PEUGEOT BOXER Handbook page 117

Freezing of the AdBlue
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AdBlue freezes at temperatures below
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around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the
AdBlue tank, allowing you to continue driving
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in very cold conditions.
Supply of AdBlue
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It is recommended that the AdBlue
up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating
that the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation of the SCR
system:
– Use only AdBlue fluid that meets the ISO
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22241 standard.
– Never transfer AdBlue to another container
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as it would lose its purity.
– Never dilute AdBlue with water.
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It is possible to obtain AdBlue from a PEUGEOT
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can also visit a service station
equipped with AdBlue pumps specially
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designed for passenger vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates
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above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for
at least a year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has
completely thawed out at room temperature.
Never store AdBlue
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue is a urea-based solution. This fluid is
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non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when
be topped
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kept in a cool place).
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. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue
children, in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11 °C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
containers in your
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into its tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried
out.
out of the reach of
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► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch to switch off the engine.
Practical information
may be frozen and so cannot be poured
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Never put the AdBlue into the Diesel
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fuel tank.
If any AdBlue is splashed, or if there are
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any spillages on the bodywork, 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.
Important: in the event of a top-up after
an AdBlue breakdown, you must wait
about 5 minutes before switching on the
ignition, without opening the driver's door,
unlocking the vehicle or bringing the
electronic key into the passenger
compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10
seconds before starting the engine.
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