Which car dashboard displays urea level?
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Car dashboards display urea levels differently depending on the vehicle model. There are two common display methods: 1. Displaying urea level in the trip computer: The urea gauge symbol is somewhat similar to the fuel gauge symbol, but with the addition of "ADBLUE" text at the bottom of the fuel symbol, usually shown as a percentage; 2. No dedicated urea gauge but using warning lights: When the urea level is low, the vehicle will illuminate a blue urea warning light on the dashboard. The urea malfunction light is orange in color, composed mainly of an exhaust gas icon with an exclamation mark. It illuminates when: the urea pump is clogged or the heating system is damaged.
I found that the urea level display is usually located on the information screen of the dashboard, that small LCD or multifunctional instrument cluster area. Based on my personal experience driving a diesel vehicle, it briefly shows the remaining fluid level or estimated mileage every time I start the car. Once during a long-distance drive, the warning light suddenly came on, and I didn’t pay much attention at first. As a result, the vehicle’s power was limited, forcing me to drive slowly to a repair shop. They told me it was a protection mechanism triggered by low urea levels. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to regularly check the fluid level—detailed data can be viewed by switching the dashboard mode using the buttons on the steering wheel. Urea is crucial for diesel vehicle emission control, and failing to refill it in time can lead to performance issues or even failures in the environmental protection system. I recommend that drivers pay more attention to this information screen, especially before long trips, and top it up to avoid problems on the road.
