Volkswagen Touareg Selective Catalytic Reduction 2013 Owner's Manual

Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue®)

 Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning and indicator lights
AdBlue information
Refilling AdBlue

The fill level of AdBlue should be checked every time the vehicle is serviced ⇒ Booklet

Maintenance

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Warranty and

More information:

 Luggage compartment
 Fuel
 Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

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If the AdBlue fill level is too low, the vehicle cannot be restarted after the ignition was
switched off. It is also not possible to jump-start or emergenc y star t the vehicl e !

 Refill AdBlue when the AdBlue fuel range falls to about 600 mi les (100 0 km ).
 Never let the AdBlue tank run dry.

WARNING

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AdBlue is an irritating and corrosive fluid that can harm skin, eyes, mucous membra nes, and
respiratory organs.

 If AdBlue gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly with large amounts of clean water for
at least 15 minutes; medical attention is recommended.

 If AdBlue is swallowed, immediately rinse the mo uth for at least 15 minutes with plenty of
water. Do not induce vomiting unless instr u c te d to do so by a medical professional. Get
medical attention immediately.

NOTICE

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 AdBlue corrodes surfaces such as painted vehicle components, plastics, clothing and
CARpets. Remove spilled AdBlue immediately with a wet cloth and plenty of cold water.

 Remove crystallized AdBlue with warm water and a sponge.

Warning and indicator lights

 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS .

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Lights up

Possible cause or meaning ⇒ 

Proper response

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No engine restart possible! AdBlue fill
level too low.

No engine restart possible! AdBlue­system malfunction.

AdBlue level is low.

AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.

AdBlue level is low.

Stop the vehicle at a safe and appropriate
place with level pavement and refuel
AdBlue

Have the system checked by an aut horize d
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommen ds going to an aut horized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

Have the system checked by an aut horize d
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

Refill the AdBlue tank within the indicated
number of miles or kilometers Volkswagen
recommends taking the vehicle to an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Ser vic e Fa cility.

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AdBlue system malfunctioning or not
filled standard AdBlue.

Have the system checked by an aut horize d
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

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When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

WARNING

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Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

 Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
 Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

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Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

AdBlue information

 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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