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If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth with clean water and then drink plenty of water.In certain conditions (high temperature, for example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia vapours have an irritant effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
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Store AdBlue® out of the reach of children, in
its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, 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 the AdBlue® may be frozen and so cannot be poured into its tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried out.
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Never put the AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel tank.
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If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are any spillages on the bodywork, rinse immediately with cold water or wipe with a damp cloth.If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a sponge and hot water.
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Important: in the event of a top-up after a breakdown because of a lack of AdBlue, it is essential to wait around 5 minutes before switching on the ignition, without opening the driver’s door, unlocking the vehicle, introducing the key into the ignition switch, or introducing the key of the “Keyless Entry and Starting ” system into the passenger compartment.Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10 seconds before starting the engine.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch to switch off the engine.or► With Keyless Entry and Starting, press the "START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.
► With the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler flap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-clockwise and remove it.► With a container of AdBlue®: after checking the expiry date, read carefully the instructions on the label before pouring the contents of the container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.► With an AdBlue® pump: introduce the nozzle and fill the tank until the automatic cut-off of the nozzle.
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In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:– Add between 10 and 13 litres using AdBlue® containers.– Stop after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-out, if you are refilling at a service station.
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If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty – which is confirmed by the “Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible” message – it is essential to add at least 5 litres.
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After refilling
► Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it clockwise, as far as it will go.► Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not dispose of AdBlue® bottles or containers in the household waste.Place them in a container reserved for this purpose or take them back to where you purchased them.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash, or being transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake.
With a manual gearbox and
electric parking brake /
Release procedure
► With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the neutral position.
► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition again.► While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the parking brake.► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox
and electric parking brake /
Release procedure
► With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, set the gear selector to N.► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.
► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition again.► While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the parking brake.► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine.
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Keyless Entry and StartingYou must not depress the brake pedal while switching the ignition on or off. If you do, the engine will start, requiring you to restart the procedure.
Advice on care and
maintenance
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging your vehicle.
Exterior
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Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment, due to the risk of damaging electrical components.Do not wash the vehicle in strong sunshine or extremely cold conditions.