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Fuel and Emission control -> Refilling AdBlue? for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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Only use and add AdBlue that complies with the standard ISO-22241-1.  
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Never add water, fuel or additives to the AdBlue .  
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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: Cap for the AdBlue filler neck.  
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Fig. 2 Refilling AdBlue with a refill bottle.  
Fig. 3 Refilling AdBlue with a filler nozzle.  
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Cap for the AdBlue® filler neck.  
Refill bottle.  
AdBlue® nozzle.  
Preparing for filling  
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The AdBlue filler neck is located behind the tank flap next to the tank filler neck for fuel Fig. 1  
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and switch off the ignition.  
2. Close the left sliding door.  
3. 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→  
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4. Remove the cap from the AdBlue filler neck.  
5. Insert the cap into the corresponding recess on the tank flap.  
6. 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.  
7. Use only AdBlue® that complies with the standardISO-22241-1.  
Filling with the refill bottle  
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Observe the manufacturer’s use-by specifications, instructions and information on the refill bottle.  
1. Remove the screw top of the refill bottle.  
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2. Place the refill bottle on the AdBlue filler neck and hand-tighten the bottle→ Fig. 2.  
3. Do not squeeze the refill bottle to prevent it from being damaged.  
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4. Press the refill bottle towards the filler neck and hold it in this position→ Fig. 2  
5. Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.  
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6. The AdBlue® tank is full when AdBlue no longer flows out of the refill bottle→  
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7. To avoid overfilling the tank, do not squeeze the refill bottle.  
8. Unscrew the refill bottle.  
Filling with the filler nozzle  
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The AdBlue® tank can be refilled at all AdBlue pumps.  
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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.  
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1. To ensure optimum filling, hold the AdBlue filler nozzle so that the handle is facing down→ Fig. 3  
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2. Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.  
3. The AdBlue® tank is full as soon as the filler nozzle clicks off for the first time→  
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4. Do not continue to fill. This will prevent the AdBlue tank from being overfilled.  
Filling with the canister  
1. Remove the cap from the canister.  
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2. Use the integrated spout to refill the AdBlue tank.  
3. Add at least the minimum refill quantity indicated in the instrument cluster.  
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4. The AdBlue® tank is full when AdBlue is filled up to the level of the AdBlue filler neck. Do not overfill the  
AdBlue® tank →  
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Preparing to continue the journey  
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1. Screw in the cap on the AdBlue filler neck until it engages.  
2. Close the tank flap.  
3. Switch on the ignitiononly for at least 30 seconds so that refilling can be detected by the system.  
4. Then start the engine afterwards.  
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.  
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