Which gauge on the car displays the urea level?
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Different vehicle models have different display methods, but the more common ones are the following two: 1. Displaying urea level in the trip computer: Generally, passenger cars use a bottle pouring water symbol; heavy trucks use an electric pile charging pattern (Adblue) symbol. 2. No urea gauge but with warning light indication: If the vehicle's urea level is sufficient, the urea warning light won't illuminate, otherwise it will light up. Additional information: The urea fault light is orange in color, composed mainly of an "exhaust gas icon" + exclamation mark. When the vehicle's fault light comes on, it's necessary to promptly go to a repair shop for inspection. The urea fault light may illuminate for the following reasons: 1. Urea pump blockage: If urea with excessive concentration is used, urea crystals can easily accumulate in the urea pump, causing internal blockage. As a protective measure, the urea pump will automatically stop working. 2. Heating system damage: It's known that urea will crystallize at low temperatures, requiring a heater to melt the crystals. If the heating system is damaged, the urea pipeline will become blocked, rendering the vehicle's urea system inoperable.
When driving my diesel sedan, I found that the central information display on the dashboard is the key place to check the urea level. Usually labeled as ADBLUE or DEF LEVEL, I can switch to that menu using the steering wheel buttons to see the current fluid level percentage or blue icon indicator. This isn't just for show - urea is used to reduce exhaust emissions, and I check it monthly during long trips. If the level gets too low, say below 10%, the car will illuminate a yellow warning light. If ignored and not refilled, the system will automatically limit speed to a crawl mode. I once neglected this and got stuck looking for a service station on the highway. I recommend owners make a habit of checking that screen, along with locating the urea tank filler cap on the engine compartment side - it's simple to refill and saves trouble with SCR system repairs later.
