Kia Carnival Manual page 798

Maintenance
Urea solution purity (if equipped)
The following situations may
damage the DPF system.
- Fuels or any unauthorised liq -
uids 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 solu -
tion. When any unauthorised urea
solution is added to the urea solu -
tion tank, have your vehicle
inspected by a professional work -
shop. Kia recommends to contact
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
When any unauthorised impuri -
ties enter the urea solution tank,
it may lead to the following prob -
lems.
- Increased emission
- Malfunction with the DPF sys -
tem
- Engine failure
Never add any used urea solution,
which is drained from the urea solu -
tion tank (i.e. whilst maintaining the
vehicle). Its purity cannot be guar -
anteed. Always add new urea solu -
tion.
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Liquid such as diesel, petrol and
alcohol shall never be used for
Specification SCR system. Any fluid other
of the stan - than recommended urea solu -
dard urea tion (conform to ISO22241 or
solution DIN70070) can damage SCR
system hardware and deterio -
rate vehicle emission.
WARNING
When opening the urea solution
tank cap at high outside tempera -
tures, 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 neces -
sary, consult a doctor.
When handling with urea solution
in closed space, ensure good ven -
tilation. When the bottle of urea
solution container is opened, pun -
gent smelling fumes may escape.
Keep urea solution out of reach of
children.
Emission control system