Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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If the recommended fuel is not available and
only as a temporary measure, you may also use
regular unleaded petrol, 91 RON/82.5 MON.
This may reduce performance and increase pet-
rol consumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the available petrol quality
may not be sufficient and could cause coking
around the inlet valve. In these cases, and in
consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the addi-
tive sold and recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(part no. A000989254510). You must observe
the notes and mixing ratios given on the con-
tainer.
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Never mix petrol with diesel.
Even small amounts of diesel result in damage
to the injection system. Damage caused by
adding diesel is not covered by the warranty.
Diesel (EN 590)
!
Only use diesel that complies with the
EN 590 European standard.
You could otherwise impair engine output or
damage the engine.
You will find further information about diesel
under "Technical data" in the index.
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You will generally find information about
the diesel grade on the filling pump. Otherwise,
ask the filling station attendant.
!
When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticle filter in countries outside the EU, only low-
sulphur Euro diesel with less than 0.005 per-
cent sulphur content by weight should be used.
In countries in which diesel with a higher sul-
phur content is available (e.g. 0.035 percent by
weight), the engine oil should be renewed at
more frequent intervals. More information
about intervals for changing the engine oil can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Information about intervals for changing
the engine oil can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Commercially available diesel may contain
5 % bio-diesel. This proportion will not affect ve-
hicle performance or wear.
!
Using diesel fuel that does not comply with
EN 590 requirements (or comparable stand-
ards) can lead to increased wear, engine dam-
age and damage to the exhaust system. Do not
use the following:
I Marine diesel
I Bio-diesel
I Vegetable oil
I Petrol
I Petroleum
I Kerosene
I Heating oil
Do not mix fuels such as these with diesel fuel.
Do not use any special additives. For excep-
tions, see "Low outside temperatures, flow im-
provers".
The use of such non-approved fuels and/or fuel
additives will result in a restriction of your war-
ranty entitlement.
Do not start the engine if you accidentally refu-
elled with the wrong fuel. Otherwise you risk
engine damage. Have the fuel system emptied
completely.
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
Even small amounts of petrol result in damage
to the injection system. Damage caused by
adding petrol is not covered by the warranty.
Bio-diesel (VME fuels, oil methyl ester)
and vegetable oil
!
Your vehicle is not suitable for use with
bio-diesel or vegetable oil. The use of bio-diesel
or vegetable oil may lead to increased wear or
engine damage.
Operation
Refuelling
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