Range Rover Evoque - DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)

Using an incorrect specification of
fuel will cause serious damage to
the engine and/or the exhaust after
treatment system, which may not
be covered by the vehicle's
warranty. If in doubt, contact a
Retailer/Authorised Repairer for
advice.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
In order to comply with exhaust emissions
requirements, some vehicles with diesel
engines are fitted with a reservoir
containing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). In
some markets, DEF is known as AdBlue,
AUS 32 and ARLA 32.
Note: It is a legal requirement that the
DEF system is used correctly, as detailed
in this handbook. It may be a criminal
offence to run the vehicle when it is not
consuming the correct specification of
DEF.
DEF consumption can vary greatly
dependent on driving style and
conditions, but the average rate of
consumption is approximately 1 litre for
every 1 600 kilometres.
The distance until the next DEF refill, can
be viewed in the Message centre via the
Instrument panel menus. See 49,
INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU.
Note: When the DEF level becomes low,
an appropriate message will be displayed
in the Message centre. It is recommended
to contact a Retailer/Authorised Repairer
to arrange a DEF refill, at the earliest
opportunity.
The Message centre will display a distance
countdown, when the DEF level becomes
too low. The DEF should be topped up
before the distance range falls to zero.
Failure to do so, will result in the vehicle
failing to start.
DEF can be added to the reservoir by
using the top up procedure; however, a
full system refill is still recommended at
the earliest opportunity.
Two standard sized non-drip refill bottles,
each containing 1.89 litres of fluid, is the
minimum amount required to restart the
engine. Refill bottles are available from a
Retailer/Authorised Repairer.
When refilling, make sure that the
correct specification of DEF is used.
See 264, LUBRICANTS AND
FLUIDS. Use of incorrect fluid could
result in serious damage to the
vehicle. Do not start the engine.
Contact a Retailer/Authorised
Repairer immediately.
Do not use DEF dispensing nozzles
as used for commercial vehicles.
The system is not designed to be
filled under the pressure and
flow-rate that such pumps dispense
at, therefore, damage could occur.
DEF can smell unpleasant and stain
clothing or upholstery. Take care
not to spill the fluid when
performing a top up procedure. In
the event of spillage, rinse
immediately with clean water.
Read the label for safety
precautions, when using DEF.
DEF must be kept out of the
reach of children.
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Fuel and refuelling
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