Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 606

Service products and filling capacities
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Model
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles
All other models
Gasoline
Fuel grade
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. 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 completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded premium
grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
E85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
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E100 (100% ethanol)
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M15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
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M30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
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M85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
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M100 (100% methanol)
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Gasoline with metalliferous additives
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Diesel
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Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. Otherwise, engine damage may
occur. This does not include cleaning addi-
tives for the removal and prevention of res-
idue build-up. Gasoline may only be mixed
with cleaning additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz; see "Additives". You can
Of which
obtain further information from any author-
reserve
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Approx.
! To ensure the longevity and full perform-
3.7 US gal
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
(14.0 l)
unleaded gasoline must be used.
Approx.
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila-
2.4 US gal
ble and you have to refuel with unleaded
(9.0 l)
gasoline of a lower grade, observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
Only fill the fuel tank to half full with reg-
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ular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest
with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soon as possible.
Do not drive at the maximum speed.
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Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
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speeds over 3,000 rpm.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for assis-
tance.
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For further information, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10-compatible. You can
refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption.
Avoid driving at full throttle and sudden accel-
eration. Never refuel using fuel with a lower
AKI.
Information on refueling (
Additives in gasoline
! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline
must only be mixed with additives recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz. Comply with
page 169).
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