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Practical information -> AdBlue? additive and SCR system for Your Citroen Ds3 SUV First Generation (2009-2019)

adblue® additive and SCR system  
for Blue HDi Diesel engines  
To assure respect for the environment and  
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions  
standard, without adversely affecting the  
performance or fuel consumption of Diesel  
engines, CITROËN has taken the decision to  
equip its vehicles with an effective system that  
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)  
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of  
exhaust gases.  
The adblue® additive is held in a special  
once the adblue® tank is empty,  
a system required by regulations  
prevents starting of the engine.  
If the SCR is faulty, the level of  
emissions from your vehicle will no  
longer meet the Euro 6 standard: you  
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  
a running distance of 650 miles  
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered  
automatically to prevent engine  
starting.  
tank located under the boot at the rear of  
the vehicle. It has a capacity of 17 litres: this  
provides a driving range of about 12 500 miles  
(20 000 km), after which an alert is triggered  
warning you when the reserve remaining is  
enough for just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).  
During each scheduled service of your vehicle  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,  
the adblue® additive tank is refilled in order to  
allow normal operation of the SCR system.  
Presentation of the ScR system  
Using an additive called AdBlue® containing  
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to  
85% of nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen  
and water, which are harmless to health and  
the environment.  
If the estimated mileage between two services  
is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we  
recommend that you go to a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary  
top-up carried out.  
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Range indicators  
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®  
When switching on the ignition, an indicator  
gives an estimate of the distance that can  
be travelled with your vehicle before engine  
starting is automatically prevented, once the  
vehicle starts using the reserve of AdBlue® or  
after a fault is detected with the SCR system.  
In the event of simultaneous system fault and  
low adblue® level, the shortest range is the one  
displayed.  
Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)  
When the ignition is switched on, no  
information on range is displayed automatically  
in the instrument panel.  
The engine start prevention system  
required by regulations is activated  
automatically once the AdBlue® tank  
is empty.  
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)  
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)  
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive  
When switching on the ignition, the  
UREA warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and the display of a  
message (e.g.: "Top up emissions additive:  
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating  
the remaining range expressed in miles or  
kilometres.  
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE  
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning  
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible  
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top  
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in  
350 miles") indicating the remaining range  
expressed in miles or kilometres.  
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE  
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning  
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible  
signal and the display of the message "Top up  
emissions additive: Starting prevented".  
The adblue® tank is empty: the system required  
by regulations prevents engine starting.  
When driving, the message is displayed every  
150 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has  
been topped-up.  
Go to a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the AdBlue® tank topped-up.  
You can also top-up the tank yourself.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
When driving, the message is displayed every  
30 seconds until the additive tank has been  
topped-up.  
Go to a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the AdBlue® tank topped-up.  
You can also top-up the tank yourself.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
To be able to start the engine,  
we recommend that you call on  
a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop for the top-up required. If  
you carry out the top-up yourself, it is  
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of  
adblue® to the tank.  
otherwise you will not be able to restart your  
engine.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
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In the event of a fault with the the ScR emissions control system  
In the event of the detection of a fault  
during an authorised driving phase (between  
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)  
A system that prevents engine  
starting is activated automatically  
from 650 miles (1 100 km) after  
confirmation of a fault with the SCR  
emissions control system. Have the  
system checked by a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop as soon as  
possible.  
When switching on the ignition, the UREA,  
SERVICE and diagnostic warning lamps comes  
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the  
display of a message "Emissions fault" to signal  
a fault with the emissions control system.  
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed  
(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the  
permanent display of the message signalling  
a fault), when switching on the ignition, the  
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning lamps  
come on and the UREA warning lamp flashes,  
accompanied by an audible signal and the  
display of a message (e.g.: "Emissions fault:  
Starting prevented in 150 miles") indicating the  
remaining range express in miles or kilometres.  
While driving, the message is displayed every  
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system  
persists.  
If it is a temporary fault, the alert  
disappears once the exhaust gas  
emissions return to normal.  
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
otherwise, you will not be able to restart your  
engine.  
Starting prevented  
Freezing of the AdBlue®  
additive  
The adblue® additive freezes at  
temperatures below around -11°C.  
The SCR system includes a heater for  
the adblue® tank.  
In exceptional circumstances (vehicle  
kept for a long period at temperatures  
that are constantly below -15°C), an  
emissions control system fault alert  
may be related to freezing of the  
adblue® in your vehicle.  
Every time the ignition is switched on, the SERVICE  
and engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and  
the UREA warning lamp flashes, accompanied by  
an audible signal and the display of the message  
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".  
Park your vehicle in a warmer area for  
a few hours until the additive becomes  
liquid again.  
The emissions alert does not go off  
immediately, it will occur after several  
mile of running.  
You have exceeded the authorised  
driving limit: the starting prevention  
system inhibits engine starting.  
To be able to start the engine, you must call on  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Topping-up the AdBlue® additive  
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation  
included in every routine service on your  
vehicle by a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Nevertheless, given the capacity of the tank,  
it may be necessary to top-up the additive  
between services, more particularly if an alert  
(warning lamps and a message) signals the  
requirement.  
You can got to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If you envisage topping-up yourself, please  
read the following warnings carefully.  
Precautions in use  
The adblue® additive is an urea-based  
solution. This liquid is non-flammable,  
colourless and odourless (kept in a cool area).  
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 a burning sensation or irritation persists, get  
medical attention.  
Use only adblue® additive that meets the  
ISO 22241 standard.  
Never dilute the additive with water.  
Never pour the additive into the Diesel  
fuel tank.  
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth  
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.  
In certain conditions (high ambient  
temperature, for example), the risk of release  
of ammonia cannot be excluded: do not inhale  
the product. Ammonia vapour has en irritant  
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and  
throat).  
The supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies  
toping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a US  
gallon) bottles from a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
keep adblue® out of the reach of  
children, in its original bottle.  
Never transfer adblue® to another  
container: it would loose its purity.  
Never top-up from an AdBlue®  
dispenser reserved for heavy goods  
vehicles.  
Recommendations on storage  
Procedure  
adblue® freezes at about -11°C and  
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended  
that bottles be stored in a cool area and  
protected from direct sunlight.  
Under these conditions, the additive can be  
kept for at least a year.  
Before topping-up, 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, by freezing, the AdBlue® 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.  
If the additive has frozen, can be used once it  
has completely thawed out.  
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Switch off the ignition and remove the key.  
Never store bottles of adblue® in  
your vehicle.  
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For access to the adblue® tank, raise the  
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,  
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage  
box.  
Without pressing, turn the black cap a  
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.  
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Turn the blue cap a 6th of a turn anti-  
clockwise.  
Lift off the cap.  
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After emptying the bottle, wipe away any  
spillage around the tank filler using a damp  
cloth.  
Important: in the event of a top-up after  
a breakdown because of a lack of  
additive, signalled by the message "Top  
up emissions additive: Starting prevented",  
you must wait around 5 minutes before  
switching on the ignition, without opening  
the driver's door, locking the vehicle  
or introducing the key into the ignition  
switch.  
If any additive is split or splashed, wash  
immediately with cold water or wipe  
with a damp cloth.  
If the additive has crystallised, clean it  
off using a sponge and hot water.  
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obtain a bottle of adblue®. After first  
checking the use-by date, read carefully  
the instructions on use on the label before  
pouring the contents of the bottle into your  
vehicle's adblue® tank.  
Switch on the ignition, then, after  
10 seconds, start the engine.  
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Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it  
a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.  
Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of  
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure  
that the indicator on the cap lines up with  
the indicator on the support.  
Depending on equipment, return the spare  
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom  
of the boot.  
Never dispose of adblue® additive  
bottles in the household waste. Place  
them in a special container provided  
this purpose or take them to your  
dealer.  
Important: if your vehicle's  
adblue® tank is completely empty -  
which is confirmed by the alert  
messages and the impossibility of  
starting the engine, you must add at  
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).  
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Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.