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CLEANING DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)
* Contact your dealer
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If the “DEF” tank cap is opened at high temperatures, ammonia vapours may escape. Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are particularly irritating to
- the skin
- the mucous membranes
- the eyes
The presence of such vapours can result in burning eyes, nose, and oral cavities, as well as coughing and tearing.
Avoid inhaling ammonia vapours.
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“DEF” must not come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
- If the “DEF” comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse affected areas with clean water immediately.
- If the “DEF” is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth out with a lot of clean water and drink plenty of water.
- Change clothing that is soiled with “DEF” immediately.
- If allergic reactions occur, consult a doctor immediately.
Keep the “DEF” out of the reach of children.
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The “DEF” lines and all connected components are pressurised during operation and could be hot, even after the engine has been switched off. There is a risk of burns.
When opening the pressurised system, there is a risk of scalding due to hot “DEF” spraying out.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the engine before starting to work on the exhaust gas after-treatment system.
- Open line connections and caps on system components slowly. Cover the area that you are disconnecting with a cloth.
- Wear suitable protective gloves, protective clothing and safety goggles.
If the “DEF” gets into the coolant circuit (even minute amounts), thermostats and temperature sensors will be damaged.
- Always keep the “DEF” completely separate from other service products.
- Do not use the same containers and fluid collecting pans for the “DEF” and other service products.
- Do not continue to use service products that contain traces of “DEF”.
Individual components of the SCR system react very sensitively to even the slightest trace of impurities in the “DEF”.
- Only use containers and fluid collecting pans that are clean and suitable for the “DEF”.
- Do not continue to use “DEF” which contains traces of impurities.
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Fire fighting measures
The “DEF” is not flammable. In the event of a fire, NH3 (ammonia) may be released.
This may result in a risk of poisoning. Measures to extinguish a fire must therefore be adapted to suit the surroundings.
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Environmental note
Disposal of the “DEF”:
- Even a small amount of spilled "DEF" can be an issue. The product is easily biodegradable and can be disposed of in the sewage system without issues by using a lot of
water.
- Packaging that is contaminated with “DEF” residue must be treated in the same way as the “DEF”.
- Packaging that is contaminated with “DEF” residue must be treated in the same way as the “DEF”. Packaging should be emptied as thoroughly as possible, cleaned
appropriately and then reused.