CITROEN DS3 Handbook page 199

Recommendations on storage
AdBlue freezes at about -11°C and
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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.
Never store bottles of AdBlue
your vehicle.
Procedure
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, by freezing, the AdBlue
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.
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
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in
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F For access to the AdBlue
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
F Without pressing, turn the black cap a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F Turn the blue cap a 6
clockwise.
F Lift off the cap.
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Practical information
tank, raise the
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of a turn anti-
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