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Fu e l a nd Ref u e li ng
Filling AdBlue
Applies to vehicles: with selective cata lyti c reduction
Fig. 193
Right rear side of the vehicle: remov ing the AdBl-
ue cap
The Ad Blue tank opening is located near the die-
sel tank opening. Add at least 1 gallon (3.8 lit-
ers) of Ad Blue. This is the minimum amount re-
quired to ensure the system detects the refilling
and to start the engine. You can fill a maximum
of 6 gallons (23 liters).
Requirement: The request to add Ad Blue must
appear in the instrument cluster display.
• Switch the ignition off .
• Open the tank door r::!) page 215.
• Turn the filler neck cap counter-clockwise using
the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit to
remove it ¢ fig . 193.
• Fill the Ad Blue with the bottle¢ page 218 or
the canister ¢ page 219.
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WARNING
AdBlue can irritate the skin, eyes and resp ira-
tory system. If there is contact with the fluid,
flush immediately with plenty of water. Con-
sult a physician if necessary.
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Note
- Only use Ad Blue that conforms to the
standard ISO 22241-1. Do not mix any addi-
tives w ith the AdBlue and do not d ilute it
wit h water.
- Do not add Ad Blue to the diesel ta nk or add
diesel f uel to the AdBlue tan k. Do not start
the engine under any circumstances if t he
wrong fue l is filled in the tank. There is a
risk of damaging the fuel tank system and
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the engine . See an authorized Audi dea le r or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
- Ad Blue attacks surfaces such as painted ve-
hicle components,
plastic and carpet. Re-
move the fluid as quickly as possible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water. If the
AdBlue has a lready crystall ized, use warm
water and a sponge. Ad Blue residue that is
not removed w ill crystall ize and can damage
t he affected surface.
- Do not store refill bottles or canisters per-
manently in the vehicle. If the container
leaks, the escaping Ad Blue could damage
the vehicle inte rior.
- Do not allow Ad Blue to come into contact
with cloth ing. If t here is contac t w ith the
fluid, flush immediately wit h plenty of wa-
ter.
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Tips
Follow t he AdBlue manufacture r's instruc-
tions for use and storage.
Refilling Ad Blue with a bottle
Applies to vehicles : with selec tive cata lytic reduct ion
• Remove the cap from the refill bott le ¢ &. in
Filling AdBlue on page 218,
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in Filling
AdBlue on page 218.
• Posit ion the bottle on the filler tube and turn
the bottle clockwise until it stops turning.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle
to empty it . Cont inue pressing the bottom of
the bottle unt il it is empty or until fluid stops
flowing into the tank.
• Remove the bottle and close t he filler neck
¢ page 219, Completing .
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Note
Only use refill bott les tha t a re approved for
you r vehicle. Using other systems can cause
Ad Blue t o leak.
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Tips
- You can obtain refill bottles from a n author-
ized Audi dea le r or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
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