Operation Manual

Checks
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Never store bottles of AdBlue
®
in your
vehicle.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue
®
freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.
Procedure
Before topping-up, 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
®
may be frozen and
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top-up to be carried out.
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
F For access to the AdBlue
®
tank, fold the left
hand concertina boot floor and, on 7-seat
versions, unfold the left hand seat in the
third row.
F Lift the cut-out in the boot carpet.
F Unclip the black plastic blanking plug using
a lever.
F Insert your fingers into the aperture and
turn the blue cap a 6
th
of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F Carefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.