Hello! 

 

I skimmed the forum, didn't see anyone asking what I'm about to ask: is it possible to check the DEF level through the instrument cluster or infotainment system??

 

I've downloaded the English manual for the car (I'm in Germany, owners manual is in German but also doesn't seem to cover it) but I can't figure out if it's actually possible, or if it depends on which cluster you have. 

 

I figured out I have the analog cluster. The manual clearly states that the fluid level can be checked: "The range with the existing AdBlue® tankfill level as

well as the indication of the minimum and maximum AdBlue® top up quantity can be viewed in the driving data in the instrument cluster display under the menu item" (menu item being an icon of a container tipped to the side).

 

I can't find anything like this through the steering wheel/cluster interface. There are various menus, but only one that pertains to vehicle operation. The only info that shows up there is that it has a service coming up in about two weeks. I feel like I've tried clicking or rolling every control available on the wheel to try and find more info, but maybe I missed something? The manual doesn't have any pictures or step by step how to get to the adblue level data.

 

Not that I will be going on any long trips any time soon, but I like to keep my eye on this sort of thing, and since the manual references it, I'm curious where it's hiding!

 

Thanks!

Your adblue tank holds 12lts a warning will activate when you have 1500 miles or 2400km left to run plus an amount from min to max you need to fill so you should have plenty of time to fill

Checking the level
Have you tried CAR menu on your informant Driving data look for the pouring bottle 

 

Edited 8 February, 20215 yr by skoda1982

Yep! Car gives me the option of vehicle status or driving data. Driving data is simply all the averages for driving. Vehicle status tells me inspection in 17 days, and on the only other screen it has, "tyre press. loss indicator". 

 

No pouring bottle indicator anywhere I can find.

 

Well, just for anyone who ever has to do this themselves, I found it! Lol. It's in the cluster display, "driving data", then you have to use the roller to select adblue range. 

 

Thank you for your reply, it drove me to get out in the snow and try to find that bottle again. I had indeed missed a function on the steering wheel!