Mercedes-Benz 2014 GLK Class - Manual (Page 165)

residues crystallize after time and
contaminate the affected surfaces.
! DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to
the fuel tank, this can lead to engine
damage.
! Only screw on the DEF refill bottle hand-
tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
The DEF filler neck is under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift up the cargo compartment floor
(
Y page 314).
X Turn DEF cap : counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn DEF filler cap ; counter-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap ; is secured with a plastic strip.
X Unscrew the protective cap from DEF refill
bottle =.
X Set DEF refill bottle = as shown on the
filler neck and screw it on hand-tight.
X Press DEF refill bottle = downward.
The DEF tank is filled. This may take up to
one minute.
i To top up between service intervals, fill
the DEF tank with approximately 1 gal
(3.8 l) of DEF. 1 gal (3.8 l) DEF is equivalent
to approximately 2 DEF refill bottles. Then
have the DEF supply checked at a qualified
specialist workshop and completely refilled
if necessary.
X Release DEF refill bottle =.
When DEF refill bottle = is no longer
pressed down, filling stops. DEF refill bottle
= can be removed when it has been only
partially emptied.
X Turn DEF refill bottle = counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Place DEF filler cap ; on the filler neck and
turn it clockwise.
Refueling
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Driving and parking
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