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As soon as the traffic conditions

permit, regenerate the filter by driving

at a vehicle speed of at least 60 km/h

until the control indicator

Catalytic converter

AdBlue

General information

The selective catalytic reduction

(BlueInjection) is a method to

substantially reduce the nitrogen

oxides in the exhaust emission. This

is achieved by injecting a Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust

system. The ammonia released by

the fluid reacts with nitrous gases

(NO_x) from the exhaust and turns it

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

extinguishes.

Note

Caution

On a new vehicle, the first exhaust

filter regeneration operations may

be accompanied by a burning smell,

which is normal. Following

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 253, 3 310 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

prolonged operation of the vehicle at

very low speed or at idle, water

vapour can be emitted at the

exhaust on acceleration. This does

not affect the behaviour of the

vehicle or the environment.

into nitrogen and water.

The designation of this fluid is

AdBlue^®. It is a non-toxic, non-

flammable, colourless and odourless

fluid which consists of 32% urea and

68% water.

Cleaning process not possible

If % or C stays on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message,

this indicates that the exhaust filter

additive level is too low.

The reservoir must be topped-up

without delay. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

9 Warning

Avoid contact of your eyes or skin

with AdBlue.

In case of eye or skin contact,

rinse off with water.

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When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 seconds until

the additive tank has been

topped-up.

Level warnings

Caution

Depending on the calculated range of

AdBlue, different messages are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. The messages and the

restrictions are a legal requirement.

1. The first possible warning is Top

up emissions additive: Starting

prevented in 2400 km.

Avoid contact of the paintwork with

AdBlue.

In case of contact, rinse off with

3. The last warning level is entered

when the AdBlue tank is empty.

Restart of the engine is not

water.

possible. The following warning

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of

approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is

equipped with an AdBlue preheater,

the emissions reduction at low

temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue

preheater works automatically.

In some circumstances below the

mentioned temperature, an error

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. In this event, park

the vehicle in a space with a higher

ambient temperature until AdBlue is

liquefied.

message will be displayed:

Top up emissions additive:

Starting prevented

When switching on the ignition,

this warning will show up once

briefly with the calculated range.

Additionally, control indicator u

will illuminate and a chime will

sound. Driving is possible without

any restrictions.

When driving, the message is

displayed every 300 km until the

additive tank has been topped-up.

Additionally, control indicator u

will flash and a chime will sound.

Refill the tank to a level of at least

5 l of AdBlue, otherwise restarting

of the engine is not possible.

High emission warnings

In the event of a fault with the

emissions control system, different

messages are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The messages

and the restrictions are a legal

requirement.

1. If a fault is detected for the first

time, the warning Emissions fault

is displayed.

2. The next warning level is entered

Note

with a range below 600 km.

Frozen and again liquefied AdBlue is

usable without quality loss.

The message with the current

range will always be displayed

when ignition is switched on.

Additionally, control indicator u

will flash and a chime will sound.

Refill AdBlue before entering the

next warning level.

The typical AdBlue consumption is

approx. 0.85 l per 1000 km, but can

also be higher depending on driving

behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).

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Driving and operating

canisters is available in many filling

stations and can be purchased e.g.

at Opel dealers and other retail

outlets.

Since AdBlue has a limited

durability, check the date of expiry

before refilling.

Additionally, control indicators u,

C and Z will illuminate and a

chime will sound. Driving is

Additionally, control indicators u,

C and Z will illuminate and a

chime will sound.

Consult a workshop for

assistance.

possible without any restrictions.

If it is a temporary fault, the alert

disappears during the next

journey, after self-diagnosis of the

emission control system.

Refilling AdBlue

Caution

Note

Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at

least 10 l, to ensure that the new

AdBlue level is being detected.

2. If the fault is confirmed by the

emission control system, the

following message will be

displayed:

Only use AdBlue that complies

with European standards

DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.

Do not use additives.

Do not dilute AdBlue.

Otherwise the selective catalytic

reduction system could be

damaged.

In case AdBlue refill is not

successfully detected:

Emissions fault: Starting

prevented in 1100 km.

1. Continuously drive the vehicle

for ten minutes making sure that

vehicle speed is always higher

than 20 km/h.

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

successfully, AdBlue supply-

driven warnings or limitations will

disappear.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected,

seek the assistance of a workshop.

If AdBlue must be refilled at

temperatures below -11 °C, the

refilling of AdBlue may not be

detected by the system. In this

Additionally, control indicators u,

C and Z will illuminate and a

chime will sound.

When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 seconds while

the fault persists.

Note

Whenever a filling pump with a

nozzle for passenger cars is not

available at a filling station, use only

AdBlue bottles or canisters with a

sealed refill adapter for refilling, to

prevent splashback and overspill,

and in order to ensure that the fumes

from the tank are captured and do

not emerge. AdBlue in bottles or

3. If the last warning level is entered,

the following warning message

will be displayed:

Emissions fault: Starting

prevented

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event, park the vehicle in a space

with a higher ambient temperature

until AdBlue is liquified.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by

9. Unscrew the hose from the filler

neck.

pushing the flap 3 255.

10. Mount the protective cap and turn

clockwise until it engages.

Note

When unscrewing the protective cap

from the filler neck, ammonia fumes

may emerge. Do not inhale as the

fumes have a pungent smell. The

fumes are not harmful by inhalation.

Note

Dispose of AdBlue canister

according to environmental

requirements. Hose can be reused

after flushing with clear water before

AdBlue dries out.

The AdBlue tank should be filled

completely. This must be done if the

warning message regarding

prevention of an engine restart is

already displayed.

The vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.

The filler neck for AdBlue is located

behind the fuel filler flap, which is

located at right rear side of the

vehicle.

4. Unscrew protective cap from the

filler neck.

5. Open AdBlue canister.

6. Mount one end of the hose on the

canister and screw the other end

on the filler neck.

7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or

until the flow from the canister has

stopped. This can take up to

five minutes.

8. Place the canister on the ground

to empty the hose, wait

15 seconds.

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked.

1. Remove key from ignition switch.

2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

fumes entering the interior of the

vehicle.

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