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Practical information -> AdBlue? (BlueHDi engines) for Your Peugeot Rifter 4 Door 2003-2017

Practical information  
The AdBlue® is contained in  
a special tank holding about  
17 litres.  
The pressures given on the tyre pressure label  
are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven for  
more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles  
(10 kilometres) at more than 31 mph (50 km/h),  
0.3 bar (30 kPa) should be added to the values  
given on the label.  
Under-inflation increases fuel consumption.  
Non-compliant tyre pressure causes premature  
wear on tyres and has an adverse effect on the  
vehicle's road holding – Risk of an accident!  
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces  
braking efficiency and control of the vehicle's  
steering. Regular inspections of the condition  
of tyres (tread and sides) and rims are  
recommended as well as making sure that  
valves are fitted.  
Only use products recommended by  
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent  
quality and specification.  
In order to optimise the operation of  
components as important as those in the  
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and  
offers very specific products.  
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or  
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the  
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency  
may be reduced. Make light brake  
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.  
An alert system is triggered automatically once  
the reserve level is reached: you can then drive  
for a further 1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the  
tank is empty.  
For more information on the Warning  
and indicator lamps and the associated  
alerts, or the Indicators, refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a system  
required by regulations prevents starting  
of the engine.  
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of  
emissions from your vehicle will no longer  
meet the Euro 6 standard: your 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  
685 miles (1,100 km), a system will be  
triggered automatically to prevent engine  
starting.  
In either case, a range indicator gives you  
the distance you can travel before the  
vehicle is immobilised.  
AdBlue® (BlueHDi engines)  
To respect the environment and ensure  
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without  
adversely affecting the performance or fuel  
consumption of Diesel engines, PEUGEOT  
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles  
with a system that associates SCR (Selective  
Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel particle filter  
(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.  
Using different size wheels and tyres from  
those specified can affect the lifetime of tyres,  
wheel rotation, ground clearance and the  
speedometer reading and have an adverse  
effect on road holding.  
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles  
can cause the ESC to mistime.  
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SCR system  
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains  
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of  
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and  
water, which are harmless to health and the  
environment.  
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Practical information  
If swallowed, immediately rinse the mouth with  
clean water and then drink plenty of water.  
In certain conditions (high temperature, for  
example), the risk of ammonia being released  
cannot be discounted: do not inhale the fluid.  
Ammonia vapour has an irritant effect on  
mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat).  
Freezing of the AdBlue®  
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below  
around -11°C.  
The SCR system includes a heater for the  
AdBlue® tank, allowing you to continue  
driving in very cold conditions.  
Never top up from an AdBlue® dispenser  
reserved for heavy goods vehicles.  
Recommendations on  
storage  
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and  
deteriorates above 25°C. It should be stored in  
a cool place and protected from direct sunlight.  
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept  
for at least a year.  
Supply of AdBlue®  
Keep AdBlue® out of reach of children, in  
its original container or bottle.  
It is recommended that the AdBlue® is  
topped up as soon as the first alert is  
issued indicating that the reserve level has  
been reached.  
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it  
has completely thawed out.  
Procedure  
In order to ensure that the SCR system  
operates correctly:  
Never keep containers or bottles of  
AdBlue® in your vehicle.  
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure  
that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level  
surface.  
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Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the  
ISO 22241 standard.  
Never transfer AdBlue® to another  
container: it would lose its purity.  
Never dilute AdBlue® with water.  
In winter, check that the temperature of the  
vehicle is above -11°C. If not, due to freezing,  
the AdBlue® cannot be poured into the tank.  
Park your vehicle somewhere warmer for a few  
hours before topping up.  
Precautions in use  
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid 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 running water. In  
the event of contact with the eyes, immediately  
rinse 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.  
You can obtain AdBlue® from a PEUGEOT  
dealer or in a qualified workshop.  
In the event of an AdBlue® breakdown,  
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:  
Starting impossible", you must top up with  
at least 5 litres.  
You can also visit a service station  
equipped with AdBlue® pumps specially  
designed for passenger vehicles.  
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Practical information  
F Obtain an AdBlue® container. After first  
checking the use-by date, read the  
instructions on the label carefully before  
pouring the contents of the container into  
your vehicle's AdBlue® tank.  
Never pour AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel  
tank.  
Important: in the event of a top-up after  
a breakdown because of a lack of  
AdBlue, you must 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.  
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are  
any spillages on the side of the body, 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.  
Or  
F Insert the AdBlue® pump nozzle and refill  
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically.  
Switch on the ignition, then wait for  
10 seconds before starting the engine.  
Access to the AdBlue® tank  
A blue cap behind the fuel filler flap indicates  
access to the AdBlue® tank.  
Important:  
To avoid overflowing the AdBlue® tank, it  
is recommended:  
F To do a top-up between 10 and  
13 litres using the AdBlue® bottle.  
Or  
F If filling in a service station, stop after  
the third automatic shut-off of the  
nozzle.  
Read the following procedure carefully to  
be able to top up properly.  
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F After refilling, carry out the same operations  
in reverse order.  
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.  
F With the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler  
flap open, turn the AdBlue® blue filler cap  
anti-clockwise.  
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