Practical information -> AdBlue? (BlueHDi) for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

Practical information  
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)  
less than 1.6 mm; it is imperative to replace the  
tyres.  
An alert system is triggered once the reserve  
level is reached: it is then possible to drive for a  
further 1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the tank is  
empty and the vehicle blocked.  
Using different size wheels and tyres from those  
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel  
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer  
reading and have an adverse effect on road  
holding.  
For more information on the Warning  
and indicator lamps and the associated  
alerts, or the Indicators, please refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles  
can cause the ESC to mistime.  
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a  
system required by legislation prevents  
starting of the engine.  
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of  
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet  
the Euro 6 standard: the vehicle becomes  
polluting.  
In the event of a confirmed SCR system  
malfunction, it is essential to visit a  
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
After 680 miles (1,100 km), a device is  
automatically activated to prevent the engine  
from starting.  
In both cases, a range indicator indicates  
the distance that can be travelled before the  
vehicle is stopped.  
Shock absorbers  
It is not easy for drivers to detect when  
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,  
the shock absorbers have a major impact on  
road-holding and braking performance.  
For your safety and driving comfort, it is  
important to have them regularly checked by a  
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
To respect the environment and ensure  
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without  
adversely affecting the performance or fuel  
consumption of its Diesel engines, PEUGEOT  
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles  
with a system that associates SCR (Selective  
Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter  
(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.  
Timing and accessory kits  
Timing and accessory kits are used from  
the time the engine is started until it is  
switched off. It is normal for them to wear over  
time.  
SCR System SCR  
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains  
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of  
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and  
water, which are harmless to health and the  
environment.  
A faulty timing or accessory kit can damage  
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the  
recommended replacement frequency, stated in  
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is  
reached first.  
The AdBlue® is contained in a special  
tank holding about 15 litres.  
Its capacity allows a driving range of  
approximately 5,600 miles (9,000 km), which  
may vary considerably depending on your  
driving style.  
Freezing of the AdBlue®  
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below  
around -11°C.  
The SCR system includes a heater for the  
AdBlue® tank, allowing you to continue driving  
in very cold conditions.  
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immediately with cold water or wipe with a  
damp cloth.  
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a  
sponge and hot water.  
Supply of AdBlue®  
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the  
affected area with soap and running water. In the  
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse  
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an  
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek  
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning  
sensation or irritation.  
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth  
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.  
In certain conditions (high temperature, for  
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot  
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia  
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous  
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).  
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It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped  
up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating  
that the reserve level has been reached.  
In order to ensure that the SCR system  
operates correctly:  
– Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the ISO  
22241 standard.  
– Never transfer AdBlue® to another  
container: it would lose its purity.  
– Never dilute AdBlue® with water.  
Important: in the event of a top-up after  
a breakdown because of a lack of  
AdBlue, it is essential to wait around 5  
minutes before switching on the ignition,  
without opening the driver’s door,  
unlocking the vehicle, introducing the key  
into the ignition switch, or introducing the  
key of the “Keyless Entry and Starting”  
system into the passenger compartment.  
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10  
seconds before starting the engine.  
AdBlue® can be obtained from a PEUGEOT  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of  
children, in its original container.  
Storage recommendations  
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates  
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a  
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.  
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for  
at least a year.  
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key  
from the switch to switch off the engine.  
or  
► With Keyless Entry and Starting, press the  
"START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.  
Procedure  
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that  
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.  
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature  
of the vehicle is above -11 °C. Otherwise the  
AdBlue® may be frozen and so cannot be poured  
into its tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area  
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried  
out.  
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has  
completely thawed out in the ambient air.  
Never store AdBlue® containers in your  
vehicle.  
Never put the AdBlue® into the Diesel  
fuel tank.  
Precautions for use  
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is  
non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when  
kept in a cool place).  
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are  
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse  
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► Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank a 6th of  
a turn anti-clockwise and remove it.  
Release procedure  
With manual or EAT6  
automatic gearbox and  
electric parking brake  
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► With the vehicle stationary and the engine  
running, select mode N and switch off the  
ignition.  
► With a container of AdBlue®: after checking  
the expiry date, read the instructions on the  
label carefully before pouring the contents of the  
container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.  
► With an AdBlue® pump: introduce the nozzle  
and fill the tank until the nozzle automatically  
cuts out.  
Within 5 seconds:  
► Switch on the ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, move the  
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm  
mode N.  
Release procedure  
► With the engine running and while depressing  
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the  
neutral position.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off  
the ignition.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the  
ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control lever to release the parking brake.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the  
ignition.  
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:  
– Add between 10 and 13 litres using  
AdBlue® containers.  
– Stop after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-  
out, if you are refilling at a service station.  
The system only registers AdBlue® top-ups of  
5 litres or more.  
► Switch off the ignition.  
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the  
gearbox engages mode P; it is then necessary to  
restart the procedure.  
Reverting to normal operation  
► Press button P on the selector.  
With EAT8 automatic  
gearbox or drive selector  
and electric parking brake  
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If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty  
– which is confirmed by the message  
"Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible" – it is  
essential to add at least 5 litres.  
Reverting to normal operation  
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the  
engine.  
Release procedure  
With EAT8 automatic  
gearbox and manual parking  
brake  
Free-wheeling  
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine  
running, select mode N and switch off the  
ignition.  
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle  
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling  
road, in an automatic car wash, or being  
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).  
The procedure varies according to the type of  
gearbox and parking brake.  
Within 5 seconds:  
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► Switch on the ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, move the  
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm  
mode N.  
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