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7Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap 
and top up to the required level.
Vehicle with electric motorDo not top up the coolant. 
If the level is close to or below 
the  "MIN"   mark, it is essential to contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when  necessary.
Capacity of the tank:
–
 
5.3 litres for "very cold climate" versions.
–
 
2.2 litres for other versions.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed 
product.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid 
containing an anti-freeze agent which is 
appropriate for the temperature conditions 
must be used in order to protect the system's 
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all 
circumstances (risk of freezing, 
limescale, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel 
with particle filter)
On reaching the minimum level in 
the particle filter additive tank, one 
of these warning lamps comes on fixed, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a warning 
message.
Topping up
The topping up of this additive must be carried 
out quickly.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is 
reached.
For more information on the  Indicators and in 
particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to 
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in 
accordance with regulations, you must top up the 
AdBlue tank.
For more information on  AdBlue
® (BlueHDi), 
and in particular the supply of AdBlue, refer to 
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these 
components in accordance with the 
manufacturer's service schedule and according 
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by 
CITROËN or products of equivalent 
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of 
components as important as those in the 
braking system, CITROËN selects and offers 
very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any  maintenance.
Check regularly that the terminals are correctly 
tightened (versions without quick-release 
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
For more information on the precautions 
to take before any work on the 12   V 
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are 
fitted with a 12   V lead-acid battery with 
special technology and specifications.
Its replacement should be carried out only by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.   
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7AdBlue, it is essential to wait around 5 
minutes before switching on the ignition, 
without opening the driver’s door, 
unlocking the vehicle, inserting the key 
into the ignition switch, or bringing the 
key for the "Keyless Entry and Start" 
system into the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10 
seconds before starting the engine.
►
 
Switch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the switch to switch off the engine.
or
►
 
With Keyless Entry and Start, press the 
"
START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.
 
 
► With the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler 
flap open, turn the blue cap of the  AdBlue® tank 
anti-clockwise and remove it.
►
 
With a container of 
AdBlue
®: after checking 
the expiry date, read the instructions on the 
label carefully before pouring the contents of the 
container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.
►
 
With an
 
AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and 
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts 
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
 Add between 10 and 13 litres using 
AdBlue® containers.
–
 Stop after the nozzle’ s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
® top-ups of 
5
 
litres or more.
If  the AdBlue® tank is completely empty 
– which is confirmed by the message 
“Top up
 
AdBlue: Starting impossible ” – it is 
essential to add at least 5 litres.
After refilling
► Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it 
clockwise, as far as it will go.
►
 
Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not dispose of AdBlue® bottles or 
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container reserved for this 
purpose or take them back to where you 
purchased them.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the 
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g.   towing, on 
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), 
rail or sea transport).
The procedure varies according to the type of 
gearbox and parking brake.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended 
while coasting.
Keyless Entry and Start
You must not depress the brake pedal 
while switching the ignition on again, then 
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start, 
requiring you to restart the procedure.
With a manual gearbox and 
electric parking brake
 / 
To release them
► With the engine running and while depressing 
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the 
neutral position.
►
 
While depressing the brake pedal, switch off 
the engine.
►
 
Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 
ignition.
►
 
While depressing the brake pedal, press the 
control to release the parking brake.
►
 
Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 
ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the 
engine and apply the parking brake.