2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 378

Practical hints AdBlue® (diesel engine only) If you and/or others have come into contact with AdBlue®: RIf AdBlue® has gotten into contact with eyes, flush with plenty of water immediately and seek medical help. affected skin immediately with plenty of water. AdBlue® was swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Consult a physician. water. Otherwise, the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system could be damaged. Damage caused by using additives or diluting with water are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. RClean RIf ! Rinse surfaces that have come into contact with AdBlue®, or remove AdBlue® with a moist cloth and cold water immediately. If AdBlue® has crystallized already, use cold water and a sponge. AdBlue® residues will crystallize and soil the affected surfaces. ! AdBlue® is not a fuel additive and must not be added to the diesel fuel tank. If AdBlue® reaches the diesel fuel tank, the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information on AdBlue®, see (Y page 405). The AdBlue® filler neck is located under the cargo compartment floor. X Switch off the ignition. X X 1 AdBlue® filler cap cover 2 First aid kit X X G Warning! When opening the filler cap of the AdBlue® tank ammonia gas vapors may escape. Refill AdBlue® in a well ventilated area only. Ammonia gas vapors have a pungent odor and are particularly irritating for your skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. Inhaling ammonia gas vapors will cause burning eyes, nose, and throat, as well as coughing and watering eyes. ! Only use AdBlue® complying with ISO 22241. Do not add additives to AdBlue® and do not dilute AdBlue® with Remove first aid kit 2. Turn cover 1 counterclockwise and remove it. Open the tailgate (Y page 90). Lift the cargo compartment floor (Y page 301). 3 AdBlue® filler cap 376