222 Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Filling AdBlue
Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine
A special refill bottle must be used to fill the
AdBlue .
Fig. 184 Right rear vehicle side: remov ing the Ad Blue
cap
Fig. 185 Ad Blue filler tube: inserting the refill bottle
The AdBlue filler tube is located near the die-
sel filler tube . Always add 1.5 gallons (5. 7 lit-
ers) of AdBlue (three bottles). This is the mini-
mum amount required to ensure the system
detects the refilling and to start the eng ine.
The AdBlue tank capacity is approximately
4 .5 gal lons (17 liters).
Opening the filler tube and adding
AdBlue
Requirement : The request to add Ad Blue must
appear in the instrument cluster display.
• Switch the ignition off.
• Open the tank cover
¢ page 218 .
• Turn the cap counterclockw ise with the lug
wrench from the veh icle tool kit to remove it
¢fig. 184.
• Remove the cap from the refill bottle.
• Position the refill bottle on the filler tube
and turn the bottle clockwise until it stops
turning
(D ¢ fig . 185.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bot-
tle @ to empty it. Continue pressing the
bottom of the bottle until it is empty or un-
til fluid stops flowing into the tank.
• Turn the bottle to the left without pressing
on the bottom .
Closing the filler tube
• Turn the cap clockwise on the filler tube
with the lug wrench until you hear it tighten
completely .
• Close the tank cover.
After filling
The vehicle must be driven. The system may
take up to two minutes to detect that the
AdBlue has been filled.
• If there was no Ad Blue left in the tank and a
range of
O mi (0 km) was displayed in the
instrument cluster, switch the ignition on
for about 15 seconds before starting the en-
gine.
A WARNING
=
Ad Blue can irritate the sk in, eyes and res-
piratory system . If there is contact with
the fluid, flush imme diately with plenty of
water. Consult a physician if necessary.
(D Note
- Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any
additives with the AdBlue and do not di-
lute it with water.
-A d Blue is not a d iesel add itive. Do not
add it to the diesel tank. If Ad Blue is
m ixed with diesel fuel, it can lead to
damage to the engine and the AdBlue
tank system . The Limited New Vehicle
Warranty does not cover such damage.
- Ad Blue attacks surfaces such as painted
vehicle components, plastic and carpet.
Remove the fluid as quickly as possible
with a damp cloth and plenty of cold wa-
ter. If the AdBlue has already crystal-
lized, use warm water and a sponge. .,..
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