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In the event of a fault with the SCR emissions control system
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)A system that prevents engine starting
is activated automatically from
650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation
of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible. In the event of the detection of a fault
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (e.g.: "Emissions fault:
Starting prevented in 150 miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
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Every time the ignition is switched on, these
warning lamps come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting. Freezing of the AdBlue
®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue
® tank, allowing you
to continue driving in all weather
conditions.
Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Closing
F Refit 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.
Important: in the event of a top-up
after a breakdown because of a lack
of AdBlue
®, signalled by the message
"Top up emissions additive: Starting
prevented", 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.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided for
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
If any fluid is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
F

W

ipe away any spillage around the tank
filler using a damp cloth. 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).
Filling
F Pour the contents of the bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue® tank.
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HDi engines make use of advanced
technology.
For any work on your vehicle, contact
a qualified workshop that has the
skills and equipment required, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
BlueHDi engines
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
Priming the fuel system
HDi 160 engine
If you run out of fuel:
F a fter filling (minimum 5 litres) and removing
the protective cover to gain access to the
priming pump,
F

o
perate the manual priming pump, until
some resistance is felt,
F

o
perate the starter motor while depressing
the accelerator pedal slightly until the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start at the first attempt,
wait fifteen seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts,
operate the priming pump again and then try to
start the engine.
When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to
complete the bleeding of the circuit.
F
F ill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
F Switch off the ignition.
F
T
urn the selector A to the
"sealant" position.
F

C
heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre. F
U ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F U nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
F Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "Air" position.
F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left-
hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor without
injecting any product, to check and if necessary
adjust your tyre pressures.
F
T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the pipe to the tyre valve. F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.
F

I
f your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive
III+" suspension, with the
engine running at idle, adjust the ground
clearance to its maximum height.
F

S
witch off the ignition and engage first gear
(position P for an automatic gearbox).
F

I
f your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+"
suspension, position the chock, whichever
direction the gradient may be in, in front of
the front wheel diametrically opposite to
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3 .
F

F
it the security bolt socket to the
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt
(depending on equipment).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F

A

lways adjust the vehicle’s ground
clearance to the "maximum height"
position and retain this adjustment
for as long as the jack is under the
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic
adjustments),
F

E

nsure that any passengers have
left the vehicle and are in a safe
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible.
In the event of a breakdown