Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 485

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Handling AdBlue
AdBlue consists primarily of water (approx.
67.5% water and 32.5% urea). The fluid is
not flammable but should be handled with
care since it can irritate the eyes and skin.
Points to remember when handling
Avoid inhaling vapour as well as contact with
skin and eyes. Preferably use gloves that pre-
vent irritation to sensitive skin when handling
the fluid.
WARNING
Action for first aid:
For inhalation - get fresh air.
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For skin contact - wash the skin with
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soap and water.
For contact with the eyes - rinse imme-
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diately with a lot of water.
For ingestion - rinse the mouth thor-
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oughly. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention if the discomfort
remains or if a large quantity has been
ingested.
Action in the event of a spill
AdBlue spilled on the ground, the car or pain-
ted surfaces must be rinsed thoroughly with
water. Avoid releasing into the drainage sys-
tem.
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Storage
AdBlue must be stored in tightly sealing origi-
nal packaging at a temperature above -11 °C
(12 °F) and below 30 °C (86 °F). The fluid
must not be stored in direct sunlight.
AdBlue freezes at -11 °C (12 °F) but can be
used again when the solution has thawed.
Related information
• Checking and filling with AdBlue
(p. 483)
• Emission control with AdBlue
Checking and filling with
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AdBlue
Check the AdBlue level regularly and top up if
the message for low AdBlue level is shown in
the driver display.
AdBlue consumption depends on driving style,
which is why filling may be necessary
between the normal service intervals. If the
AdBlue tank is allowed to drain completely
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then it will no longer be possible to start the
car.
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(p. 482)
NOTE
Never run the AdBlue tank dry. Fill the tank
in good time before it is empty.
If the tank is run dry, it will not be possible
to start the engine after it is switched off –
not the regular way or using aids.
The only way to be able to restart after
driving the tank empty is to refill AdBlue of
specified quality, with the minimum being
the quantity shown in the driver display.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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