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Important: in the event of a top-up 
after a breakdown because of a lack 
of additive , signalled by the message 
"Top up emissions additive: Starting 
prevented", 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.
Keep AdBlue
® out of the reach of 
children, in its original container.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another 
container: it would loose its purity.
Never dilute the additive with water.
Never pour the additive into the Diesel 
fuel tank.
Never store containers or bottles of 
AdBlue
® in your vehicle.
Recommendations on 
storage
The SCR system includes an AdBlue® 
tank heater that ensures operation of 
the vehicle in normal conditions.
In exceptional situations, such as when 
the vehicle is kept at temperatures 
below -15°C (5°F) for a long period, 
there may be an emission fault alert 
related to freezing of the AdBlue
® 
additive.
Park the vehicle in an area at a more 
moderate temperature for a few hours 
until the additive becomes a liquid 
again.
The emissions warning lamp does not 
go off immediately, but does so after a 
few miles of driving.
Freezing of the AdBlue® 
additive
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C (12.2°F) 
and deteriorates above 25°C (77°F).
It is recommended that containers and 
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 in ambient 
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Practical information