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ExteriorElectronic key / Keyless Entry and Starting  52 - 60, 100 -102
-
 op
ening / closing
-
 an
ti-theft protection
-
 bat
tery
-
 st
arting
Welcome lighting
 14
9
Directional lighting
 15
1
Cornering lighting
 15
2
Headlamp beam height adjustment
 15
0
Changing bulbs
 21
1-215
-
 fr
ont lamps
-
 fog
lamps
-
 di
rection indicator repeaters Wipers
 153
-15 6
Changing a wiper blade
 15
6, 228
Doors
 52
- 61
-
 Ke
yless Entry and Starting
-
 op
ening / closing
-
 ce
ntral locking
-
 emer
gency control
Alarm
 63
-65 Cockpit glass roof
 68
- 69
Roof bars
 23
2
Accessories
 234
-235
ESC (ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC)
 18
2-185
Tyre under-inflation detection
 11
6 -117
Tyre pressures
 11
6, 201, 274
Snow chains
 21
0
Changing a wheel
 20
2-209
-
 to
ols
-
 re
moving / refitting
Temporary puncture repair kit
 19
6 -201 Boot
 53
, 62
-
 op
ening / closing
-
 emer
gency release
AdBlue additive,   topping-up
 25
3 -257, 258 -261
Changing bulbs
 21
6-218
-
 re
ar lamps
-
 3r
d brake lamp
-
 nu
mber plate lamps
-
 fog
lamps
Door mirrors
 80
D
oor mirror spotlamps
 14
9
Fuel tank
 23
9 -241
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
 24
2 Parking sensors
 13
6 -137
Reversing camera
 13
8
To w i n g
 2 2
9 - 2 3 0
Towbar
 99
, 231 

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Maintenance - Technical data
Checking levels 247-250
- oi l
-
 br
ake fluid
-
 po
wer steering fluid
-
 co
olant
-
 sc
reenwash/headlamp wash fluid
AdBlue additive
 25
3 -261
Checking components
 25
1-252
-
 ai
r filter
-
 pa
ssenger compartment filter
-
 oi
l filter
-
 el
ectric parking brake
-
 br
ake pads / discs
Changing bulbs
 21
1-218
-
 fr
ont
-
 re
ar Opening the bonnet
 24
3
Under the bonnet, petrol
 24
4
Under the bonnet, Diesel
 24
5Dimensions
 27
3
Identification markings
 27
4
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
 24
6
12V battery
 22
 3 -226
Load reduction, economy mode
 22
 7
Engine compartment   
fuses
 21
 9 -220, 222
Petrol engines
 26
 4
Diesel engines
 267
 -268
Petrol weights 26 5 -266
Diesel weights
 26
9 -272 
Over view  

Petrol-Diesel instrument panel
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min), 
graduation according to engine (petrol or 
Diesel).
2.
 Fu
el gauge.
3.
 En
gine coolant temperature gauge.
4.
 An
alogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
5.
 Cr
uise control or speed limiter settings. A. Ma
in lighting and controls dimmer.
B. -  Sh ort press: display in turn of servicing 
information, remaining range for the 
AdBlue additive and the alert log.
 -  Lo
ng press: reset the service indicator or 
trip recorder (depending on context).
6. Ge
ar shift indicator or gear lever position 
and gear engaged for an automatic 
gearbox.
7.
 In
strument panel screen: distance 
recorders, service indicator, engine oil 
level indicator*, remaining range for the 
AdBlue additive and the SCR system*, alert 
messages, trip computer, media currently 
playing, navigation instructions*.
8.
 Di
gital speedometer (mph or km/h).
dials and screenscontr ol buttons
When switching the ignition on or off, 
the speedometer needle and the bars of 
the dials carry out a full sweep and then 
return to 0.
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Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / Observations
AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueHdi  di esel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is 
between 350 miles (600 km) and 
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon 
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with 
the SERVICE warning 
lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is 
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid 
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating that 
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the 
starting inhibition system required 
by legislation prevents starting of the 
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the 
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to 
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section. 
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AdBlue® additive and SCR system
for BlueHDi Diesel engines
To assure respect for the environment and 
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions 
standard, without adversely affecting the 
per formance 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.
Presentation of the ScR sy stem
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. The AdBlue
® additive is held in a special 
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.
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. Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, 
a sy
stem 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: your 
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
 1
00 km), a system will be triggered 
automatically to prevent engine 
starting. 
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Range indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reserve or after 
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions 
control system, when the ignition is switched 
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the 
distance that can be covered, the range, before 
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and 
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is 
the one displayed.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
The engine start prevention system 
required by regulations is activated 
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank 
is empty. 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.
Pressing this button displays the driving range 
temporarily.
Above 3 000 miles (5 000 km), the value is not 
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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 driving, the message is displayed every 
200 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.
For more information on topping-up the 
AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding 
section.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
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 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.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your 
engine.
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
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.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue®   additive
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.
For more information on topping-up the 
AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding 
section. 
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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
® additive
The AdBlue
® additive 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. 
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