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382 Technical data
a mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded petrol
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Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identified by the
Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.
Depending on the country, the fuels you can use
in your vehicle may differ from the information in
the Owner's Manual. The fuels that have been
approved for your vehicle can be found on the
instruction label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Fuel
Notes on fuel quality
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
page 380).
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* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Small amounts of the wrong fuel may cause
damage to the fuel system, engine and emis-
sion control system.
Never under any circumstances refuel with
any of the following fuels:
Diesel
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Regular petrol with an octane number
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lower than 91 RON
Petrol with more than 10% ethanol by vol-
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ume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
Petrol with more than 3% methanol by vol-
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ume, e.g. M15, M30
Petrol with additives containing metal
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If you have refuelled with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul-
phur, it may produce unpleasant odours.
Refuel only using unleaded, sulphur-free spark-
ignition engine fuel that conforms to European
EN 228, or an equivalent specification.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by vol-
ume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
The following compatibility indications for fuel
apply to your vehicle:
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For petrol with maximum 5% ethanol by vol-
ume
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For petrol with maximum 10% ethanol by vol-
ume
The compatibility indications for fuel on the vehi-
cle according to the European standard EN 16942
can be found on the information label in the fuel
filler flap or on the fuel dispenser or pump nozzle
suitable for your vehicle throughout Europe.
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