tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2010 Service Manual

Refilling with AdBlue® GWarning!
Make sure
RAdBlue® does not come into contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing
Rto keep AdBlue® out of the reach of children
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.
RClean affected skin immediately with plenty
of water.
RIf AdBlue® was swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
GWarning!
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
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.
! 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 373).
The AdBlue® filler neck is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the tailgate (Y page 75).XLift the cargo compartment floor
(Y page 284).
XTurn AdBlue® filler cap cover :
counterclockwise and remove it.
XTurn AdBlue® filler cap ;
counterclockwise and open it.
Filler cap ; is tethered with a plastic strap.
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XPull dust cap off of AdBlue® refill container
=.
XPlace AdBlue® refill container = on the
filler neck as illustrated and tighten it
moderately (hand-tight) by turning it
clockwise.
! Make sure to tighten the AdBlue® refill
container only moderately, i.e. hand-tight,
as you could otherwise damage it.
XPush AdBlue® refill container = down.
The AdBlue® tank is filled. This may take up
to 1 minute.
iWhen you stop pushing the AdBlue® refill
container down, the filling process is
stopped and you can remove the refill
container.
XRelease AdBlue® refill container =.XTurn AdBlue® refill container =
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPlace AdBlue® filler cap ; (Y page 347) on
filler neck and turn it clockwise.
XPlace AdBlue® filler cap cover : as
illustrated and turn it clockwise to its stop.
XLower cargo compartment floor.XClose the tailgate.XDrive the vehicle at a speed of at least
10 mph (16 km/h).
The message Check Additive See
Operator’s Manual disappears after
approximately 1 minute.
iIf the message Check Additive See
Operator’s Manual still appears in the
multifunction display, refill with one more
container of AdBlue®.
iHave the AdBlue® level checked and, if
necessary, filled completely afterward at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Battery
Safety notes
A battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service
life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing a battery, always use a
battery approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.
GWarning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.
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