Refilling; Adblue; Diesel Engine Only - Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual

i For refilling outside the maintenance
service intervals, refill the AdBlue
with approximately 1 gal (3.79 l) AdBlue
(corresponds to approximately 2 AdBlue
refill containers).
Always use the particular AdBlue
containers for refilling outside the
maintenance service interval. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance if necessary
( Y page 225).
Additional information on BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and AdBlue
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Refilling with AdBlue
G Warning!
Make sure

AdBlue

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skin, eyes, or clothing
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to keep AdBlue out of the reach of
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children
If you and/or others have come into
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tank
contact with AdBlue
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If AdBlue
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eyes, flush with plenty of water
immediately and seek medical help.
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refill
Clean affected skin immediately with
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plenty of water.
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If AdBlue
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immediately with plenty of water and
drink plenty of water. Consult a
physician.
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is available
G Warning!
When opening the filler cap of the
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AdBlue tank ammonia gas vapors may
escape. Refill AdBlue
area only. Ammonia gas vapors have a
pungent odor and are particularly irritating
for your skin, mucous membranes, and
eyes. Inhaling ammonia gas vapors will
cause burning eyes, nose, and throat, as
well as coughing and watering eyes.
! Only use AdBlue
ISO 22241. Do not add additives to
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AdBlue and do not dilute AdBlue
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:
has gotten into contact with
was swallowed, rinse mouth
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in a well ventilated
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complying with
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with
Practical hints
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AdBlue

(diesel engine only)

water. Otherwise, the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system could be damaged.
Damage caused by using additives or
diluting with water are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Rinse surfaces that have come into
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contact with AdBlue , or remove AdBlue
with a moist cloth and cold water
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immediately. If AdBlue has crystallized
already, use cold water and a sponge.
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AdBlue residues will crystallize and soil
the affected surfaces.
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AdBlue is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the diesel fuel tank. If
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AdBlue reaches the diesel fuel tank, the
engine could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
For more information on AdBlue
( Y page 417).
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The AdBlue filler neck is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the tailgate ( Y page 90).
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Lift the cargo compartment floor
( Y page 299).
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, see
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