Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Handling
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If DEF gets in your mouth, wash your mouth with a large amount of water immediately and seek medical attention. If DEF is mistakenly swallowed, drink 1 to 2 cups of water immediately and seek medical attention.
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If DEF gets in your eyes, rinse them with running water immediately and seek medical attention.
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Do not use DEF when 2 years have elapsed from the production date indicated on the container or the use period has expired. If DEF with an expired use period is used, the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System may not operate normally.
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Do not store DEF in the vehicle. DEF may deteriorate or the interior may be damaged due to fluid leakage from the container.
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If DEF gets on the painted surface or the interior, wash it off with water or wipe it off with a wet cloth immediately. Otherwise, it may damage the painted surface or the interior.
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If DEF crystals form on the painted surface or the interior, wipe them off with a wet cloth. Otherwise, it may damage the painted surface or the interior.
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Store DEF in a place out of the reach of children.
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Do not put DEF into a different container. There may be foreign matter in the container. If DEF containing foreign matter is used, it could cause a problem with the SCR system. In addition, changing containers is dangerous because it increases the risk of accidental ingestion.
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DEF is a colorless, transparent, odorless, and nonpoisonous solution (urea: 32.5 %, aqueous solution (AUS32)).
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Store DEF in a cool, dark place.
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DEF freezes at –11 °C (12 °F), however, when the temperature increases, the DEF returns to its original condition.
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When opening the container, there may be a smell of ammonia. Open the container in a well-ventilated area.
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If DEF gets on your hands, wash them with running water immediately.
