STARTING AND DRIVING
Handling AdBlue®16
AdBlue is mostly made up of water (approx.
67.5% water and 32.5% urea). This fluid is not
flammable, but it should be handled with care as
it may irritate the eyes and skin.
amounts of water. Do not allow the fluid to
escape into drains.
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IMPORTANT
AdBlue is required for the function of the
SCR system and legal emissions compliance.
It is illegal to modify or manipulate the AdBlue
supply system in any way so that no AdBlue
reagent is consumed when it is required for
legal exhaust emissions compliance. Any
such tampering may be a criminal offence
which may lead to legal prosecution actions.
Storage
AdBlue must be stored in tightly closed original
packaging at a temperature above –11 °C
(12 °F) and below 30 °C (86 °F). The fluid must
not be stored in direct sunlight.
To bear in mind when handling
Avoid inhaling vapours, and contact with the eyes
and skin. Ideally, wear gloves to prevent irritation
of sensitive skin when handling the fluid.
AdBlue freezes at –11 °C (12 °F) but can be
used again when the solution has thawed.
It is not permitted to operate the car with an
empty AdBlue tank, since it will no longer be
compliant with the legal requirements for
exhaust emissions. Therefore, the car is
equipped with a warning system to inform
when AdBlue refilling is required. When the
fill level in the AdBlue tank is getting low,
warnings are displayed to inform that AdBlue
refilling is required.
WARNING
Related information
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Emission control with AdBlue® (p. 303)
Action for first aid:
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AdBlue® – checking and topping up (p. 305)
For inhalation - get fresh air.
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For skin contact - wash the skin with
soap and water.
For contact with the eyes - rinse immedi-
ately with a lot of water.
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For ingestion - rinse the mouth thor-
oughly. Do not induce vomiting.
Related information
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Handling AdBlue® (p. 304)
Seek medical attention if the discomfort
remains or if a large quantity has been inges-
ted.
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AdBlue® – checking and topping up (p. 305)
What to do in the event of spillage
Any AdBlue spilt on the ground, the car or pain-
ted surfaces must be flushed with copious
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