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To avoid creating another electrostatic
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charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refuelling process.
& WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel.
While the vehicle is running, component parts
in the exhaust system may overheat without
warning.
Never refuel using petrol.
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Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.
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* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a petrol engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Refuel only using unleaded, sulphur-free
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spark-ignition engine fuel that conforms
to European EN 228, or an equivalent
specification.
Petrol can contain up to 25 %‑ of ethanol by
volume.
See the information label in the fuel filler
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flap for compatible fuels.
Further information about compatible fuels
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Throughout Europe, you can find compatibility
markings on fuel pumps or pump nozzles suit-
able for your vehicle.
Never refuel with one 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 3 % methanol by
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volume‑, e. g. M15, M30
petrol with metallic additives
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If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel with sulphur-free diesel fuel.
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In countries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, only refuel with low-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content below 50
ppm.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
Petrol
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Marine diesel
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Heating oil
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Pure biodiesel or vegetable oil
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