Audi Q5: Refilling AdBlue with a bottle

Applies to vehicles: with selective catalytic reduction

• Remove the cap from the refill bottle.
• Position the bottle on the filler tube and turn the bottle clockwise until it stops turning.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle to empty it. Continue pressing the bottom of the bottle until it is empty or until fluid stops flowing into the tank.
• Turn the bottle to the left without pressing on the bottom.
• Close the filler neck.

Tips

• You can obtain refill bottles from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
• A refill bottle contains approximately 0.5 gallon (1.9 Liters) of AdBlue.

Refilling AdBlue with a canister

Applies to vehicles: with selective catalytic reduction

Fig. 194 Canister with hose

• Remove the cover on the refill canister.
• Secure the end of the hose 1 on the opening in the canister A by turning the hose to the right.
• Remove the cap 2 from the other end of the hose B.
• Position the end of the hose 2 on the filler neck in the vehicle and turn the hose to the right to tighten it.
• Lift the canister up and then tip it. Continue holding the canister in a tipped position until it is empty or until no more fluid flows into the tank.
• Remove the canister and close the filler neck.

Note

Only use refill canisters that are approved for your vehicle. Using other systems can cause AdBlue to leak.

Tips

• An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi repair facility can tell you which refill canisters are approved for your vehicle.
• A refill canister contains approximately 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of AdBlue.

Completing AdBlue refill

Applies to vehicles: with selective catalytic reduction

Closing the filler neck

• Turn the cap to the right on the filler neck with the wheel wrench until the cap clicks into place.

  This tightens the cap to the specification.

• Then press on the left side of the tank door until you hear it lock.

After filling

The vehicle must be driven. The system may take up to two minutes to detect that the AdBlue has been filled.

• If there was no AdBlue left in the tank and a range of 0 mi (0 km) was shown in the display, switch the ignition on for about 30 seconds before starting the engine.

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