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Fuel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many filling sta-
tions sell fuel that has been customized to
winter or summer conditions. Fuel that is
available in winter, for instance helps make
a cold start easier.
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as
containing metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for re-
fueling.
To achieve nominal values for mileage and
consumption, follow the specified fuel qual-
ity in the sales literature.
Ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current valid standard
in each case.
The use of fuels of minimum quality has no
influence on the service life of the engine.
Safety information
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel
system and engine. Furthermore, the cata-
lytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Do not re-
fuel or add the following in the case of
gasoline engines:
– Leaded gasoline.
– Metallic additives, for instance man-
ganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Contact a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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