AdBlue
®
Important notes on use
To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agent AdBlue
®
.
When the supply of AdBlue
®
is almost used
up, the
Refill AdBlue See Owner's Man‐
ual
message is shown in the multifunction
display.
When the AdBlue
®
supply drops to a mini-
mum, the
Refill AdBlue No start in
XXXX km
message is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
If the
Refill AdBlue No start in XXXX
km
message is shown in the multifunction dis-
play, you can still drive the vehicle over the
distance shown. If the AdBlue
®
is not topped
up, you will subsequently be unable to start
the engine. Refill the AdBlue
®
tank or have
the AdBlue
®
tank refilled at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If the
Refill AdBlue
Eng. start not possible
message
appears in the multifunction display and the
engine does not start, you must top up with
at least 3.8 l AdBlue
®
(approximately 2
AdBlue
®
refill bottles).
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If you drive the vehicle faster than
15 km/h, the
Refill AdBlue See Own‐
er's Manual
message goes out after
approximately one minute.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and about AdBlue
®
can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Topping up AdBlue
®
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WARNING
AdBlue
®
must not come into contact with
skin, eyes or clothing.
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If AdBlue
®
comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, rinse affected areas with clean
water immediately.
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If AdBlue
®
is swallowed, immediately rinse
your mouth out with a lot of clean water and
drink plenty of water.
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Change clothing that is soiled with
AdBlue
®
immediately.
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If allergic reactions occur, consult a doctor
immediately.
Keep AdBlue
®
out of the reach of children.
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WARNING
If you open the AdBlue
®
tank cap, small
amounts of ammonia vapour may be released.
This depends in particular upon the age of the
AdBlue
®
.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and
are particularly irritating to:
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skin
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mucous membranes
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eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough-
ing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Fill the AdBlue
®
tank only in well-
ventilated areas.
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Only use AdBlue
®
in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
AdBlue
®
, and do not dilute AdBlue
®
with
water. This may destroy the BlueTEC
exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
!
In order to fill the AdBlue
®
tank, the vehi-
cle must be parked on a level surface. The
AdBlue
®
tank can only be filled as intended
with the vehicle parked on a level surface.
Fluctuations in capacity will thus be avoi-
Refuelling
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Drivi
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and
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