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AdBlue^®additive and SCR system

for Blue HDi Diesel engines

To assure respect for the environment and

conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions

standard, without adversely affecting the

performance or fuel consumption of Diesel

engines, PEUGEOT has taken the decision to

equip its vehicles with an effective system that

associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

with a particle emissions filter (PEF) for the

treatment of exhaust gases.

The AdBlue^®additive is held in a special

Once the AdBlue^®tank is empty, a

system required by regulations prevents

starting of the engine.

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).

If the SCR is faulty, the level of

emissions from your vehicle will longer

meet the Euro 6 standard: you vehicle

becomes polluting.

In the event of a confirmed fault

with the SCR system, you must go

to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible: after a

running distance of 650 miles

During each scheduled service of your vehicle

by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,

the AdBlue^®additive tank is refilled in order to

allow normal operation of the SCR system.

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.

(1 100 km), a system will be triggered

automatically to prevent engine starting.

If the estimated mileage between two services

is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we

recommend that you go to a dealer to have the

necessary top-up carried out.

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Range indicators

In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue^®

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.

The engine start prevention system

required by regulations is activated

automatically once the AdBlue^®tank is

empty.

Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)

When the ignition is switched on, no

information on range is displayed automatically

in the instrument panel.

Pressing this button displays the driving range

temporarily.

Above 3 000 miles (5 000 km), the value is not

specified.

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Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)

Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)

Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue^®additive

When switching on the ignition, the

UREA warning lamp comes on, accompanied

by an audible signal and the display of a

message (e.g.: "Top up emissions additive:

Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating

the remaining range expressed in miles or

kilometres.

When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE

warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning

lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible

signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top

up emissions additive: Starting prevented in

350 miles") indicating the remaining range

expressed in miles or kilometres.

When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE

warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning

lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible

signal and the display of the message "Top up

emissions additive: Starting prevented".

The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the system required

by regulations prevents engine starting.

When driving, the message is displayed every

150 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has

been topped-up.

When driving, the message is displayed every

30 seconds until the additive tank has been

topped-up.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the AdBlue^®tank topped-up.

You can also top-up the tank yourself.

Refer to the "Topping-up" section.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the AdBlue^®tank topped-up.

You can also top-up the tank yourself.

Refer to the "Topping-up" section.

If you fail to do this, there is a risk that you will

not be able to start your engine.

To be able to start the engine,

we recommend that you call on a

PEUGEOT 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.

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Refer to the "Topping-up" section.

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In the event of the detection of a fault

During an authorised driving phase (between

650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)

In the event of a fault with 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop as soon as possible.

When switching on the ignition, the UREA,

SERVICE and diagnostic warning lamps comes

on, accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message "Emissions fault" to signal

a fault with the emissions control system.

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), when switching on the ignition, the

SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning lamps

come on and the UREA warning lamp flashes,

accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message (e.g.: "Emissions 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.

If it is a temporary fault, the alert

disappears once the exhaust gas

emissions return to normal.

You should go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop as soon as possible.

If you fail to do this, there is a risk that you will

not be able to start your engine.

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Starting prevented

Freezing of the AdBlue^®

additive

The AdBlue^®additive freezes at

temperatures below around -11°C.

The SCR system includes a heater for

the AdBlue^®tank.

In exceptional circumstances (vehicle

kept for a long period at temperatures

that are constantly below -15°C), an

emissions control system fault alert may

be related to freezing of the AdBlue^®in

your vehicle.

Park your vehicle in a warmer area for

a few hours until the additive becomes

liquid again.

Every time the ignition is switched on, the

SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning

lamps come on and the UREA warning lamp

flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and

the display of the message "Emissions fault:

Starting prevented".

The emissions alert does not go off

immediately, it will occur after several

mile of running.

You have exceeded the authorised

driving limit: the starting prevention

system inhibits engine starting.

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To be able to start the engine, you must call on

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

If you envisage topping-up yourself, please

read the following warnings carefully.

Precautions in use

The AdBlue^®additive is an urea-based

solution. This 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.

Use only AdBlue^®additive that meets the

ISO 22241 standard.

Never dilute the additive with water.

Never pour the additive into the Diesel

fuel tank.

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).

The supply in non-drip bottles simplifies toping-

up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half US gallon)

bottles from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Keep AdBlue^®out of the reach of

children, in its original bottle.

Never transfer AdBlue^®to another

container: it would loose its purity.

Never top-up from an AdBlue^®

dispenser reserved for heavy goods

vehicles.

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Recommendations on storage

Procedure

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.

Under these conditions, the additive can be

kept for at least a year.

Before topping-up, 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, 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.

Additive that has been frozen can be used once

it has thawed out.

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Switch off the ignition and remove the key.

Never store bottles of AdBlue^®in your

vehicle.

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For access to the AdBlue^®tank, fold the left

hand concertina boot floor and, on 7-seat

versions, unfold the left hand seat in the

third row.

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Lift the cut-out in the boot carpet.

Unclip the black plastic blanking plug using

a lever.

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Insert your fingers into the aperture and

turn the blue cap a 6^thof a turn anti-

clockwise.

Carefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.

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After emptying the bottle, wipe away any

spillage around the tank filler using a damp

cloth.

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.

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.

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Obtain 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.

Switch on the ignition, then, after

10 seconds, start the engine.

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Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a

6^thof a turn clockwise, to its stop.

Refit the black plastic blanking plug,

clipping it in place.

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 - which 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).

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Lower the cut-out in the boot carpet.

Unfold and reposition the concertina floor.

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