Adblue Adding; Adding Adblue - Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual

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AdBlue
Important notes on use
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
be operated with AdBlue
order to function properly. Adding AdBlue
one of the tasks performed during
maintenance. Under normal operating
conditions, a tank of AdBlue
next service due date.
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When the AdBlue supply has almost run out,
the Check Additive – See Operator's
Manual message is shown in the
multifunction display.
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When the AdBlue supply sinks to a minimum
level, the Remaining Starts: 20 message
is shown in the multifunction display.
When the Remaining Starts: 20
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message is shown in the multifunction
display, you can start the engine 20 more
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times. If AdBlue is not topped up, it is then
not possible to start the engine again. Top
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up the AdBlue tank with approximately
1 gallon (3.8 l) of AdBlue
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AdBlue tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Use the special AdBlue
adding between maintenance intervals. For
more information, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
Roadside Assistance if applicable
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( page 20).
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and AdBlue
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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must
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reducing agent in
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is
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lasts until the
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or have the
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refill bottle when
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is available
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Adding AdBlue

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Warning!
Make sure
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AdBlue does not come into contact with
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skin, eyes, or clothing
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to keep AdBlue out of the reach of children
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If you and/or others have come into contact
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with AdBlue :
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If AdBlue has gotten into contact with
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eyes, flush with plenty of water immediately
and seek medical help.
Clean affected skin immediately with plenty
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of water.
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If AdBlue was swallowed, rinse mouth
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immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
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Warning!
When opening the filler cap of the AdBlue
tank ammonia gas vapors may escape. Refill
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AdBlue in a well ventilated 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.
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Only use AdBlue
ISO 22241. Do not add any special
additives to AdBlue
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AdBlue with water. This could destroy the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment.
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Rinse surfaces that have come into
contact with AdBlue
water or remove AdBlue
cloth and cold water. If the AdBlue
already crystallized, use a sponge and cold
water to clean it. AdBlue
crystallize after time and contaminate the
affected surfaces.
Refueling
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that complies with
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and do not thin
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immediately with
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using a damp
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has
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residues
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