Handling Of Def; Contamination/ Incorrect Def - Mahindra XUV 500 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
water is not available, rinse with tap water and then rinse
with DEF.
• If DEF is spilled over vehicle components and metal surfaces,
rinse with water or use sponge wetted with water. DEF
residues will corrode the components and metal surfaces,
painted body panels.
• DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be added to the diesel
fuel tank. If DEF is mixed with the diesel fuel, engine/fuel
system could get damaged.
• In the event that incorrect fluid is added to the DEF Tank,
contact an authorized M&M dealer to determine the
appropriate repair direction.

11.20 Handling of DEF

• Ensure that DEF does not come into contact with skin, eyes,
or clothing
• Keep DEF out of the reach of children
• If you have come into contact with DEF, clean affected skin
immediately with plenty of water.
• If DEF contacted with eyes, flush with plenty of water
immediately and seek medical help.
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• If DEF is swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of
water, drink plenty of water immediately and seek medical
help.
• Don't store DEF refill containers inside the vehicle. Ammonia
vapors may escape from container which have a pungent
odor and are particularly irritating for skin, mucous
membranes and eyes. Inhaling ammonia vapors may cause
burning eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough and
watering eyes.
• When opening the DEF filler cap, ammonia vapors may
escape. Refill DEF in a well ventilated area only.
• If Diesel Exhaust Fluid is spilled on metal surfaces rinse and
clean immediately with water. Failure to do so may leave
permanent corrosive stains on the metal surfaces which
cannot be removed.

11.21 Contamination/ Incorrect DEF

In the event that incorrect or contaminated fluid is filled inside DEF
Tank, contact an authorized M&M dealer to determine the
appropriate repair direction.
• Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) must comply with ISO 22241-1
standard. There is no other acceptable substitute. Failure to
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