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Installing ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between A and G,
is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to 6 months

approx

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to 1 year approx

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From 1 to 3 years approx

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Infant car seat*

rearward facing

forward facing

ISOFIX size category

Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child

seats which can be installed on the outer

rear seats

IL-SU

IUF

IL-SU

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix Universal seat, Forward facing and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation an Isofix Semi-Universal seat which is:

- rearward facing fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a support leg,
- forward facing fitted with a support leg,
For securing the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.

X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.

* Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

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Manual child lock

Locking

With the ignition key, turn the red control

one quarter of a turn:
- to the right on the left-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.

Unlocking

With the ignition key, turn the red control

one quarter of a turn:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.

Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each
rear door.

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Low fuel level

When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel.

Opening the filler cap may result in an
inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.

Fuel tank

Capacity of the tank: approximately 50 litres.

A label on the inside of the filler flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to use according to your
engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.

Refuelling

Open the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to

the left.

Remove the filler cap and hang it on its

carrier (on the filler flap).

Fill the tank. Do not continue past the third

cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.

Refit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to

the right.

Push the filler flap to close it.

Opening

Raise the lever.

When it first comes on,

around 5 litres of fuel

remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer the the
"Checks" section.

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Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.

Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type

filler nozzle.

Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
slowly.

Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.

If you have put in the wrong fuel for

your vehicle, you must have have

the tank drained and refilled with

the correct fuel before you start

the engine.

Fuel supply cut-off

Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that
cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an
impact.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Fuel used for petrol

engines

The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards EN 228 and
EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.

Fuel used for Diesel

engines

The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels available at the pumps which meet
current and future European standards:
- Diesel fuel that meets standard EN 590

mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN 14214,

- Diesel fuel that meets standard EN16734

mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing up
to 10 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester),

- Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets standard

EN15940 mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting standard
EN16709 is possible in your Diesel engines.
However, this use, even occasional, requires
strict application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Only the use of Diesel fuel additives that meet
the standard B715000 is authorised.

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On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the engine compartment view on the
"Diesel engine" section.
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.

Running out of fuel (Diesel)

If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.

HDi 92 engine

Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel.

Open the bonnet.

Squeeze and release the priming pump

repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).

Operate the starter until the engine starts

(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).

If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.

Close the bonnet.

BlueHDi engine

Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel.

Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the

ignition.

Repeat the operation 10 times.

Operate the starter to run the engine.

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AdBlue

additive and SCR system

for BlueHDi Diesel engines

To assure respect for the environment and
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions
standard, without adversely affecting the
performance or fuel consumption of Diesel
engines, CITROËN 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 AdBlue

containing

urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85%
of nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.

The AdBlue

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).

During each scheduled service of your vehicle
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
the AdBlue

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 CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary
top-up carried out.

Once the AdBlue

tank is empty, a

system 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: your
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a CITROËN 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.

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Range indicators

Once the AdBlue

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

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.

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 temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented - (For example
"NO 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 dealer CITROËN or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue

tank topped-up.

You can also top-up the tank yourself.
For more information on topping-up the
AdBlue

additive, refer to the corresponding

section.

The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue

tank is

empty.

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Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue

additive

tank is empty: the system required

by regulations prevents engine starting.

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 temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented - (For example
"NO START IN 180 miles" means "Starting will
be prevented in 180 miles).
When driving, this display appears every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue

tank topped-up.

You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Otherwise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
For more information on topping-up the
AdBlue

additive, refer to the corresponding

section.

To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on
a CITROËN 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
AdBlue

to the additive tank.

For more information on topping-up
the AdBlue

additive, refer to the

corresponding section.

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Starting prevented

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 "NO START IN" and 0 miles or kilometres -
("NO START IN 0 miles" means "Starting
prevented").

To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.

In the event of a fault with the the SCR emissions control system

In the event of the detection

of a fault

The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes 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.

During an authorised driving phase

(between 650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)

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 "NO START IN" and 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").

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.

If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after a self diagnosis test of the SCR
emissions control system.

While driving, this display appears 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.
Otherwise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.

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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.

Topping-up the AdBlue

additive

Precautions in use

Use only AdBlue

additive that meets the

ISO 22241 standard.

The supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies
topping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a US
gallon) bottles from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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
fuel tank.

Never top-up from an AdBlue

dispenser reserved for heavy goods
vehicles.

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.

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 an irritant
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and
throat).

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Recommendations on storage

Procedure

Switch off the ignition and remove the key.

For access to the AdBlue

tank, open the

boot, remove the boot floor and then lift out
the storage box containing the tools.

Unclip the plastic blanking plug.

Insert your fingers into the aperture and

turn the blue cap a 6

of a turn anti-

clockwise.

Carefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.

Never store bottles of AdBlue

in your

vehicle.

Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level surface.
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.

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.

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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.

After emptying the bottle, wipe away any

spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.

Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a

of a turn clockwise, to its stop.

Refit the plastic blanking plug, clipping it in

the orifice.

Return the storage box containing the tools

to its location.

Refit the boot floor and close the boot.

Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue

tank

is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert displays 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.

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12 V compressor, with integral pressure

gauge.

Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.

Speed limit sticker.

Composition of the kit

The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the

temporary repair of

a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.

Temporary puncture repair kit

Access to the kit

The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.

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Repair procedure

Switch off the ignition.

Secure the speed limit sticker inside the

vehicle.

Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

Connect the pipe from the compressor to

the sealant cartridge.

Turn the the sealant cartridge and secure it

in the cut-out provided on the compressor.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.

Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean area.

Connect the hose from the sealant

cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly.

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Check that the compressor switch is at

the "O

" position.

Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

Connect compressor's plug to the vehicle's

12 V socket.

Switch on the ignition.

If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

Take care, the sealant product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the
cartridge.
After use, do not discard the
cartridge by the roadside, take it to
a CITROËN dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Start the compressor by placing the switch

at the "I

" position and leave it running until

the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.

The sealant product is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe
from the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing and stains).

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