Symbols and messages for AdBlue®1

The emission control system continuously monitors the level, quality and dosage of AdBlue. If something is wrong, a message is shown in the driver display.
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An orange symbol is illuminated in the driver display when a problem needs to be rectified using AdBlue.

The AdBlue system gives a warning in different stages

When the AdBlue level starts to become low, or when service is required, the system gives a warning in different stages. A second symbol illuminates in combination with the orange symbol, see table below.

SymbolMessageSpecification
P5-21w22-iCup-Adblue symbol white
Refill AdBlue well in advance No restart after %1 %2

The AdBlue level is low and the tank needs to be topped up.

"%1 %2" is replaced by the relevant distance and unit in the driver display.

P5-21w22-iCup-Adblue symbol amber
Refill AdBlue Level low No restart after %1 %2

The AdBlue level is very low and the tank needs to be topped up.

"%1 %2" is replaced by the relevant distance and unit in the driver display.

P5-21w22-iCup-Adblue symbol amber
Refill AdBlue See Owner's manual No restart after %1 %2

The AdBlue level is critically low and the tank needs to be filled immediately in order to avoid start of the car being prevented.

The symbol remains illuminated until a sufficient amount of AdBlue has been filled.

"%1 %2" is replaced by the relevant distance and unit in the driver display.

P5-21w22-iCup-Adblue symbol amber

AdBlue dosing No restart after %1 %2 Service required

or

AdBlue quality No restart after %1 %2 Service required

The system does not function as it should.

It will not be possible to start the car after the distance indicated in the driver display. Contact a workshop2 to check the function.

The symbol remains illuminated until service has been carried out.

"%1 %2" is replaced by the relevant distance and unit in the driver display.

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Refill min %1$.1f %2$s of AdBlue to allow restart

Starting the car is prevented until AdBlue has been filled.

Park the car as level and horizontal as possible so that the car can detect the AdBlue level. Fill with the amount specified in the driver display, or contact a workshop2.

"%1$.1f %2$s" is replaced by the relevant quantity and unit in the driver display.

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Service of AdBlue system needed to allow restart

System not working as intended, contact a workshop2 to check the function.

It is not possible to start the car before the service has been completed.

 Note

  • The car must be level for the level gauge to be able to correctly register the amount of AdBlue filled.
  • After filling with AdBlue, follow the instructions regarding empty tank and diesel engine when starting the car.
  1. 1 Registered trademark that belongs to Ver-band der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA)
  2. 2 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.