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Filling AdBlue
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduc tion
Fig. 192 Right rear side of the vehicle : remov ing the AdBl-
ue cap
The Ad Blue tank opening is located nea r the die-
sel tank open ing. Add at least 1 gallon (3.8 lit-
e rs) 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 ign ition off.
• Open the tank fi ller door ¢ page 212.
• Turn the cap on the filler neck counter-clock-
wise using the whee l wrench from the vehicle
tool kit to remove it ¢ fig . 192.
• Fill the Ad Blue using a bottle¢
page 215 or a
canister c>page 216.
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WARNING
Ad Blue can irritate the skin, eyes and resp ira-
tory system. If there is contact with the fluid,
flush immediately with plen ty of wate r. 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 Ad Blue and do not d ilute it
with water.
- Do not add Ad Blue to the diesel tank or add
diesel fuel to the Ad Blue tank. Do not start
the engine under any circumstances if t he
wrong fuel is filled in the tank. There is a
risk of damaging the fuel tank system and
Fue l an d Re fu e lin g
the engine . See an authorized Audi dea ler or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
- Ad Blue attacks surfaces such as painted ve-
hicle components, p lastic and carpet. Re-
move the fluid as quickly as possible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water . If the
Ad Blue has already crystallized, use warm
water and a sponge. Ad Blue residue that is
not removed will crystallize and can damage
the 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 interior.
- Do not al low Ad Blue to come into contact
w ith clothing. If there is contact with the
fluid, flush immediately with plenty of wa-
ter.
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Tips
Follow t he AdBlue manufacturer's
instruc-
tions for use and storage.
Refilling AdBlue with a bottle
Applies to: vehicles wit h selective catalytic reduction
• Remove the cap from the refill bott le ¢
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in
Filling AdBlue on page 215,
c> (D
in Filling
AdBlue on page 215 .
• Position 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 until it is empty or until fluid stops
flow ing into the tank.
• Remove the bott le and seal the f ille r neck
¢
page 216, Completing AdBlue refill .
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Note
Only use refill bottles tha t are approved for
your vehicle. Using other systems can cause
AdBlue to leak.
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Tips
- You can obtain refill bot tles from an author-
ized Aud i dea le r or authorized Audi Serv ice
Facility.
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