2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG adblue

Submenu Function
AdBlue
This display appears when the AdBlue fuel range falls to about
1500 miles (2400 km) and then provides current information as the
range continues to diminish. You must refuel with AdBlue within
this range.

Switching between the displays
x Press the * or + button on the multi-function steering wheel.
Clearing a memory manually
x Select the memory that you want to clear.
x Press and hold the OK button on the multi-function steering wheel for about 2 seconds.

Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue®)

Lights up Possible cause or meaning ⇒  Proper response
b No engine restart possible! AdBlue fill
level too low.
Stop the vehicle at a safe and appropriate
place with level pavement and refuel
AdBlue
b
No engine restart possible! AdBlue-
system malfunction.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
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b AdBlue level is low.
Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommends going to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
b
AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
>
b AdBlue level is low.
Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommends taking the vehicle to an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
b
AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.
Have the system checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
together
with
>

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
.WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
.NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
AdBlue information
.

In vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a special urea solution (AdBlue) is injected into the
exhaust system ahead of the catalytic converter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
AdBlue is stored in a separate tank of the vehicle and should be refilled under normal driving
conditions during service according to the maintenance schedule. The AdBlue tank holds slightly less
than 5 gallons (20 liters).
AdBlue consumption depends on the individual driving style, system operating temperature, and
outside air temperature. Therefore in rare cases AdBlue may have to be refilled between service
events.
Starting with a remaining range of about 1500 miles (2400 km), a reminder to refill AdBlue is displayed
in the instrument cluster. If you ignore the last refill reminder, it is impossible to start the engine again
after it is switched off
Volkswagen recommends that you have the AdBlue tank refilled by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. If no authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility or other qualified workshop is available, you should refill at least 1.5
gallons (5.7 liters) of AdBlue (3 AdBlue bottles). Refill only the type of AdBlue that Volkswagen has
explicitly approved for your vehicle.
If warning lights ~ and d both come on together, there is a malfunction. Volkswagen recommends that
you take the vehicle to the closest qualified workshop.
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) in the
United States, Germany, the European Union and in other countries.
Refilling AdBlue

Fig. 279 Luggage compartment with collapsible spare tire and AdBlue tank.

Fig. 280 AdBlue tank with filler neck cap and refill container.

.WARNING
Store AdBlue only in its closed original container and in a safe place.
x To reduce the risk of poisoning, never keep AdBlue in empty food or beverage containers
that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
x Always store AdBlue outside the reach of children.
.NOTICE
x Use only AdBlue that has been explicitly approved by Volkswagen. Using other types of
AdBlue can damage your vehicle's engine.
x Never mix water or any other substances or additives with AdBlue. Damage caused by such
additives will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
x Never put AdBlue into the diesel fuel tank! Otherwise the engine may be damaged!
x Do not CARry a refill container in the vehicle all the time or routinely. Due to temperature
fluctuations and damage, the container could start leaking and the AdBlue could damage the
vehicle interior.
.Dispose of the refill container in an environmentally-responsible manner.
.Appropriate AdBlue refill containers can be obtained from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.