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Diesel fuel
Read and observe
and
The correct fuel for the vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap
» Fig. 310
on page 266.
The vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel that complies with the Euro-
pean standard EN 590 (in Germany also DIN 51628, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590,
in Russia GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590: 2004, in India IS 1460/Bharat IV or in
an emergency IS 1460/Bharat III).
The diesel fuel may contain maximum 7% biodiesel (B7 - In Germany in ac-
cordance with DIN 52638, in Austria ÖNORM C 1590, in France EN 590).
Operating under different weather conditions
Use only diesel in accordance with the current or expected weather condi-
tions. Ask the petrol station personnel whether the diesel fuel offered corre-
sponds to these conditions.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of en-
gine damage and damage to the exhaust system.
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
■
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is put into the tank, do not start the engine or
switch on the ignition!
The biofuel RME must not be used!
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CAUTION
Diesel fuel additives
The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
■
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you
do not add any fuel additives to the diesel - - there is a risk of engine damage
or damage to the exhaust system.
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General Maintenance
on page 266 first.
Refuel CNG (compressed natural gas)
Fig. 313 Natural gas filler tubes
Read and observe
and
Refuel with natural gas under the following conditions.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off
Natural gas refuelling may vary from station to station. If refuelling with natu-
ral gas at a station is unfamiliar to you, get someone to instruct you or allow
the fuelling operation to be carried out by the station staff.
Refuelling operation
›
Open the fuel filler flap.
›
Remove cap
» Fig.
313in the direction of the arrow and insert connector
A
for the refuelling system into filler neck
The fuel tank is full when the compressor of the refuelling system automatical-
ly switches off.
›
Check that sealing ring
» Fig.
C
the sealing ring has slipped on the connector, reinsert it into the filler neck.
›
Insert cap
into the filler neck and close the fuel filler flap until it locks into
A
place.
The natural gas refuelling systems have an overfill protection relating to the
outdoor temperature. At very high outside temperatures, it may happen that
the gas tank may not be fully refuelled.
on page 266 first.
» page
118.
.
B
313has remained inserted in filler neck
. If
B
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