Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Operating fluids
Notes on operating fluids
& WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fluids harmful to your health
Operating fluids may be poisonous and harm‐
ful to your health.
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Observe the text on the original con‐
tainers when using, storing or disposing
of operating fluids.
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Always store operating fluids sealed in
their original containers.
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Always keep children away from operat‐
ing fluids.
* ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution caused by environmentally irre‐
sponsible disposal
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Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ronmentally responsible manner.
Operating fluids include the following:
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Fuels
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Lubricants
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Coolant
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Brake fluid
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Windshield washer fluid
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Climate control system refrigerant
Only use products recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Damage caused by using vehicle products
which have not been recommended is not cov‐
ered by the Mercedes-Benz guarantee, warranty
or goodwill gestures.
You can identify operating fluids approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
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MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
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MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operating flu‐
ids:
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In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.com (by entering the designation)
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At a qualified specialist workshop
& WARNING Risk of fire and explosion
caused by fuel
Fuels are highly inflammable.
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You must avoid fire, open flames, creat‐
ing sparks and smoking.
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Before refueling, switch off the engine
and, if installed in your vehicle, the sta‐
tionary heater.
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WARNING Risk of injury from fuel
Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your
health
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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