Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Information on fuel grades for vehicles with
a diesel engine
General notes
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
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page 468).
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WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel.
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Never refuel using gasoline in diesel
engines.
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Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
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NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Vehicles with a diesel particulate filter
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Only refuel using sulfur-free diesel fuel
that conforms to European standard
EN 590, or an equivalent specification.
In countries without sulfur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only low-sulfur diesel
fuel with a sulfur content less than
50 ppm.
Vehicle without diesel particulate filter:
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Refuel using only diesel fuel with a sul‐
fur content less than 500 ppm.
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Only refuel using sulfur-free diesel fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
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Gasoline
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Marine diesel
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Heating oil
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Pure fatty acid methyl ester or vegetable
oil
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Paraffin or kerosene
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
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Do not switch the ignition on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The recommended fuel grade for your vehicle
can be found on the information label in the fuel
filler flap (
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page 205).
Information on low outside temperatures
Refuel your vehicle with as much winter diesel
fuel as possible at the beginning of winter.
Before changing over to winter diesel fuel, the
fuel tank should be empty, if possible. Keep the
fuel level low for the first refueling with winter
diesel fuel, e.g. to reserve level. The fuel tank
can be filled as usual when next refueling.
Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐
lowing locations:
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At a gas station
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At a qualified specialist workshop
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On the https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
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