Reducing Agent (ADBLUE®/Def), Filling: Notes

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NOTE:

"NO_x reducing agent AUS 32" (AdBlue^® ) will only be called reducing agent (AdBlue ^® /DEF) in the following text.

CAUTION:

Only the reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) may be filled in Blue TDI vehicles. NEVER fill with any additives used in the past. These will destroy the reducing agent system.

NOTE:

The following applies to diesel vehicles with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).

Additional information regarding selective catalytic reduction and the reducing agent (AdBlue^® /DEF) can be found in the glossary. Refer to GLOSSARY .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

AdBlue Filling System VAS6960:VAS6960

Fig 1: AdBlue Filling System VAS6960
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