Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 349)

Refilling with AdBlue ®
G 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.
G
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.
For more information on AdBlue ® , see
( Y page 373).
The AdBlue ® filler neck is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the tailgate ( Y page 75).
X Lift the cargo compartment floor
(
Y page 284).
X Turn AdBlue ® filler cap cover :
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Turn AdBlue ® filler cap ;
counterclockwise and open it.
Filler cap ; is tethered with a plastic strap.
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