Adding Reducing Agent Adblue ® (Diesel Only) - Maserati Levante 2019 Owner's Manual

Driving
Adding Reducing Agent
AdBlue ® (Diesel only)
Specifications of Reducing
Agent AdBlue ®
AdBlue ® is a registered
trademark of VDA (Verband der
Automobilindustrie), the German
vehicle manufacturers' association.
Reducing agent AdBlue
the quality requirements of ISO 22241-
1.
CAUTION!
• AdBlue ® is a non-toxic, colourless
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solution of pure synthetic urea and
de-mineralised water. In the event
AdBlue ® becomes contaminated due
to improper handling or storage, it
may lead to the exhaust gas after-
treatment system malfunctioning.
• In its sealed container, AdBlue
a shelf life of at least a year if stored
at temperatures between 30°C (86°F)
and -10°C (14°F) away from direct
sunlight.
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Have the AdBlue tank filled or topped
up by the Service Network.
They have the necessary equipment
and skills to perform this operation
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safely, and avoiding damage to the
vehicle or the environment.
Suitable messages on the TFT display
indicate when the AdBlue
needs filling (see chapter "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls"). You can
check any time the filling status of
the reservoir containing AdBlue
by entering the submenu "Vehicle
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must meet
Info" with the buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel (see
chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
Under severe operating conditions,
sporty use or at temperatures below -
5°C (23°F), it may be necessary to top
up AdBlue
scheduled maintenance services.
Before travelling in countries where
it might be difficult to find AdBlue
check that the reductant level in the
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tank is sufficient to cover the distance
to be travelled. If this is not the case,
top up with AdBlue
have it done by the Service Network.
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CAUTION!
• AdBlue ® freezes at outer
temperatures of approximately
-10°C (14°F) but the vehicle can be
used also at lower temperatures
since it is equipped with an AdBlue
pre-heating system.
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At temperatures below -10°C (14°F),
the AdBlue ® level sensor may no
longer ensure an accurate indication
for the instrument cluster. A message
on the instrument cluster will invite
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to refuel Adblue above -10°C (14°F).
Allow the vehicle to reach regular
operating conditions before checking
level by means of the "AdBlue Level"
function in the VEHICLE INFO menu
(see chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
• If the vehicle remains several hours at
low temperature (below -10°C/14°F),
Adblue ® in the reservoir could freeze
completely. Under these conditions,
it could be impossible to top up
AdBlue ® . Should it be necessary to
top up, it is necessary to top up only
after using the vehicle for a few
hours, or after leaving it parked at a
higher temperature.
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