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Fuel and Refueling
Ad Blue tank. If the wrong fluid is filled in
the tank, do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
If yo u do, you risk damaging
the tank system and the engine. See an au -
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance .
- AdBlue attacks surfaces such as painted ve-
hicle components,
plastic and carpet. Re-
move the fluid as quickly as poss ible with a
damp cloth and plenty of cold water. If the
Ad Blue has already crysta llized, use wa rm
water and a sponge. Ad Blue residue that is
not removed will crystallize and can damage
the affected surface.
- Do not store refill bott les or canisters per-
manently in the vehicle . If the container
leaks, the escaping AdBlue could damage
the vehicle interior.
- Do not allow AdBlue to come into contact
with clothing. If there is contact with the
flu id, flush immed iate ly w ith plenty of wa-
ter.
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Tips
Follow the Ad Blue manufacturer's
instruc -
tions for use and storage .
Refilling Ad Blue with a bottle
Applies to: veh icles with selective catalyt ic reduction (SCR)
"' Remove the cap from the refill bottle
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Filling Ad Blue on page 217,
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in Filling
AdBlue on page 21 7.
"' Pos ition the bottle on the filler tube and turn
the bottle clockwise until it stops turning .
"'Pr ess lightly against t he bottom of the bottle
to empty it. Continue press ing the bottom of
the bottle unti l it is empty or until fluid stops
flowing into the tank.
"' Remove the bottle and close the filler neck
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page 219, Completing AdBlue refill .
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Note
Only use refill bottles that are approved for
your vehicle. Using other systems can cause
Ad Blue to leak.
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Tips
- You can obtain refi ll bott les from an author-
ized Aud i dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
- A permitted refill bottle contains approxi-
mately 0.5 gallon (1.9 liters) of AdBlue.
· Refilling Ad Blue with a canister
Applies to : vehicles with selective cata lyt ic reduct ion (SCR)
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Fig. 193
Canist er with attachab le hose
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"' Remove the cover on the refill canister ¢
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in
Filling AdBlue on page 217, ¢ (Din Filling
AdBlue on page 217.
"' Secure the end of the hose (D on the opening in
the canister @ by turn ing the hose to the right .
"' Remove the cap @ from the other end of the
hose @ .
"' Posit ion the end of the hose @ on the filler
neck in the vehicle and turn th e hose to the
right to tighten it .
"' Lift the canister up and then tip it. Continue
holding the canister in a tipped position until it
is empty or until no more fluid flows into the
tank.
"' Remove the canister and close the filler neck
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page 219, Completing AdBlue refill.
(D
Note
Only use refill canisters that are approved for
your vehicle. Using other systems can cause
Ad Blue to leak .
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Tips
-An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi repair facility can tell you which refill
canisters are approved for your vehicle .

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