Grade (Gasoline) - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Service products and filling capacities
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Fuel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
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WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
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using soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
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tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
Immediately change out of clothing which
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has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary
depending on the equipment in the vehicle.
Model
All models
Model
All models
Gasoline
Fuel grade
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Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
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 qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
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Only refuel using unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
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Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicle with other fuels can lead to engine
failure.
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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 additives for
the removal and prevention of residue build-
up. Gasoline may only be mixed with cleaning
additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz;
see "Additives". You can obtain further infor-
Total capa-
mation from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
city
Center.
25.4 US gal
!
To ensure the longevity and full perform-
(96.0 l)
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasoline must be used.
Of which
reserve
Approx.
3.7 US gal
(14.0 l)