Points to remember when handling
Avoid inhaling vapor as well as contact with skin and eyes. Preferably use gloves that prevent irritation to sensitive skin when handling the fluid.
Action for first aid:
- For inhalation – get fresh air.
- For skin contact – wash the skin with soap and water.
- For contact with the eyes – rinse immediately with a lot of water.
- For ingestion – rinse the mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention if the discomfort remains or if a large quantity has been ingested.
Action in the event of a spill
AdBlue spilled on the ground, the car or painted surfaces must be rinsed thoroughly with water. Avoid releasing into the drainage system.
Storage
AdBlue must be stored in tightly sealed original packaging at a temperature above -11 °C (12 °F) and below 30 °C (86 °F). The fluid must not be stored in direct sunlight.
AdBlue freezes at -11 °C (12 °F) but can be used again when the solution has thawed.
Checking and filling with AdBlue®
The AdBlue consumption is dependent on driving style, if the AdBlue tank is allowed to drain completely then it will no longer be possible to start the car.
Note
- Never run the AdBlue tank dry. Fill the tank in good time before it is empty.
- If the tank is run dry, it will not be possible to start the engine after it is switched off – not the regular way or using aids.
- The only way to be able to restart after driving the tank empty is to refill AdBlue of specified quality, with the minimum being the quantity shown in the driver display.
Checking AdBlue level
Open the Car Status app in the app view.
Press Status to show the AdBlue level.
Each cursor represents approx. 25% of a full tank.
When less than 25 % of the tank remains available, the color of the remaining cursor changes to amber, and at less than 10 % it turns red.
Filling with AdBlue
- When the AdBlue level starts to become low, a symbol illuminates the driver display, and the AdBlue level low message is shown.
- Do not overfill the tank. The amount of AdBlue that can be filled is shown in the app Car Status.
- Use AdBlue of the correct quality
- Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press on the rear of the flap.
Fill slowly/in portions, in order to avoid air pockets.
- Wipe away any spilled AdBlue.
- Exercise caution to prevent AdBlue from coming into contact with the car’s paintwork.
- If it does, rinse with plenty of water since the fluid can affect the paintwork.
Symbols and messages for AdBlue®
An orange symbol is illuminated in the driver display when a problem needs to be rectified using AdBlue.
The AdBlue system gives a warning in different stages
When the AdBlue level starts to become low, or when service is required, the system gives a warning in different stages. A second symbol illuminates in combination with the orange symbol, see the table below.
| Symbol | Message | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| | AdBlue level low | The AdBlue level is low and the tank needs to be topped up. |
| | AdBlue level low Refill AdBlue | The AdBlue level is very low and the tank needs to be topped up. |
| | AdBlue level low Refill AdBlue | The AdBlue level is critically low and the tank needs to be filled immediately in order to avoid start of the car being prevented. The symbol remains illuminated until a sufficient amount of AdBlue has been filled. |
| | AdBlue dosing or AdBlue quality Service of AdBlue is required | The system does not function as it should. It will not be possible to start the car after the distance indicated in the driver display. Contact a workshop to check the function. The symbol remains illuminated until the service has been carried out. |
| | Engine start prohibited Fill in a minimum of AdBlue | Starting the car is prevented until AdBlue has been filled. Park the car as level and horizontally as possible so that the car can detect the AdBlue level. Fill in the amount specified in the driver display or contact a workshop. |
| | Engine start prohibited Service of the AdBlue system needed to allow a restart | If the system not working as intended, contact a workshop to check the function. It is not possible to start the car before the service has been completed. |
- The car must be level for the level gauge to be able to correctly register the amount of AdBlue filled.
- After filling with AdBlue, follow the instructions regarding the empty tank and diesel engine when starting the car.