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®
Important notes on use
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
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must
be operated with AdBlue
®
reducing agent in
order to function properly. Adding AdBlue
®
is
one of the tasks performed during
maintenance. Under normal operating
conditions, a tank of AdBlue
®
lasts until the
next service due date.
When the AdBlue
®
supply has almost run out,
the Check Additive – See Operator's
Manual message is shown in the
multifunction display.
When the AdBlue
®
supply sinks to a minimum
level, the Remaining Starts: 20 message
is shown in the multifunction display.
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When the Remaining Starts: 20
message is shown in the multifunction
display, you can start the engine 20 more
times. If AdBlue
®
is not topped up, it is then
not possible to start the engine again. Top
up the AdBlue
®
tank with approximately
1 gallon (3.8 l) of AdBlue
®
or have the
AdBlue
®
tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Use the special AdBlue
®
refill bottle when
adding between maintenance intervals. For
more information, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
Roadside Assistance if applicable
(Y page 20).
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and AdBlue
®
is available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Adding AdBlue
®
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Warning!
Make sure
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AdBlue
®
does not come into contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing
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to keep AdBlue
®
out of the reach of children
If you and/or others have come into contact
with AdBlue
®
:
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If AdBlue
®
has gotten into contact with
eyes, flush with plenty of water immediately
and seek medical help.
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Clean affected skin immediately with plenty
of water.
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If AdBlue
®
was swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
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Warning!
When opening the filler cap of the AdBlue
®
tank ammonia gas vapors may escape. Refill
AdBlue
®
in a well ventilated area only.
Ammonia gas vapors have a pungent odor and
are particularly irritating for your skin,
mucous membranes, and eyes. Inhaling
ammonia gas vapors will cause burning eyes,
nose, and throat, as well as coughing and
watering eyes.
!
Only use AdBlue
®
that complies with
ISO 22241. Do not add any special
additives to AdBlue
®
and do not thin
AdBlue
®
with water. This could destroy the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment.
!
Rinse surfaces that have come into
contact with AdBlue
®
immediately with
water or remove AdBlue
®
using a damp
cloth and cold water. If the AdBlue
®
has
already crystallized, use a sponge and cold
water to clean it. AdBlue
®
residues
crystallize after time and contaminate the
affected surfaces.
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Only on BlueTEC vehicles.
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