Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 144

142 Driving and parking
engine damage
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malfunctions in the AdBlue
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aftertreatment system
Avoid impurities in AdBlue
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* NOTE AdBlue ®
residue crystallises after
some time. Remove AdBlue
Immediately rinse surfaces that come in
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contact with AdBlue
water.
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AdBlue can also be removed with a
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damp cloth and cold water.
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If AdBlue has already crystallised,
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clean using a sponge and cold water.
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AdBlue is a liquid urea solution used for exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. In order for
the exhaust gas aftertreatment to function prop‐
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erly, only use AdBlue in accordance with
ISO 22241.
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AdBlue has the following properties:
non-toxic
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colourless and odourless
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non-flammable
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AdBlue availability:
you can have AdBlue
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service at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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AdBlue is available at numerous filling sta‐
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tions via AdBlue filling pumps.
alternatively, AdBlue
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specialist workshops, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, and at numerous filling sta‐
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tions as an AdBlue
refill bottle.
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AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approx‐
imately -11 °C. The vehicle is equipped with
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an AdBlue preheating system at the factory.
This means that winter operation is also
ensured for temperatures below -11 °C. If
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you top up AdBlue
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-11 °C, the AdBlue
cluster may not be displayed correctly. If the
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AdBlue is frozen, drive for at least
20 minutes and then park the vehicle for a
minimum of 30 seconds, so that the level is
correctly displayed. In extreme winter condi‐
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exhaust gas
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residue.
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when filling with
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topped up by fast
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is available at qualified
refill canister or AdBlue
at temperatures below
level in the instrument
tions, the time needed to detect the top-up
amount may be considerably longer. Park the
vehicle in a warm garage to speed up this
process.
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Ensure the connection between the refill con‐
tainer and vehicle filler neck does not drip.
Calling up the AdBlue
level gauge
On-board computer:
Service
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Select AdBlue
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The AdBlue
appear.
Instrument display with colour display
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AdBlue range
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AdBlue fill level
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Instrument display with black and white dis‐
play
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AdBlue fill level
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AdBlue range
Topping up AdBlue
* NOTE Engine damage due to AdBlue
being in the fuel
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AdBlue must not be used to fill the fuel
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tank.
Only use AdBlue
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tank.
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range and AdBlue
and confirm.
fill level and the AdBlue
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to fill the AdBlue
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range
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