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. Refer to the Service Information.

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.