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168 STARTING AND OPERATING
System Overview
This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
catalyst to meet the emission requirements.
The DEF injection system consists of the following
components:
DEF tank
DEF pump
DEF injector
Electronically-heated DEF Lines
NOx sensors
Temperature sensors
SCR catalyst
The DEF injection system and SCR catalyst enable the
achievement of diesel emission requirements; while
maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability, torque
and power ratings.
For system messages and warnings see
Ú page 108.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system.
You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise
from under the vehicle at a stop. This is normal opera-
tion.
The DEF pump will run for a period of time after engine
shutdown to purge the DEF system. This is normal
operation and may be audible from the rear of the
vehicle.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable
product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept in
temperatures between 10° and 90°F (-12° and 32°C), it
will last a minimum of one year.
DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures. For
example, DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below
12°F (-11°C). The system has been designed to operate
in this environment.
NOTE:
When working with DEF, it is important to know that:
Any containers or parts that come into contact with DEF
must be DEF compatible (plastic or stainless steel).
Copper, brass, aluminum, iron or non-stainless steel
should be avoided as they are subject to corrosion by
DEF.
If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up completely.
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid
The DEF gauge (located on the instrument cluster display)
will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank
Ú page 108.
NOTE:
Driving conditions (altitude, vehicle speed, load, etc.) will
affect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle.
DEF FILL PROCEDURE
NOTE:
For the correct DEF fluid type see Ú page 374.
1. Remove cap from DEF fill inlet (located in fuel door).
Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location
2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF fill inlet.
NOTE:
The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to
update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank. If you have a
fault related to the DEF system, the gauge may not
update to the new level. See an authorized dealer
for service.
The DEF gauge may also not immediately update
after a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is
below 12°F (-11°C). The DEF tank heater will
1 — Diesel Fuel Filler
2 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid Filler
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