Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2012 Operator's Manual page 384

Service products and capacities
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i The data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
on the vehicle identification plate
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( Y page 381)
on the lower edge of the windshield
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( Y page 382)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X
Fold floor covering : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.
Engine number
Emission control information plate,
:
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
Engine number (stamped into the
;
crankcase)
VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R
additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment
R
(DEF)
lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R
coolant
R
brake fluid
R
windshield washer fluid
R
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center
or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
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WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.