DEF Fill Procedure
• Remove cap from DEF tank (located on drivers side of the vehicle).
• Insert DEF container into DEF tank.
• Reinstall cap onto DEF tank.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
• To avoid DEF spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF tank after filling.
• When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately with water or a mild solvent.
• DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze below 12 degrees F (-11 degrees C). The
DEF system is designed to work in temperatures below the DEF freezing point,
however, if the tank is overfilled and freezes, the system could be damaged.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a
driving range of approximately 200 miles (322 km). If the following warning message
sequence is ignored, your vehicle may be limited to a maximum speed of 5 MPH
(8 km/H) unless DEF is added.
•
DEF Low Refill Soon
— This message will display when the low level is reached,
during vehicle start up, and with increased frequency during vehicle operation. It
will be accompanied by a single chime. Approximately 5 gallons (19 Liters) of DEF
is required to refill the tank when this message is initially displayed. on pickup
applications, and approximately 7 gallons (28 Liters) are required on chassis-cab
applications.
•
Speed Limited to 5 MPH in XXX mi Refill DEF
— This message will continuously
display if the “DEF Low Refill Soon” message is ignored, and the frequency of
occurance of the chime will increase unless up to 2 gallons (7.5 Liters) of DEF is
added to the tank.
•
5 MPH Max Speed on Restart, Long Idle or Refuel Refill DEF
— This message will
continuously display when the counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by
a periodic chime.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Filler Location
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