Fig. 165
AdBlue tank with filler neck cap 1 and refill bottle 2.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
When refilling AdBlue, the vehicle must be parked on a level surface, not on an incline or with the
wheels on one side up on the curb. If the vehicle is not on level ground, the gauge that shows the fill
level may not register the added quantity.
Opening the tank filler neck
x
Open the luggage compartment lid.
x
Fold up cover
⇒
fig. 164
(1)
.
x
Unscrew the tank filler neck cap
⇒
fig. 165
(1)
counterclockwise and remove.
Refilling AdBlue
Only use Volkswagen-approved AdBlue that meets ISO 22241-1 requirements. Only use
original packaging.
x
Read and heed the information provided by the AdBlue refill manufacturer
⇒
.
x
Note the expiration date.
x
Unscrew the cap of the refill container.
x
Vertically insert the neck of the refill container
(2)
into the tank filler neck and turn clockwise to
hand-tighten.
x
Press the refill container in the direction of the tank filler neck and keep pressed.
x
Add at least 1.5 gallons (5.7 liters) of AdBlue, which is 3 refill bottles.
Adding a smaller
amount is not sufficient.
x
Wait until the contents of the refill container has flowed into the AdBlue tank. Do not squeeze or
damage the refill container!
x
Unscrew the refill container counterclockwise and lift it out carefully
⇒
.
x
AdBlue stops flowing from the refill bottle when the AdBlue tank is completely full.
Closing the fuel filler neck
x
Screw the fuel filler neck cap
(1)
clockwise onto the fuel filler neck until the cap locks into place.
x
Close the cover.
Things to do before driving again
x
After refilling, switch on
only
the ignition.
x
Leave the ignition switched on for at least 30 seconds so that system can detect the refill.
x
Do not start the engine for 30 seconds!
