Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual page 695

Maintenance
Ni steel, Polypropylene and
Polyethylene
Urea solution purity
• The following situations may
damage the DPF system.
- Fuels or any unauthorised liquids
are added into the urea solution
tank.
- Additives are mixed with urea
solution.
- Water is added to dilute the urea
solution.
• Use only the ISO 22241- or
DIN70070-specified urea solution.
When any unauthorised urea
solution is added to the urea
solution tank, have your vehicle
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
contact an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
• When any unauthorised impurities
enter the urea solution tank,
it may lead to the following
problems.
- Increased emission
- Malfunction with the DPF
system
- Engine failure
Never add any used urea solution,
which is drained from the urea
solution tank (i.e. whilst maintaining
the vehicle). Its purity cannot be
guaranteed. Always add new urea
solution.
Liquid such as diesel, petrol
and alcohol shall never be used
Specific-
for SCR system. Any fluid
ation
other than recommended urea
of the
tandard
solution (conform to ISO22241
urea
or DIN70070) can damage
solution
SCR system hardware and
deteriorate vehicle emission.
WARNING
• When opening the urea solution
tank cap at high outside
temperatures, ammonia vapours
may escape. Ammonia vapours
have a pungent smell and
primarily cause irritation of the:
- Skin
- Mucous membranes
- Eyes
You may experience a burning
sensation in your eyes, nose and
throat, as well as coughing and
watering of the eyes. Do not
inhale ammonia vapours. Do not
allow urea solution to come in
direct contact with your skin. It is
hazardous to your health. Wash
any affected areas off with plenty
of clean water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
• When handling with urea solution
in closed space, ensure good
ventilation. When the bottle of
urea solution container is opened,
pungent smelling fumes may
escape.
• Keep urea solution out of reach of
children.
Emission control system
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