Ford RANGER 2016 - Page 132

Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)Tank in Cold Climates
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue
®
)may freeze
if the ambient temperature is below -11°C
(12°F). Your vehicle has a preheating
system which allows Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)to operate below -11°C (12°F). If
you do not use your vehicle for an extended
period when the ambient temperature is
below -11°C (12°F), the fluid in the tank
may freeze. If the tank is overfilled and the
fluid freezes it may damage the tank. This
is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Inoperative Selective Catalytic
Reduction System, Poor Quality or
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (AdBlue
®
)
E211760
If the system becomes
contaminated or inoperative, the
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)warning lamp will illuminate and
a message will appear in the information
display. See Information Displays (page
72).
Note: To service a contaminated or
inoperative system, see an authorized
dealer.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)Guidelines
• Do not put Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)in the vehicle fuel tank.
• Do not overfill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)tank.
• Do not dilute Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)with water or any other
liquid.
• Do not re-use a Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)container.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• Store at temperatures between -5°C
(23°F) and 20°C (68°F).
• Do not store a Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)container in your vehicle.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue
®
)is
non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless
and water-soluble.
• Do not dilute Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
) with water or any other
liquid.
• An ammonia odor may be smelled
when the cap is removed or during
refill. Refill Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
) in a well ventilated area.
Typical Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
)Usage
The charts below illustrate approximate
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue
®
)usage for
the given distances traveled under various
driving conditions and when using the
power take off. Your usage may vary
depending on: driving style, trailer towing,
loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time.
Steady Highway
Driving
Normal DrivingTrailer towing /
aggressive or city
driving
Driving style
14,000–18,000 km
(8,699–11,185 mi)
10,000–14,000 km
(6,214–8,699 mi)
3,000–10,000 km
(1,864–6,214 mi)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue
®
) usage
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Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 02-05-2016 Vehicles Built Up To: 04-09-2016, EB3B-19G219-AKC enGBR, First Printing
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