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Refilling / Topping-up the
AdBlue®
Precautions to take
Use only a dBlue® that meets the
ISO
22241 standard.
The
a
dBlue
® fluid is an urea-based
solution.
This fluid is non-flammable, colourless
and odourless.
To be kept in a cool area.
Containers (5 or 10 litres) and
bottles (1.89 litres) of AdBlue
®
Please check the use-by date.
Read the instructions on the label.
Ensure that you have a suitable
filler pipe, which may or may not be
supplied with the container.
Filling
In the event of an overflow, wipe
around the filler mouth using a
damp cloth.
If any
a dBlue
® fluid is split or
splashed on to you, wash immediately
with cold water or wipe yourself with a
clean damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
Ensure that the vehicle is parked on a
flat and level surface.
Pour the contents of the container /
bottle into the dedicated tank.
After filling the AdBlue
® tank, observe
the following procedure:
-
Switch on the ignition without
starting.
-
W
ait 10 seconds before starting the
engine.
Never dispose of empty AdBlue
®
containers and bottles in the
household waste.
Place them in a special container
provided this purpose or take them to
your dealer.
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keep adBlue® out of the reach of
children, in its original container.
n
ever transfer a dBlue
® to another
container: it would loose its purity.
Never dilute the fluid with water.
Never pour the fluid into the Diesel fuel
tank.
Recommendations on storage
never store containers or bottles of a dBlue® in your vehicle.
Freezing of the AdBlue
®
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 fluid can
be kept for at least a year
.
a
dditive that has been frozen can be
used once it has thawed out in ambient
air. The SCR system includes an
a
dBlue
® 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
a
dBlue
® additive.
Park the vehicle in an area at a more
moderate temperature for a few hours
until the
a dBlue
® becomes a fluid
again.
The emissions warning lamp does not
go off immediately, but does so after a
few miles of driving.
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