Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page: 169 / 322

167
will remain on for longer. This will not
compromise engine operation;
if the AdBlue
®
was topped up when
the tank was empty, see the “Refueling ”
chapter in the “Technical Data” section
and wait for 2 minutes before starting
the engine.
WARNING If AdBlue
®
is spilled out of
the filler neck, clean up well the area
and proceed to filling up again. If the
liquid crystallizes, eliminate it with a
sponge and warm water.
ATTENTION
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
LEVEL: this could cause damage to
the reservoir. AdBlue
®
freezes at under
-11
°
C. Although the system is designed
to operate below the freezing point of the
AdBlue
®
, it is advisable not to fill the
tank beyond the maximum level because
if the AdBlue
®
freezes the system can be
damaged. Comply with the instructions
provided in this section.
If the AdBlue
®
is spilled on painted
surfaces or aluminum, immediately clean
the area with water and use absorbent
material to collect the fluid that has been
spilled on the ground.
Do not try to start the engine if the
AdBlue
®
was accidentally added to the
Diesel fuel tank, this can result in serious
engine damage, contact a Jeep Dealership.
Do not add additives or other fluids
to AdBlue
®
, doing so could damage the
system.
The use of non-conforming or degraded
AdBlue
®
may lead to indications appearing
on the instrument panel display (see
“Indicator lights and messages" chapter
in the “Knowing the instrument panel”
section).
Never pour AdBlue
®
into another
container: it could be contaminated.
In case of damage to the sewage system
of exhaust gas resulting from the use of
additives / tap water, the introduction of
diesel fuel, or at least by not fulfilling the
requirements, the warranty expires.
If the AdBlue
®
runs out, see the
"Indicator lights and messages" chapter in
the "Knowing the instrument panel” section
to continue using the car normally.
The AdBlue
®
level is not updated if the
car is parked on a sloping road.
The consumption of AdBlue
®
emissions
additive depends on the conditions of use
of the car and is indicated by means of
the symbol and a specific message on the
instrument panel display.
AdBlue
®
storage
AdBlue
®
is considered a very stable
product with a long shelf life. Stored at
temperatures LOWER than 32
°
C, it has a
shelf life of at least one year.
Follow the instructions on the label of
the container.
80)
271)
Fuels - identification of vehicle
compatibility. Graphic symbol
for consumer information in
accordance with EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognizing the correct fuel type to be
used on your car.
Before proceeding with refueling, check
the symbols inside the fuel filler flap
(where provided) and compare them with
the symbols shown on the fuel pump
(where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5 : Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228 .
E10 : Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228 .
Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7 : Diesel containing up to 7% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with EN590 .