Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 334)

i When the message Remaining Starts:
20 appears in the multifunction display, you
can start the engine 20 more times. If you
do not add AdBlue
® , the engine cannot be
started beyond that point. Fill the
AdBlue
® tank with approximately 1 gal
(3.79 l) AdBlue ® (corresponds to
approximately 2 AdBlue ® refill containers)
or have the AdBlue ® tank filled by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i For refilling outside the maintenance
service intervals, refill the AdBlue ® tank
with approximately 1 gal (3.79 l) AdBlue ®
(corresponds to approximately 2 AdBlue ®
refill containers).
Always use the particular AdBlue ® refill
containers for refilling outside the
maintenance service interval. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance if necessary
(
Y page 201).
Additional information on BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and AdBlue
® is available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refilling with AdBlue ®
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Warning!
Make sure
R AdBlue ® does not come into contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing
R to keep AdBlue ® out of the reach of children
If you and/or others have come into contact
with AdBlue
® :
R If AdBlue ® has gotten into contact with
eyes, flush with plenty of water immediately
and seek medical help.
R Clean affected skin immediately with plenty
of water.
R 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 ® complying with
ISO 22241. Do not add additives to
AdBlue
® and do not dilute AdBlue ® with
water. Otherwise, the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system could be damaged.
Damage caused by using additives or
diluting with water are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Rinse surfaces that have come into
contact with AdBlue ® , or remove AdBlue ®
with a moist cloth and cold water
immediately. If AdBlue
® has crystallized
already, use cold water and a sponge.
AdBlue
® residues will crystallize and soil
the affected surfaces.
! AdBlue ® is not a fuel additive and must
not be added to the diesel fuel tank. If
AdBlue
® reaches the diesel fuel tank, the
engine could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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