Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 291

Reserve fuel tank (gasoline engines)
Gasoline engine
M274
Fuel tank total capacity (diesel engines)
Diesel engine
OM642
OM651
OM654
Reserve fuel tank (diesel engines)
Diesel engine
OM642
OM651
OM654
DEF (vehicles with a diesel engine only)
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▌Notes on DEF
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( / page 285).
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DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas
aftertreatment of diesel engines.
* NOTE Irritation of skin, eyes and respira-
tory tract by DEF
DEF may be irritating if inhaled, swallowed or if
it comes in contact with eyes or skin. When
the tank is opened, ammonia vapors may
escape.
Do not inhale or swallow DEF.
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Avoid contact of DEF with skin, eyes or
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clothing.
Keep DEF away from children.
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Only fill the DEF tank in well-ventilated
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areas.
Reserve
Approx. 5 US gal
(19 liters)
Total capacity
Approx. 25 US gal
(93 liters)
* NOTE Damage caused by additives in DEF
Approx. 21 gal
(93 liters)
or
Approx. 16 gal
(71 liters)
Reserve
Approx. 5 US gal
(19 liters)
Approx. 3.2 US gal
* NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused
(12 liters)
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If you open the DEF
ammonia vapor may be released. Do not inhale any
ammonia vapors that may be released. Only fill the
DEF
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If a person has come into contact with DEF,
observe the following points:
If DEF is swallowed, drink plenty of water
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and seek medical attention immediately.
If DEF has gotten into the eyes, rinse the
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eyes with water for 15 minutes, also under
the eyelids.
Immediately rinse off DEF from the skin
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with water.
or by diluting DEF
The DEF exhaust gas aftertreatment system
could be destroyed by the following:
Additives in DEF
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Diluting DEF
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Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
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22241.
Do not mix additives.
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Do not dilute DEF.
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by impurities in DEF
Impurities in DEF result in the following:
Higher emission values
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Damage to the catalytic converter
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Engine damage
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Malfunctions in the DEF exhaust gas after-
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treatment system
Avoid impurities in DEF.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Soiling with DEF
DEF residue crystallizes after some time and
stain the affected surfaces.
Immediately rinse surfaces that come in
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contact with DEF when filling with water
or remove DEF with a damp cloth and
cold water.
If DEF has already crystallized, clean using a
sponge and cold water.
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tank, small amounts of
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tank in well-ventilated areas.