2014 Citroen DS5 RHD Owner's Manual

7Practical information
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".
Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You have exceeded the authorised driving limit: the starting prevention system inhibits engine starting.
Freezing of the AdBlue ® Freezing of the AdBlue ® Freezing of the AdBlue additive
The AdBlue ® additive freezes at ® additive freezes at ®
temperatures below around -11°C. The SCR system includes a heater for the AdBlue ® tank. ® 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. ® in your vehicle. ®
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.

Topping-up the AdBlue ® Topping-up the AdBlue ® Topping-up the AdBlue additive ® additive ®
Filling the AdBlue ® tank is an operation ® 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 ® 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. 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).
Keep AdBlue ® out of the reach of ® out of the reach of ®
children, in its original bottle. Never transfer AdBlue ® to another ® to another ®
container: it would loose its purity.
Use only AdBlue ® additive that meets the ® additive that meets the ®
ISO 22241 standard.
Never dilute the additive with water. Never pour the additive into the Diesel fuel tank.
Never top-up from an AdBlue ®
dispenser reserved for heavy goods vehicles.
The supply in non-drip bottles simplifies toping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half US gallon) bottles from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Never store bottles of AdBlue ® in your ® in your ®
vehicle.
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level sur face. In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise, by freezing, the AdBlue ® cannot ® 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.
Procedure
 Press the START/STOP button to switch off the engine.  Raise the boot floor for access to the AdBlue ® tank. Use an object, such as a ® tank. Use an object, such as a ®
bag, to keep the left part up.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue ® freezes at about -11°C and ® 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. Additive that has been frozen can be used once it has thawed out.

 Unclip the black plastic blanking plug using a lever.  Insert your fingers into the aperture and turn the blue cap a 6 th of a turn anti-clockwise.  Carefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.
 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. ® tank. ®

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 After emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp cloth.
 Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a 6 th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.  Refit the black plastic blanking plug, clipping it in place.  Lower the boot floor and close the tailgate.
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. 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.
Important: when topping up after running out of additive , signalled by the message "Top up emissions additive: Starting prevented", you must wait for approximately 5 minutes before switching on the ignition, without opening the driver's door, unlocking the vehicle, placing the key of the "Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system inside the vehicle or inser ting the electronic key in the reader. Switch on the ignition, wait for 10 seconds, then start the engine.
Never dispose of AdBlue ® additive ® additive ®
bottles in the household waste. Place them in a special container provided this purpose or take them to your dealer.

12Checks
1.6 Blue HDi engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.  Switch on the ignition (without starting the engine).  Wait around 6 seconds and switch off
the ignition.  Repeat the operation 10 times.  Operate the starter to run the engine.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine compartment view.
If the engine does not start first time, don't keep trying. Start the procedure again from the beginning.

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Boot
 After unlocking the vehicle, press the opening control then raise the tailgate.
Opening from outside
 Press this button until the boot is heard to unlock.
Tailgate release
Unlocking
 Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the tailgate.  Move the latch to the left.
System allowing the mechanical unlocking of the boot in the event of a battery or central locking system malfunction.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot will remain locked.
Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
Opening from inside
If the tailgate is not closed correctly, engine running or vehicle moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), a message appears in the instrument panel screen for a few seconds.

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Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Very cold climate screen *
Before fitting or removing the screen, ensure that the engine is off and the cooling fan has stopped. It is recommended that the screen be fitted and removed by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold climate screen: - when the ambient temperature exceeds 10° C (for example: in summer, ...), - when towing, - at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Fitting
 Offer up the screen to the front of the front b u m p e r.  Press on the screen to engage its fixing clips.
Removal
 Use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
* Depending on country of sale.