Get Fuel and Emission control -> Refilling AdBlue? Guide for Volkswagen Caddy SUV Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

AdBlue^®in accordance with ISO-22241-1, the white or yellow indicator lamps light up

. Theremaining range is

1,000 km when the white or yellow indicator lamps light up (→ Emission-relevant components).

If the yellow indicator lamps are ignored, the red warning lamps light up

. There is aremaining range of 0 km and

it is no longer possible to restart the engine (→ Emission-relevant components).

CAUTION

AdBlue^®is an irritant and corrosive fluid that can damage the skin, eyes and breathing passages upon contact.

● Always observe the instructions for use when using AdBlue. Compliance with the instructions usually prevents

users from coming into contact with AdBlue^®.

● AdBlue^®must be kept only in the closed original container. Never use empty food tins, bottles or other

containers.

● Always store AdBlue^®in a safe place out of reach of children.

● If AdBlue^®gets into the eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult

a doctor.

● If AdBlue^®comes into contact with the skin, immediately rinse your skin with plenty of water for at least

15 minutes and consult a doctor in the case of skin irritations.

● If you swallow AdBlue^®, immediately rinse your mouth out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not

induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a doctor. Seek medical assistance immediately.

NOTICE

If the AdBlue^®level is too low, the vehicle cannot be restarted after the ignition has been switched off. Starting with

jump leads is also not possible.

● Refill a sufficient quantity of AdBlue^®at the latest when the remaining distance reaches approximately 1000 km.

● Never allow the AdBlue tank to run empty.

● Observe the remaining range displayed in the instrument cluster display.

NOTICE

Improper use of AdBlue® may cause damage to the vehicle that is not covered by the warranty.

● Only use and add AdBlue that complies with the standard ISO-22241-1.

● Never add water, fuel or additives to the AdBlue .

● Never fill AdBlue into the diesel fuel tank.

● Do not permanently carry the refill bottle in the vehicle. The bottle may develop a leak following changes in

temperature and damage and the AdBlue^®may damage the vehicle interior.

Refilling AdBlue®

Fig. 1 Behind the tank flap: AdBlue tank cap.

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Fig. 2 Behind the tank flap: Refilling AdBlue with the

refill bottle or nozzle.

Key to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2:

Cap for the AdBlue^®filler neck.

Refill bottle.

AdBlue^®nozzle.

Preparing for filling

The AdBlue^®filler neck is located behind the tank flap next to the tank filler neck for fue→l Fig. 1.

—Park the vehicle on a level surface and switch off the ignition.

— Close the left sliding door.

—Open the tank flap.

Vehicles with tank flap collision protection:You will hear a clicking sound when the tank flap is opened. This is

normal and does not indicate a technical problem. The left sliding door is blocked and cannot be opened when the

fuel filler flap is open. You can open the sliding door again only when the tank flap has been closed.

—Vehicles without tank flap collision protection:Keep the left sliding door closed during refuelling→

—Unscrew the cap of the AdBlue filler neck.

—Place the cap in the opening provided on the tank flap.

—If a message about the AdBlue^®level appears on the instrument cluster display, add at least the minimum refill

quantity. A smaller refill amount is insufficient.

—Use only AdBlue^®that complies with the standardISO 22241-1.

Filling with the refill bottle

Observe the expiry date and the manufacturer's instructions and information on the refill bottle.

—Unscrew the cap of the refill bottle.

—Place the refill bottle on the AdBlue filler neck and screw the refill bottle hand-tight→ Fig. 2

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—Do not squeeze the refill bottle in order not to damage it.

—Press the refill bottle in the direction of the filler neck and hold it in this position.

—Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.

—The AdBlue^®tank is full when AdBlue no longer flows out of the refill bottle→

—Do not squeeze the refill bottle in order not to overfill the tank.

—Unscrew the refill bottle.

Filling with the filler nozzle

The AdBlue^®tank can be refilled at all AdBlue pumps.

Do not fill the vehicle with fuel and AdBlue at the same time.

—The AdBlue^®filler nozzle works in the same way as a filler nozzle for fuel.

—Hold the handle of the AdBlue filler nozzle so that it is pointing down in order to guarantee optimum filling

→ Fig. 2

—Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.

—The AdBlue^®tank is full as soon as the filler nozzle clicks off for the first time→

—Do not continue filling in order to avoid overfilling the AdBluetank.

Filling with the canister

—Remove the cap on the canister.

—Use the integrated spout to fill the AdBlue tank.

—Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.

—The AdBlue^®tank is full when AdBlue is filled up to the level of the AdBlue filler neck. Do not overfill the AdBlue

tank →

Preparing to continue the journey

—Screw in the cap on the AdBlue filler neck until it engages.

—Close the tank flap.

—Switch ononly the ignition for at least 30 seconds so that refilling can be detected by the system.

—Switch off the ignition and wait for approximately two minutes if the system does not detect refilling.

—Switch ononly the ignition again for at least 30 seconds so that the system can detect refilling.

—Start the engine only after this.

CAUTION

Opening the sliding door on the left-hand side can cause injuries and damage the vehicle.

● Make sure that the tank flap is closed before opening the sliding door.

NOTICE

Overfilling AdBlue^®may damage the tank system and the vehicle.

● Do not fill with more than the maximum refill quantity indicated on the instrument cluster display.

● Remove any spilled AdBlue^®as quickly as possible with a damp cloth and plenty of water.

● Remove any crystallised AdBlue with water and a sponge.

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Dispose of the refill bottle in an environmentally friendly

way.

When filling with an AdBlue^®filler nozzle, you may notice an

odour.

Suitable AdBlue^®refill bottles are available from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

dealership.

Particulate filter

The particulate filter filters out soot particles in the exhaust gas.

Automatic regeneration

The soot in the particulate filter is burnt off at high temperatures on a periodic basis.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that you avoid making only short journeys to assist the regeneration

of the particulate filter.

The radiator fan may run on while the vehicle is moving or when the engine has been switched off.

Regeneration is interrupted automatically when the vehicle is driven in the reserve range and the yellow indicator

lamp lights up.

Noises, slight smells and increased engine speeds may occur during

regeneration.

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