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Reducing Agent (ADBLUE®), Filling Completely: Notes

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to contact with reducing agent!

  • Do not kink the filling device lines.
  • If there is contact with the fluid, wash it off immediately with water and see a doctor.
CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the trim panel and body components due to contact with the reducing agent.

  • Do not kink the filling device lines.
  • Clean the affected areas with clean water and a cotton cloth.
  • Remove any crystallized reducing agent with warm water and a sponge.
NOTE:

The use of reducing agent is legally required in vehicles with the selective catalytic reduction system.

The reducing agent is used in diesel-powered vehicles to treat exhaust gas by reducing the nitrogen oxides.

The reducing agent is not a diesel additive and must not be poured into the diesel fuel tank.

Do not mix any additives with the reducing agent. Also, do not thin the reducing agent with water.

Only use reducing agent in designated original bottles.

Follow the reducing agent manufacturer instructions for use and storage.

Both the AdBlue® Filling Tool: VAS6542  and the AdBlue® Filling System: VAS6960  can be used to fill the reducing agent.