2015 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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AdBlue® additive and SCR system
for BlueHDi Diesel engines
to assure respect for the environment and
conformity with the new
eu ro 6 emissions
standard, without adversely affecting the
per formance or fuel consumption of Diesel
engines, P
e

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Ot
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.
th
e 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 P
e

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Ot
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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary
top-up carried out. Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a
s
ystem 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
e
u
ro 6 standard: you
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a P
e

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Ot

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
When switching on the ignition, an indicator
gives an estimate of the distance that can
be travelled with your vehicle before engine
starting is automatically prevented, once the
vehicle starts using the reserve of AdBlue
® or
after a fault is detected with the SCR system.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range is the one
displayed.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
the engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Remaining range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km )
Pressing this button will display the remaining
range.
F
t
hen
select "Diagnostic ".
Above 3 000 miles (5 000 km), the value is not
specified. When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
th

e range at that moment is then displayed.
You can access this information in the touch
screen, if your vehicle has one.
F

Sel
ect the "Driving assistance "
menu.
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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 display of a
message (e.g.: "
to

p up emissions additive:
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
150 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has
been topped-up.
go t

o a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "
to

pping-up" section.
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, the SeR VICe
warning lamp comes on and the uReA w arning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "
to

p
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in
350 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
go t

o a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "
to

pping-up" section.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
When switching on the ignition, the SeR VICe
warning lamp comes on and the uReA w arning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message "
to

p up
emissions additive: Starting prevented".
th

e AdBlue
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
to b

e able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on a
P
e

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Ot
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 tank.
Refer to the "to pping-up" section.
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In the event of a fault with the the SCR emissions control system
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 P
e

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Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
In the event of the detection of a fault
th

e u
ReA
, S
eR
VIC
e
and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message "
em

issions
fault" to signal a fault with the emissions control
system.
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 S
eR

VIC
e
and engine diagnostic
warning lamps come on and the
u
ReA
w

arning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g.: "
em

issions fault: Starting prevented in
150


miles") indicating the remaining range
express in miles or kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
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Starting prevented
ev
ery time the ignition is switched on, the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d engine diagnostic warning
lamps come on and the
u
ReA w
arning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of the message "
em

issions fault:
Starting prevented".
You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
to b

e able to start the engine, you must call on
a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop. Freezing of the AdBlue® additive
th

e AdBlue
® additive freezes at
temperatures below around -11°C.
th

e SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to
continue driving in very cold conditions.
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Topping-up the AdBlue® additive
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation
included in every routine service on your
vehicle by a P
e

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Ot
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 P
e

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Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you envisage topping-up yourself, please
read the following warnings carefully.Precautions in use
Keep AdBlue® out of the reach of
children, in its original bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another
container: it would loose its purity.
us
e only AdBlue
® additive that meets the
ISO 22241 standard.
Never dilute the additive with water.
Never pour the additive into the Diesel
fuel tank.
th

e supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies
toping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a
u
S
g

allon) bottles from a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never top-up from an AdBlue
®
dispenser reserved for heavy goods
vehicles.
th

e AdBlue
® additive is an urea-based
solution.
th
is 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 en irritant
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and
throat).
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Recommendations on storage
Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
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.
und

er these conditions, the additive can be
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, can be used once it
has completely thawed out.
Procedure
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
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

S

witch off the ignition and remove the
key, or if your vehicle has one, press
the S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P button to switch off
the


engine. F

F
or access to the AdBlue
® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
F

W

ithout pressing, turn the black cap a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F
t
u

rn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
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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.
Important
: if your vehicle's
AdBlue
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine, you must add at
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles). F

A
fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
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.
F
R
efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing.
e
n
sure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate. Important: when topping
-up after
running out of additive , signalled
by the message "
to
p up emissions
additive: Starting prevented", you
must wait for about 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the key
into the ignition switch, or placing
the key of the "Keyless Entr y and
Star ting" system inside the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10 seconds before starting the engine.
F

O

btain 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.
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