Citroen C3 RHD 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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adblue® additive and SCR system
for
b
lu

eH
di
d
i
esel 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
d
i
esel
engines, CITR
oËn

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 system
Using an additive called adbl ue® containing
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85%
of nitrous oxides (
n

o
x

) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
on
ce the a
dbl
ue
® tank is empty, a
s
ystem 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: you
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible: after a
running distance of 650 miles
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered
automatically to prevent engine starting.
The
a
dblu
e® 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).
du

ring each scheduled service of your vehicle
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
the
a
d
blu

e
® 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 CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary
top-up carried out.
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Range indicators
once the adbl ue® 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
a d
blu
e
® tank is
e m pt y. 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.
dep

ending on your vehicle's equipment, the
range indicator will appear either:
-

i

n the instrument panel screen (versions
without audio system), or
-

i

n the multifunction screen.
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For vehicles without a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears in the instrument panel screen.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on
a CITR
oËn

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
a

d
blu
e
® to the additive tank.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in the
instrument panel of "
n

o ST
aR
T I
n" a
nd
0 km or miles - ("
n
o ST
aR
T I
n
0 miles" means
"Starting prevented").
The
a
d
blu

e
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "
n

o
ST
aR

T I
n" a

nd
a distance indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented - (For example "n
o

START IN 350 miles" means "Starting will be
prevented in 350 miles").
When driving, this display appears every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
Go to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
When switching on the ignition, the UREA
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "
n

o
ST
aR

T I
n" a

nd
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented - (For example "
n

o

START IN 900 miles" means that "Starting will
be prevented in 900 miles).
When driving, this display appears every
150 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has
been topped-up.
Go to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
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For vehicles fitted a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears in the screen.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
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 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine. 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
a d
blu
e
® 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 CITR
oËn

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
a

d
blu
e
® to the tank.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
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For vehicles without a multifunction screen, the range indicator
appears in the instrument panel screen.
In the event of a fault with the the SCR emissions control systema system that prevents engine starting
i s 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible. In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after a self diagnosis test of the SCR
emissions control system.
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal.
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 a fault with the SCR system is confirmed

(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the permanent
display of the message signalling a fault), the
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning lamps
come on and the UREA warning lamp flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
temporary display in the instrument panel of
"
n

o ST
aR
T I
n" a
nd a distance, indicating the
remaining range express in miles or kilometres
before engine starting is prevented
-
(e.g.:
"NO START IN 350 miles" means "Starting will
be prevented in 350 miles").
While driving, this display appears every 30
se

conds
while the fault with the SCR system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.
You should go to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
During an authorised driving phase
(between 650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
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You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
Every time the ignition is switched on, the
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning
lamps come on and the UREA warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by the temporary display
of "
n

o ST
aR
T I
n" a
nd 0 miles or kilometres -
("
n

o
ST
aR
T I
n
0 miles" means "Starting
prevented"). Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For vehicles fitted a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears
in the screen.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a 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. 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), the
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning lamps
come on and the UREA warning lamp flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal and the display
of a message
(e.g.: "Emissions fault: Starting prevented
in


150

miles") indicating the remaining range
express 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
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You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
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. Freezing of the AdBlue
® additive
The
a
d
blu

e
® additive freezes at
temperatures below around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater
for the
a
dbl

ue
® tank, allowing you to
continue driving in very cold conditions.
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Filling the adblue® tank is an operation
included in every routine service on your
vehicle by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ne

vertheless, 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 CITR
oËn

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.
a
m
monia vapour has en irritant
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and
throat).
Precautions in use
keep a dblu e® out of the reach of
children, in its original bottle.
ne

ver transfer a d
blu
e
® to another
container: it would lose its purity. Use only
a d
blu
e
® additive that meets
the ISO 22241 standard.
Never dilute the additive with water.
ne

ver pour the additive into the d
i
esel
fuel tank.
ne

ver top-up from an a
dbl
ue
®
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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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never store bottles of adbl ue® in your
vehicle.
a

d
blu

e
® 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.
Other wise, by freezing, the AdBlue
® 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 adbl ue® 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.
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F obtain a bottle of adbl ue®. 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
a
d
blu

e
® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's
a

d
blu

e
® 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.
ne
ver dispose of a
dbl
ue
® 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
e
pending 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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