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  • 12/2020
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Topping up AdBlue®
NOTE Engine damage due to AdBlue® being in the fuel
AdBlue® must not be used to fill the fuel tank.
Only use AdBlue® to fill the AdBlue® tank.
Do not overfill the AdBlue® tank.
NOTE Contamination of the vehicle interior due to AdBlue® leakage
After topping up, carefully close the AdBlue® refill container.
Avoid carrying AdBlue® refill containers permanently in the vehicle.
Requirements

  • The ignition is switched off.

Vehicles with passenger vehicle approval: the following messages that appear in succession in the multifunction display indicate that you need to refill the AdBlue® tank:

  • Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual

    The AdBlue® tank has dropped to the reserve level.

  • Top up AdBlue Emergency operation in XXX km 

    You will only be able to drive the vehicle the distance shown. Top up AdBlue® as quickly as possible.

  • Top up AdBlue Emergency oper.: 12 mph   No start in XXX miles  

    The vehicle speed is limited to approximately 20 km/h. You will only be able to drive the vehicle the distance shown. Subsequently, it will no longer be possible to start the engine.

  • Refill AdBlue Engine start not possible

    The vehicle can no longer be started.

Vehicles with commercial vehicle approval: the following messages that appear in succession in the multifunction display indicate that you need to refill the AdBlue® tank:

  • Refill AdBlue See Owner's Manual

    The AdBlue® tank has dropped to the reserve level.

  • Top up AdBlue Power reduced

  • Top up AdBlue Emergency operation after engine restart: max. 12 mph  

    The vehicle cannot be driven at a speed exceeding 20 km/h after engine restart.

  • Top up AdBlue Emergency operation: max. 12 mph  

    The vehicle cannot be driven at a speed exceeding 20 km/h.

Top-up quantity:

With a prompt in the display

at least 8 l

Without a prompt in the display

at least 2 l

You can also have the AdBlue® level displayed More.

Opening the AdBlue® filler cap on filler caps that are not lockable
Open the bonnet.
Turn AdBlue® filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
Opening the AdBlue® filler cap on lockable filler caps
Open the bonnet.
Take tool for unlocking AdBlue® filler cap from the vehicle tool kit.
Pull cover on AdBlue® filler cap up, turn 90° and release it.
Insert tool in holes of AdBlue® filler cap .
Turn AdBlue® filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
Preparing the AdBlue® refill canister
Variant 1
Variant 2
Unscrew the cap on AdBlue® refill canister .
Screw disposable hose onto the opening of AdBlue® refill canister until hand-tight.
Topping up AdBlue®
Variant 1
Variant 2
Screw on hand-tight (variant 1) or insert (variant 2) disposable hose into the filler neck of the vehicle.
Lift up and tip AdBlue® refill canister .

The filling process stops when the AdBlue® tank is completely full.

AdBlue® refill canister can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.

Unscrew disposable hose and close AdBlue® and refill canister in reverse order.
Switch on the ignition for at least 60 seconds.
Start the vehicle.

Avoid storing AdBlue® containers permanently in the vehicle.

AdBlue® refill bottle

Only screw the AdBlue® refill bottle hand-tight onto the filler opening in the engine compartment. It may otherwise be damaged.

AdBlue® refill bottles can be obtained at many filling stations or at a qualified specialist workshop. Refill bottles without a threaded cap offer no overfill protection. AdBlue® may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers special refill bottles with a threaded cap. You can obtain this from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Unscrew the protective cap from AdBlue® refill bottle .
Place AdBlue® refill bottle as shown on filler opening and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight.
Press AdBlue® refill bottle towards filler opening .

The AdBlue® tank is filled. This could take up to one minute.

When the AdBlue® refill bottle is no longer pressed down, filling stops. The bottle can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.

Let go of AdBlue® refill bottle .
Turn AdBlue® refill bottle anti-clockwise and remove it.
Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue® refill bottle again.
Filling procedure with the pump nozzle of an AdBlue® filling pump
Insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and top up with AdBlue®. When doing so, do not overfill the AdBlue® tank. You can also use an AdBlue® filling pump for lorries.
Closing the AdBlue® filler cap on filler caps that are not lockable
After filling the AdBlue® tank, place AdBlue® filler cap on the filler neck and tighten it clockwise.
Turn the AdBlue® filler cap until the lettering is legible and horizontal.

The filler neck is only locked correctly when this is the case.

Close the bonnet.
Closing the AdBlue® filler cap on lockable filler caps
After filling the AdBlue® tank, place AdBlue® filler cap on the filler neck and tighten it clockwise.
Remove tool from AdBlue® filler cap and store it in the vehicle tool kit.
Pull cover on AdBlue® filler cap up over holes of AdBlue® filler cap , turn and release.
Turn AdBlue® filler cap .

If AdBlue® filler cap turns freely, the AdBlue® tank is closed.