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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 the AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to
continue driving in very cold conditions.
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.
Topping-up the AdBlue®
additive
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.
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).
Precautions in use
Keep AdBlue® out of the reach of
children, in its original bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another
container: it would lose its purity. 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.
Never top-up from an AdBlue
®
dispenser reserved for heavy goods
vehicles.
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.
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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
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.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.
Recommendations on storage
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 the AdBlue
® may be frozen and
so 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
F For access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
F

W

ithout pressing, turn the black cap a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F

T

urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key.
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F 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.
Important : if your vehicle's
AdBlue
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich 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:
in the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
additive , 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 .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10

seconds, start the engine.
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.
F

A

fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th 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
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
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Changing a bulbProcedure for replacing a faulty bulb with a new bulb.1.
D
irection indicators (H21W amber).
2.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
S

idelamps (W5W).
5.
F

oglamps (PSX24W).
6.
L

ED daytime running lamps.
Front lampsThe headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Changing direction indicator
bulbs
F Remove the plastic protective cover.
F P ull the bulb-holder and replace the bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing dipped headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.
F

T
urn the bulb-holder by a quarter turn.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
If either of the direction indicator
warning lamps is flashing quickly, one
of the bulbs is faulty.
When refitting, close the plastic cover
carefully to ensure the sealing of the
headlamp. Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

M
ove the springs to release the bulb.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.
F

P
ull the bulb-holder.
F

R
emove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Changing front foglamp bulbs
F Remove the grille located alongside the foglamp.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
F

T
hrough the cover, remove the foglamp
finisher by pulling it towards you. F

U
nscrew the two fixing screws of the
module and remove it from its housing.
F

D
isconnect the bulb-holder connector.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Changing the LED lamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing integral direction
indicator side repeaters
To obtain a new module, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.If you experience any difficulty in
replacing these lamps, you can contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
While removing the module:
-

t
ake care not to damage your vehicle's
paintwork with the screwdriver,
-
d
o not allow the wiring and connector to
slip behind the wing.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
F

I

nsert a screwdriver in the edge of the
repeater.
F

L

ever with the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and pull it out.
F

D

isconnect the wiring from the repeater.
F

R

eplace the module.
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