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Freezing of the AdBlue® additive
The
AdBlue
® additive freezes at t
emperatures below around -11°C.
The
SCR
system includes a heater
f
or
the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to c
ontinue
driving in very cold conditions.
Topping-up the AdBlue® additive
Precautions in use
Use only AdBlue® additive that meets the
I
SO
22241
standard.
The
supply
in
a
non-drip bottle simplifies
t
opping-up.
You
can obtain 1.89 litre (half a US
g
allon)
bottles
from a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Keep
AdBlue
® out of the reach of
children,
in
its
original bottle.
Never
transfer AdBlue
® to another
container:
it
would
lose
its purity. Never
dilute the additive with water.
Never pour the additive into the Diesel
f
uel tank.
Never top-up from an AdBlue®
dispenser
reserved
for
heavy
goods
v
ehicles.
Filling
the
AdBlue
® tank is an operation i
ncluded
in
every
routine service on your
v
ehicle
by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Nevertheless,
given the capacity of the tank,
i
t
may
be
necessary to top-up the additive
b
etween
services,
more particularly if an alert
(
warning
lamps
and a message) signals the
r
equirement.
You
can
got
to
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
If
you
envisage
topping-up yourself, please
r
ead
the
following
warnings carefully. The
AdBlue
® additive is an urea-based s
olution.
This liquid is non-flammable,
c
olourless
and odourless (kept in a cool area).
In
the
event
of contact with the skin, wash
t
he
affected
area with soap and water. In the
e
vent
of
contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate)
t
he
eyes
with large amounts of water or with
a
n
eye
wash
solution for at least 15 minutes.
I
f
a
burning
sensation or irritation persists, get
m
edical
attention.
If
swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
w
ith
clean
water and then drink plenty of water.
In
certain
conditions (high ambient
t
emperature,
for example), the risk of release
o
f
ammonia
cannot be excluded: do not inhale
t
he
product.
Ammonia vapour has an irritant
e
ffect
on
mucous membranes (eyes, nose and
t
hroat).
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F Start the compressor by placing the switch a
t the " I"
position and adjust the pressure
t
o the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
p
ressure label.
T
o deflate: press the black button on the
c
ompressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F
O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
t
he switch to the " O"
position.
F
R
emove the kit then stow it.Should
the pressure of one or more
t
yres be adjusted, it is necessary to
r
einitialise the under-inflation detection
s
ystem.
For
more information on under-inflation
d
etection, refer to the corresponding
s
ection.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning lamp will remain on until the system is
r
einitialised.
For
more information on under-inflation
d
etection, refer to the corresponding
s
ection.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake, switch off the
i
gnition and engage first gear* to block
t
he wheels.
Check
that the parking brake warning
l
amp in the instrument panel comes on.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure
that the jack is correctly
p
ositioned at one of the vehicle's
j
acking points.
Incorrect
use of the jack could cause
t
he vehicle to drop.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
Do not use a jack other than the one supplied by the manufacturer.
*
P
osition
R
for
an
electronic
gearbox;
P for an
automatic
gearbox.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first
remove the wheel trim using the
w
heelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve
a
perture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel
trim, starting by placing its cutout
i
n line with the valve and then pressing
r
ound its edge with the palm of your
han
d. F
R
emove the wheel bolt cover using the
t
ool 3 (alloy wheels).
F
S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing on the left edge.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar. Put
the gear lever into neutral
(
position
N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction may
c
ause damage to some components
(
braking, transmission...) and the
a
bsence of braking assistance when
t
he engine is restarted.
F U nlock the steering by turning the key i
n the ignition one notch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
di
stance.This
towing is strictly prohibited (risk of
d
amaging your vehicle).
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the h
eaviest items are as close as possible to
t
he axle and the nose weight approaches
t
he maximum permitted without
e
xceeding it.
Air
density decreases with altitude, thus
r
educing engine per formance. Above
1 0
00 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature. F
I
f the warning lamp and
t
he STOP
warning lamp come
o
n, stop the vehicle and switch
o
ff the engine as soon as
p
ossible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
m
ountain type of descent, the use of engine
b
raking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer.
Refer
to
the
"Technical
data"
section
for
details
o
f
the
weights
and
towed
loads
which
apply
to
y
our
vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically if a genuine
C
ITROËN towbar is used.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's
r
ecommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear screen blind, smoker kit, portable scented air
f
reshener, boot dividers, coat hanger, armrest,
i
nsulated module, reading lamp, cruise control,
b
oot storage, front and rear parking sensors,
g
love box lid...
"Transport solutions":
towbars, towbar harnesses, roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof bars,
ski carrier, roof boxes...
"Security and safety":
wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest,
s
now chains, non-slip covers, foglamp kit, fire
e
xtinguisher...
Tow
bar,
which
mst
be
fitted
by
C
ITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
w
orkshop.
Advice on care an d m aintenance
Recommendations on the care and m
aintenance your vehicle are given in the
m
aintenance
an
d
w
arranty
g
uide.
"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, parking brake lever grip, spoiler, alloy wheels, foglamp trims,
c
hromed mirror shells, aluminium footrest,
c
hrome exhaust tailpipes, door sill finishers,
w
heel
t
rims...
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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
s
ecured
c
orrectly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats* (carpet or rubber), seat covers, alarm, front a nd r ear m ud f laps, b oot l iner, b oot c arpet,
s
ide rubbing strips, bumper protective strips,
t
ransparent boot sill protector, shield under
e
ngine...
The
fitting of electrical equipment or
a
ccessories which are not recommended
b
y CITROËN may result in a failure of
y
our vehicle's electronic system and
e
xcessive electrical consumption.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer
f
or information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
s
pecification of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment
m
ay be compulsory: high visibility
s
afety vests, warning triangles,
b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
a
t the rear of the vehicle.
By
visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
o
btain
products for cleaning and maintenance
(
exterior and interior) - including ecological
p
roducts in the "TECHNATURE" range, topping
u
p
products (screenwash...), touch-up pens
a
nd
paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
v
ehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary
p
uncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, portable satellite and semi-
i ntegral navigation systems, fixed and portable
h
ands-free kit, universal solar charger,
s
peakers and wiring, 230 V socket, rear
m
ultimedia bracket, telephone bracket...
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
In
addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
w
ait
at
least one hour after switching off the
e
ngine
before carrying out any work.
To
avoid
any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y
two
turns to allow the pressure to drop.
W
hen
the
pressure has dropped, remove the
c
ap
and
top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine ser vices.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
When
the engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, t his fluid must not be topped up or replaced
w
ith plain water.
In
w
intry
c
onditions,
i
t
i
s
r
ecommended
t
hat
y
ou
u
se an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination of the service warning lamp, accompanied
b
y an audible warning and a message in the
s
creen (if a display screen is fitted).Avoid
prolonged contact of used oil or
f
luids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
h
ealth or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
s
ewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop (France) or to an
a
uthorised waste disposal site.
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