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Never refuel using:
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Diesel
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Regular gasoline with an octane number
lower than 91 RON
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Gasoline with more than 10 vol. %etha-
nol, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
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Gasoline with more than 3vol. %metha-
nol, e.g. M15, M30
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Gasoline with metalliferousadditives
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel:
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Do not switch the ignition on
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Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recommen-
ded for your vehicle.
In accordance with European standard EN
16942, you can find the following compatibility
labelsfor fuel:
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on the instruction label on the fuel filler flap
of your vehicle
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on the fuel pump or pump nozzle for your
vehicle, throughout Europe
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For gasoline with amaximum ethanol con-
tent of 5%byvolume
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For gasoline with amaximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %byvolume
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Damage to the emission control system
caused by fuel with excessive sulfur content
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Only use sulfur-free fuel (sulfurcontent ≤
10 ppm).
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In some countries, the available gasoline
may not be sufficiently low in sulfur. This
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odors, especially on short journeys. As soon
as sulfur-free fuel (sulfurcontent <10ppm)
is used for refueling, the odors are reduced.
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The fuels you can use in your vehicle may
differ from the information in the Operator's
Manual depending on the country. The fuels
that have been approved for your vehicle
can be found on the instruction label on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
E400 4MATIC: observe the information on
sulfur content on the instruction label on the
fuel filler flap.
All models: the recommended octane number
for your vehicle can be found on the instruc-
tion label on the fuel filler flap.
E300, E350, E350 4MATIC: only refuel
using super unleadedgasoline with at least
98 RON, if you wish to achieve maximum
engine output. Alternatively, you can also
refuel using premium grade gasoline with at
least 95 RON.
All models: as atemporary measure, if the
recommended fuel is not available, you may
also use unleadedregulargasoline with at
least:
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E180, E250, E300 e: 93 RON
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All other models: 91 RON
Additives in gasoline
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Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline must
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz.Comply with the instruc-
tions for use on the product label.More
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