maximum load distributed over the roof

bars, for a loading height not exceeding

40 cm: 70 kg.

As this value may change, please verify the

maximum load quoted in the guide supplied

with the roof bars.

If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed

of the vehicle to the proﬁle of the road to

avoid damaging the roof bars and the ﬁxings

on the vehicle.

Be sure to refer to national legislation in order

to comply with the regulations for transporting

objects that are longer than the vehicle.

System which manages the use of certain

functions according to the level of charge

remaining in the battery.

Exiting the mode

These functions are automatically reactivated the

next time the vehicle is used.

When the vehicle is being driven, the load

reduction function temporarily deactivates certain

functions, such as air conditioning, heated rear

screen, etc.

The deactivated functions are reactivated

automatically as soon as conditions permit.

To restore the use of these functions

immediately, start the engine and let it run:

– For less than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 5 minutes.

– For more than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 30 minutes.

Let the engine run for the speciﬁed duration to

ensure that the battery charge is suﬃcient.

To recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or

continuously restarting the engine.

Energy economy mode

This system manages the duration of use of

certain functions, in order to conserve a suﬃcient

level of charge in the battery with the ignition oﬀ.

Recommendations

Distribute the load uniformly, taking care

to avoid overloading one of the sides.

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Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close

as possible to the roof.

Secure the load ﬁrmly.

Drive gently: the vehicle will be more

susceptible to the eﬀects of side winds and its

stability may be aﬀected.

Regularly check the security and tight

fastening of the roof bars, at least before each

trip.

Opening

Bonnet

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Stop & Start

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

you must switch oﬀ the ignition to avoid any

risk of injury resulting from an automatic

change to START mode.

Remove the roof bars once they are no longer

needed.

► Open the left-hand front door.

► Pull the interior release lever, located at the

bottom of the door frame, towards you.

The location of the interior bonnet

release lever prevents the bonnet being

opened when the left-hand front door is

closed.

Fitting directly to the roof

When the engine is hot, handle the

exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay

with care (risk of burns), using the protected

area.

When the bonnet is open, take care not to

damage the safety catch.

Do not open the bonnet under very windy

conditions.

► Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the

You must only attach the transverse bars to

the four ﬁxing points located on the roof frame.

These points are concealed by the vehicle doors

when the doors are closed.

bonnet.

Cooling of the engine when stopped

The engine cooling fan may start after

the engine has been switched oﬀ.

The roof bar ﬁxings have a stud which must be

inserted into the opening of each ﬁxing point.

Take care with objects or clothing that

could be caught in the blades of the fan!

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recommended that exposure to water (rain,

washing, etc.) be limited.

Diesel engine

Engine compartment

The engine represented is an example given for

illustration purposes only.

The locations of the following elements may

vary:

– Air ﬁlter.

– Engine oil dipstick.

– Engine oil ﬁller cap.

1. Screenwash ﬂuid reservoir

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Brake ﬂuid reservoir

4. Battery

Petrol engine

► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it

in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.

5. Remote earth point (-)

6. Fusebox

7. Air ﬁlter

Closing

► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the

support slot.

8. Engine oil ﬁller cap

9. Engine oil dipstick

10. Priming pump*

► Clip the stay in its housing.

► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end

of its travel.

The Diesel fuel system operates under

very high pressure.

► Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked

correctly.

All work on this circuit must be carried out

only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Because of the presence of electrical

equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly

* Depending on engine.

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Engine oil

Checking levels

Check all of the following levels regularly in

accordance with the manufacturer's service

schedule. Top them up if required, unless

otherwise indicated.

If a level drops signiﬁcantly, have the

corresponding system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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The level is checked, with the engine

having been switched oﬀ for at least 30

minutes and on level ground, either using the oil

level indicator in the instrument panel when the

ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped

with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.

It is normal to top up the oil level between two

services (or oil changes). It is recommended

that you check the level, and top up if necessary,

every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).

A = MAX

B = MIN

Do not start the engine if the level is:

– above mark A: contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

– below mark B: top up the engine oil

immediately.

The ﬂuids must comply with the

manufacturer's requirements and with

the vehicle's engine.

In order to maintain the reliability of the

engine and emissions control system,

never use additives in the engine oil.

Take care when working under the

bonnet, as certain areas of the engine

may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the

cooling fan could start at any time (even with

the ignition oﬀ).

Oil grade

Before topping up the oil or changing

the oil, check that the oil is the correct

grade for your engine and conforms to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Checking using the dipstick

For the location of the dipstick, please refer

to the illustration of the corresponding engine

compartment.

► Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and pull

it out completely.

► Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,

non-ﬂuﬀy cloth.

► Reﬁt the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check: the

correct level is between marks A and B.

Topping up the engine oil level

Used products

The location of the oil ﬁller cap is shown in the

corresponding underbonnet layout view.

► Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills

on engine components (risk of ﬁre).

► Wait a few minutes before checking the level

again using the dipstick.

► Add more oil if necessary.

► After checking the level, carefully reﬁt the oil

ﬁller cap and the dipstick in its tube.

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or

ﬂuids with the skin.

Most of these ﬂuids are harmful to health and

very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or ﬂuids into

sewers or onto the ground.

Empty used oil into the containers reserved

for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

During the 30 minutes after topping up

the oil, the check performed with the oil

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level indicator in the instrument panel when

the ignition is switched on is not valid.

In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need

to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around

the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to

allow the pressure to drop.

Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap

and top up to the required level.

Diesel fuel additive (Diesel

with particle ﬁlter)

On reaching the minimum level in the

particle ﬁlter additive tank, this warning

lamp comes on ﬁxed, accompanied by an

audible warning and a message warning that the

additive level is too low.

Brake ﬂuid

The level of this ﬂuid should be close to

the "MAX" mark. If not, check the brake

pad wear.

To know how often the brake ﬂuid should be

replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing

schedule.

Cooling of the engine when stopped

The engine cooling fan may start after

the engine has been switched oﬀ.

Take care with objects or clothing that

could be caught in the blades of the fan!

Topping up

This additive must be topped up without delay by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Clean the cap before removing it to reﬁll.

Use only DOT4 brake ﬂuid from a sealed

container.

AdBlue (BlueHDi)

An alert is triggered when the reserve level is

reached.

For more information on the AdBlue range

indicators, refer to the corresponding section.

To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in

accordance with regulations, you must top up the

AdBlue tank.

Screenwash ﬂuid

Top up to the required level when

necessary.

Engine coolant

It is normal to top up this ﬂuid between

two services.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The ﬂuid must be topped up with a ready-to-use

mixture.

In winter (temperatures below zero), a liquid

containing an agent to prevent freezing must

be used which is appropriate for the prevailing

conditions, in order to protect the elements of the

system (pump, tank, ducts, jets, etc.).

The check and top-up must only be done with

the engine cold.

A low level presents a risk of serious damage to

the engine.

The level of this ﬂuid should be close to the

"MAX" mark but should never exceed it.

If the level is close to or below the "MIN” mark, it

is essential to top up.

When the engine is hot, the temperature of this

ﬂuid is regulated by the fan.

For more information on the Supply of AdBlue,

refer to the corresponding section.

Checks

Unless otherwise indicated, check these

components in accordance with the

manufacturer's service schedule and according

to your engine.

Filling with pure water is prohibited under

all circumstances (risk of freezing,

limestone deposits, etc.).

As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at

least one hour after switching oﬀ the engine

before carrying out any work.

Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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Following prolonged operation of the

vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you

may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the

emission of water vapour at the exhaust while

accelerating. This has no impact on the

vehicle’s behaviour or the environment.

Only use products recommended by

CITROËN or products of equivalent

quality and speciﬁcation.

In order to optimise the operation of

components as important as those in the

braking system, CITROËN selects and oﬀers

very speciﬁc products.

city driving), change it twice as often, if

necessary.

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A clogged passenger compartment ﬁlter

can adversely aﬀect air conditioning

system performance and generate

undesirable odours.

New vehicle

Air ﬁlter

During the ﬁrst few particle ﬁlter

regeneration operations, you may notice a

"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.

12 V battery

Depending on the environment and the

use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,

city driving), change it twice as often, if

necessary.

The battery does not require any

maintenance.

However, check regularly that the terminals

are correctly tightened (versions without quick

release terminals) and that the connections are

clean.

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Oil ﬁlter

Change the oil ﬁlter each time the engine

oil is changed.

For more information on the precautions

to take before any work on the 12 V

battery, refer to the corresponding section.

Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Particle ﬁlter (Diesel)

When the particle ﬁlter is approaching

saturation, this warning lamp comes on

temporarily, accompanied by a message warning

of the risk of ﬁlter clogging.

Versions equipped with Stop & Start are

ﬁtted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of

speciﬁc technology and speciﬁcation.

Its replacement should be carried out only by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style of

driving, particularly in the case of vehicles

used in town, over short distances. It may be

necessary to have the condition of the brakes

checked, even between vehicle services.

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the

brake ﬂuid level indicates that the brake pads

are worn.

As soon as the traﬃc conditions permit,

regenerate the ﬁlter by driving at a speed of at

least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp

goes oﬀ.

Passenger compartment

If the warning lamp stays on, this

indicates a low Diesel additive level.

For more information on Checking levels,

refer to the corresponding section.

ﬁlter

Depending on the environment and the

use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,

After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in

wintry conditions, ice can form on the

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brake discs and pads: braking eﬃciency may

be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and

defrost them.

has an adverse eﬀect on the vehicle's road

holding - risk of an accident!

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.

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.

When the wear indicators no longer appear set

back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is

less than 1.6 mm; it is imperative to replace the

tyres.

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.

Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake disc

wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

The AdBlue^®is contained in a special

tank holding about 15 litres.

Its capacity allows a driving range of

approximately 11,200 miles (18,000 km), which

may vary considerably depending on your

driving style.

An alert system is triggered once the reserve

level is reached: it is then possible to drive for a

further 1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the tank is

empty and the vehicle blocked.

Manual parking brake

If you notice excessive brake lever travel

or decreased eﬀectiveness, the parking

brake must be adjusted, even between two

services.

This system must be checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Fitting diﬀerent tyres on the front and rear axles

can cause the ESC to mistime.

For more information on the Warning

and indicator lamps and the associated

alerts, or the Indicators, please refer to the

corresponding sections.

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.

AdBlue^®(BlueHDi)

To respect the environment and ensure

Once the AdBlue^®tank is empty, a

system required by legislation prevents

starting of the engine.

If the SCR system is faulty, the level of

emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet

the Euro 6 standard: the vehicle becomes

polluting.

In the event of a conﬁrmed SCR system

malfunction, it is essential to visit a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop. After 680

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 associates SCR (Selective

Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter

(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.

Under-inﬂation increases fuel

consumption. Non-compliant tyre

pressure causes premature wear on tyres and

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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 stopped.

Recommendations on storage

Procedure

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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.

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 therefore cannot

be poured into its tank. Park your vehicle in a

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

to be carried out.

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.

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.

Never pour AdBlue^®into the Diesel fuel

tank.

Precautions for use

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.

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

non-ﬂammable, colourless and odourless (when

kept in a cool place).

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.

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.

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).

If the ﬂuid has crystallised, clean it oﬀ using a

sponge and hot water.

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

AdBlue, it is essential to 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.

Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10

seconds before starting the engine.

It is possible to obtain AdBlue^®from a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Never top up from an AdBlue^®dispenser

reserved for heavy goods vehicles.

Store AdBlue^®out of the reach of

children, in its original container.

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► Switch oﬀ the ignition and remove the key

from the switch to switch oﬀ the engine.

or

► With Keyless Entry and Starting, press the

"START/STOP" button to switch oﬀ the engine.

contents of the bottle or container into the

vehicle's AdBlue tank.

► With an AdBlue^®pump: introduce the nozzle

and ﬁll the tank until the automatic cut-oﬀ of the

nozzle.

road, in an automatic car wash, or being

transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).

The procedure varies according to the type of

gearbox and parking brake.

With automatic gearbox and

manual parking brake

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.

Release procedure

► With the vehicle stationary and the engine

running, select mode N and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

If the AdBlue^®tank is completely empty

– which is conﬁrmed by the “Top

up AdBlue: Starting impossible” message – it

is essential to add at least 5 litres.

Within 5 seconds:

► Switch on the ignition again.

► While depressing the brake pedal, move the

push selector forwards or backwards to conﬁrm

mode N.

After reﬁlling

► Reﬁt the blue cap to the tank ﬁller and turn it

clockwise as far as it will go (one sixth of a turn).

► Close the fuel ﬁller ﬂap.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition.

If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the

gearbox engages mode P; it is then necessary to

restart the procedure.

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.

Reverting to normal operation

► With the vehicle unlocked and the fuel ﬁller

ﬂap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue^®tank

a quarter turn anti-clockwise.

► Press button P on the selector.

Keyless Entry and Starting

You must not depress the brake pedal

while switching the ignition on or oﬀ. If you do,

the engine will start, requiring you to restart

the procedure.

Filling up

► With a bottle or container of AdBlue^®: after

checking the expiry date, read carefully the

instructions on the label before pouring the

Free-wheeling

In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle

to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling

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estates) and mud (in wet or cold areas).

These substances can be highly corrosive.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop if you require advice on removing

stubborn stains requiring special products

(such as tar or insect removers).

Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Use a soft sponge and soapy water or a

pH neutral product.

Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean

microﬁbre cloth.

Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.

Comply with the instructions for use stated on

the product.

Advice on care and

maintenance

7

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid

damaging your vehicle.

Exterior

Decals

(Depending on version)

Never use a high-pressure jet wash in

the engine compartment, due to the risk

of damaging electrical components.

Do not wash the vehicle in strong sunshine or

extremely cold conditions.

Interior

Do not use a high pressure washer to

clean the vehicle. Risk of damaging or

detaching the decals!

When washing the vehicle, never use a

water hose or high-pressure washer to

clean the interior.

Liquids carried in cups or other open

containers can spill, presenting a risk of

damage if they come into contact with the

controls in the dashboard and centre console.

Take care!

Use a high-ﬂow hose at a temperature

between 25°C and 40°C.

Sweep the jet of water across the surface to

be cleaned, perpendicular to it.

When washing the vehicle at an

automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure

to lock the doors and, depending on version,

remove the electronic key and deactivate the

“hands-free” function (“Hands-Free Tailgate

Access”).

Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.

Bodywork

High-gloss paint

When using a pressure washer, hold the

lance at least 30 cm from the vehicle

(particularly when cleaning areas containing

chipped paint, sensors or seals).

Promptly clean up any stains containing

chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's paint

(including tree resin, bird droppings, insect

secretions, pollen and tar).

AIRBUMP® protectors

Located on the sides of your vehicle, they protect

the bodywork by resisting everyday bumps and

scrapes caused by parking posts, opening doors,

scratches, etc.

Do not use abrasive products or

solvents, petrol or oil to clean the

bodywork.

Never use an abrasive sponge to clean

stubborn stains. Risk of scratching the

paintwork!

If justiﬁed by the environment, clean the

vehicle more frequently to remove salty

deposits (in coastal areas), soot (in industrial

Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to

plastic or rubber parts.

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Maintenance of AIRBUMP®

The AIRBUMP® do not require any

speciﬁc maintenance.

Clean them using water or one of the

products available from a CITROËN dealer.

To protect the AIRBUMP® against premature

ageing, do not use polish.

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