2015 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel Supplement Printing 1 - Page 30

Fuel and Refueling Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction system Selective catalytic reduction systems are sensitive to E163176 contamination of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). USE ONLY API or ISO 22241 CERTIFIED DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF). If the selective catalytic reduction system becomes contaminated or inoperative, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) light will illuminate and exhaust fluid system fault messages will appear in the information display. Continued driving without replacing DEF or having the selective catalytic reduction system repaired will result in the following actions as required by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • Within a certain number of miles (kilometers) to empty, speed will be limited upon restart. Prior to this occurring a message will appear in the information display. Further vehicle operation without replacing contaminated DEF will cause the engine to enter an idle-only condition. This will only occur upon vehicle refueling, vehicle idling in park for 1 hour, or engine shutdown for 10 minutes or more and will be indicated by a message in the information display indicating required actions to resume normal operation. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) guidelines and information • Use only Diesel Exhaust Fluid that carries the trademark: American Petroleum Institute (API) certified DEF or ISO 22241. Do not put DEF in the diesel fuel tank. Do not overfill the DEF tank. Do not re-use the DEF container once it is emptied. Avoid spilling DEF on painted surfaces, carpeting or plastic components. Immediately wipe away any DEF that has spilled with a damp cloth and water. If it has already crystallized, use warm water and a sponge. Store DEF out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 23°F (-5°C) - 68°F (20°C). DEF will freeze below 12°F (-11°C). Do not store the DEF bottle in your vehicle. If it leaks it could cause damage to interior components or release an ammonia odor inside your vehicle. DEF is non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless and water-soluble liquid. Do not dilute DEF with water or any other liquid. An ammonia odor may be smelled when the cap is removed or during refill. Refill DEF in a well ventilated area. • • • • • • • For either vehicle speed limiting or idle-only condition, normal vehicle operation will resume when you repair the contaminated system. To service a contaminated or inoperative system, see an authorized dealer. Typical Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Usage The charts below illustrate approximate Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) usage for the given distances traveled under various driving conditions and when using the power take off. Your usage may vary depending on: driving style, trailer towing, loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time, PTO usage. 27 Super Duty (TFA) , enUSA