Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Keep children away from fuel.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
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Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water.
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If fuel comes into contact with your
eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐
ing.
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Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
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WARNING Risk of explosion or fire due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapors.
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Always touch the metal vehicle body
before opening the fuel filler cap or
touching the pump nozzle.
This discharges any electrostatic charge that
may have built up.
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NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Fuel that does not conform to the required
quality can lead to increased wear as well as
damage to the engine and exhaust system.
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Only use the fuel recommended.
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NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
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Only refuel with low-sulfur premium
grade fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10 % ethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Do not refuel using:
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Diesel
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E15, E85, E100
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Gasoline containing methanol (M15, M30,
M85, M100)
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Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
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Do not switch the ignition on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐
cles with a gasoline engine.
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Do not switch on the ignition if you
accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys‐
tem. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel could result in damage to the fuel
system and the engine. Notify a quali‐
fied specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained com‐
pletely.
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