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In the event of a fault with the the ScR emissions control system
If it is a temporary fault, the alert d
isappears once the exhaust gas
e
missions return to normal.
A
system
that
prevents
engine
s
tarting
is
activated
automatically
f
rom
650 miles
(1
100
km)
after
c
onfirmation
of
a
fault
with
the
SCR
e
missions
control
system.
Have
the
s
ystem
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
o
r
a
qualified
workshop
as
soon
as
p
ossible.
In the event of the detection of a fault
du
ring an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
When
switching on the ignition, the UREA,
S
ERVICE and diagnostic warning lamps comes
o
n,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
d
isplay
o
f
a m
essage
"
Emissions
f
ault"
t
o
s
ignal
a
fault
with the emissions control system.If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(
after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the
p
ermanent display of the message signalling
a
fault), when switching on the ignition, the
S
ERVICE
an
d
e
ngine
d
iagnostic
w
arning
lam
ps
c
ome on and the UREA warning lamp flashes, a
ccompanied by an audible signal and the d
isplay of a message (e.g.: "Emissions fault:
S
tarting prevented in 150 miles") indicating the
r
emaining range express in miles or kilometres.
While
driving, the message is displayed every
3
0 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
p
ersists.
You
should go to a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified workshop as soon as possible.
ot
her wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
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Freezing of the AdBlue®
additive
The adblue® additive freezes at
temperatures below around -11°C.
The
SCR
system includes a heater for
t
he
a
d
blu
e
® tank.
I
n
exceptional circumstances (vehicle
k
ept
for
a
long period at temperatures
t
hat
are
constantly below -15°C), an
e
missions
control system fault alert
m
ay
be
related to freezing of the
a
d
blu
e
® in your vehicle.
P
ark
your vehicle in a warmer area for
a
few
hours until the additive becomes
li
quid
a
gain.
The
emissions alert does not go off
i
mmediately, it will occur after several
m
ile
of
running.
You
have
exceeded
the
authorised
d
riving
limit:
the
starting
prevention
s
ystem
inhibits
engine
starting.
Every time the ignition is switched on, the SERVICE a nd engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and t
he UREA warning lamp flashes, accompanied by
a
n audible signal and the display of the message
"
Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
Starting prevented
To
be able to start the engine, you must call on
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Important: if your vehicle's a
dblu e® tank is completely empty - w
hich
is
confirmed by the alert
m
essages and the impossibility of
s
tarting
the engine, you must add at
l
east
3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately
with cold water or wipe
w
ith a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.Important:
i
n the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
additive , signalled by the message "Top
u
p emissions additive: Starting prevented",
y
ou must wait around 5 minutes before
s
witching
o
n
t
he
i
gnition,
w
ithout opening
the driver's door, locking the vehicle
or introducing the key into the ignition
switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
1
0 seconds, start the engine.
F
o
b
tain a bottle of a
dbl
ue
®. After first c
hecking
the
use-by
date,
read carefully
t
he instructions on use on the label before
pouring
the
contents
of
the bottle into your
v
ehicle's
a
d
blu
e
® tank. N ever dispose of a
dbl
ue
® additive
bottles
in
the
household
waste. Place
t
hem
in
a
special
container provided
t
his
purpose
or
take
them
to your
d
ealer.
F
A
fter
emptying
the
bottle,
wipe
away
any
s
pillage
around
the
tank
filler
using
a
damp
c
loth.
F
R
efit
the
blue
cap
to
the
tank
and
turn
it
a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a
turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
t
hat the indicator on the cap lines up with
the
indicator on the support.
F
D
epending on equipment, return the spare
w
heel and/or the storage box to the bottom
o
f
the boot.
F
R
efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction
screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm
c
ontrol unit, alarm siren.
F9 30 A12
V socket, portable navigation support supply.
F10 15 ASteering
mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition,
diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 AMain
stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 AParking
sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
p
anel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -Not
used.
F17 40 ARear
screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -PARC
shunt.
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Engine compartment
fusebox
The fusebox is located in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding
par
agraph).
F
W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully
to ensure the sealing of the fuse
b
ox.
All
work
on
the
fuses
in
the
box
l
ocated
on
the
battery,
must
be
done
b
y a CITR
oË
N dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine
control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump
(
Diesel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear screenwash.
F4 20 ALED
lamps.
F5 15 ADiesel
heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and
e
lectrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP
control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric
power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter
control.
F9 10 ASwitching
and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel
heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F11 40 AHeater
b
lower.
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batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.T he battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
l
ever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the batteryAfter refitting the battery by a CITRoË N dealer or a qualified
workshop,
the Stop & Start system
w
ill only be active after a continuous
period
of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a
period which depends on the climatic
c
onditions and the state of charge of
t
he battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular
with
the
Stop
&
Start
system,
indicates
t
he use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification;
t
he
involvement
of
a
CITROËN
dealer
o
r
a
qualified
workshop
is
essential
w
hen
replacing
or
disconnecting
the
b
attery.
Failure
t
o
o
bserve
t
his
r
ecommendation
m
ay
cause
premature
wear
of
the
b
attery.
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When the battery on your vehicle is discharged, the engine can be started using a slave battery
(
external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
Starting using another
battery
First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
t
hat of the discharged battery.
Do
not try to start the engine by connecting a
b
attery charger.
Do
not disconnect the (+) terminal when the
e
ngine is running.
F
C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal
(+) of the flat battery A, then to the
positive
terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
c
able to the negative terminal (-) of the
s
lave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F
C
onnect
t
he
o
ther
e
nd
o
f
t
he
g
reen
o
r
b
lack
c
able to the negative terminal c
(or
the engine mounting) of the broken-
down
vehicle. F
S
tart the engine of the other vehicle and
a
llow it to run for a few minutes.
F
O
perate the starter of the broken-down
v
ehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start immediately,
s
witch off the ignition and wait a few
m
oments before trying again.
F
W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
d
isconnect the jump leads in reverse order.Some
functions are not available if the
b
attery is not sufficiently charged.