CITROEN C3 2022 - Diesel fuel additive (Diesel with particle filter)

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Practical information
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 qualied workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specication.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and o󰀨ers
very specic 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
tted with a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specications.
Its replacement should be carried out only by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualied workshop.
Passenger compartment
lter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment lter
can adversely a󰀨ect air conditioning
system performance and generate
undesirable odours.
Air lter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary.
Oil lter
Change the oil lter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Particle lter (Diesel)
The start of clogging of the particle lter is
indicated by the temporary lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an alert
message.
As soon as tra󰀩c conditions allow, regenerate
the lter by driving at a speed of at least 37 mph
(60 km/h), with an engine speed above 2,500
rpm, for about 15 minutes (until the warning lamp
goes out).
If it is not possible to reach 37 mph (60 km/h),
leave the engine running at idle for about 15
minutes, then drive with an engine speed above
2,500 rpm for 15 minutes.
Do not switch o󰀨 the engine until the lter
is fully regenerated; repeated intervals
can degrade the engine oil prematurely.
Regenerating the lter while the vehicle is
stationary is not recommended.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice
water vapour coming from the exhaust while
accelerating. These emissions have no
impact on the vehicle’s behaviour and the
environment.
New vehicle
During the rst few particle lter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.