General Information

Characteristics 

• The reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) is not a diesel additive and must not be poured into the diesel fuel tank.
• Reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) is used to treat exhaust gas by reducing the nitric oxide in the exhaust emitted by diesel vehicles.
• Reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) reduces the nitric oxide to water and nitrogen.
• AdBlue^® /DEF is a is a solution with 32.5% ultra pure urea used in systems that treat exhaust gas (SCR catalytic converter) (Refer to GLOSSARY ) for diesel engines.
• The use of reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) is legally required in vehicles with SCR.
• AdBlue^® is a registered trademark of the Automobile Manufacturers Association (VDA).

Usage 

• Do not mix any additives with the reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF).
• Do not dilute the reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) with water.
• Do not use any already used fluid.
• Only use reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) that is still in its original container. Check the expiration date on the container.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions for use and storage.

Technical Data 

• "NO_x reducing agent AUS 32" complies with ISO standard 22241-1.
• The reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) has a separate tank inside the vehicle. Do NOT mix it directly with the diesel fuel.
• A Volkswagen-approved refill container must be used to fill the reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF).
• The reducing agent tank holds approximately 3.8 US-Gallons (14.6 Liters).
• Part numbers for the available container size.

AdBlue ^®  Level Low 

The following messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the AdBlue^® level is low:

• When the remaining range is 1500 mi / 2, 400 km, a chime will sound and "Fill AdBlue (DEF)! Range 1500 / 2, 400 km" will be displayed.
• When the remaining range is 600 mi / 1, 000 km, a buzzer will sound and "Fill AdBlue (DEF)! No engine start in 600 miles / 1000 km".
• When the remaining range is 0 km / 0 mi, a buzzer will sound three times and "Fill AdBlue (DEF)! Engine cannot be started again" will be displayed.

System Malfunctions or Wrong Additive

If a system malfunctions or the wrong additive is filled, the following will appear in the instrument cluster:

• When the remaining range is 650 mi / 1050 km, "Check AdBlue (DEF)! Range 650 miles / 1050 km" will be displayed.
• When the remaining range is 600 mi / 1000 km, a buzzer will sound and "Check AdBlue (DEF)! No engine start in 600 miles / 1000 km" will be displayed.
• When the remaining range is 0 km / 0 mi, a buzzer will sound three times and "Check AdBlue (DEF)! Engine cannot be started again" will be displayed.