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AdBlue ®
additive
Topping up the AdBlue ®
additive
If the AdBlue ®
additive is spilt outside
of the tank, wash the spillage using
cold water to avoid crystallisation of the
product and damage to surrounding
materials.
If the AdBlue
®
additive has already
formed crystals, wipe them of with a
sponge and hot water.
As soon as the "UREA" warning lamp comes on,
you must fill or top up the additive tank as soon
as possible.
For filling of the AdBlue
®
tank, it is recommended
that you contact a franchised dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This refilling operation forms part of the routine
ser vicing of your vehicle (refer to the ser vicing
booklet).
If the AdBlue
®
additive is completely used up
("starting prevented" or "No start on 0 km"
message), you will not be able to restart the
vehicle.
To allow starting, you can top-up yourself,
adding at least 3.8 litres of the AdBlue
® additive
(equivalent to around 3 000 miles (5 000 km) of
range for the AdBlue
® additive) before making an
appointment with a dealer as soon as possible to
have the AdBlue
® tank filled. If you have to top-up yourself, ensure that the
vehicle is on a flat and level sur face (not over a
kerb or on a slope, ...) so as to ensure correct
filling.
Do not fill the tank when the ambient temperature
is below -10°C.
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If necessary, use the
screwdriver end of the
towing eye, located in the
boot.
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Remove the ignition key, or if your vehicle
has one, press the START/STOP button to
switch off the engine.
)
Lift the boot carpet then the cover or spare
wheel for access to the tank filler cap.
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Unscrew and remove the black cap.
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Unscrew and remove the 2nd cap (blue).
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Remove the cap from the AdBlue
®
additive
container
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To top-up, follow the instructions on the
container.
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Wipe any splashes of the AdBlue
®
additive
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Once you have finished topping-up, refit the
blue and then the black cap.
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Wait for around 5 minutes without doing
anything on the vehicle (opening a door,
radio, …) before switching on the ignition.
9Practical information
Never store bottles of AdBlue ® in your ® in your ®
vehicle.
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. Otherwise, by freezing, the AdBlue ® cannot ® 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
Press the START/STOP button to switch off the engine. Raise the boot floor for access to the AdBlue ® tank. Use an object, such as a ® tank. Use an object, such as a ®
bag, to keep the left part up.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue ® freezes at about -11°C and ® 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. Additive that has been frozen can be used once it has thawed out.
