Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 353

Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
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ronmentally responsible manner.
Operating fluids include the following:
fuels
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exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
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AdBlue
lubricants
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coolant
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brake fluid
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windscreen washer fluid
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climate control system refrigerants
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Use only products recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Damage caused by the use of products that
have not been approved is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz guarantee or goodwill gestures.
You can identify operating fluids approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
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MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
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Further information on approved operating fluids:
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
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ating Fluids at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.com (by entering the designation)
at a qualified specialist workshop
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& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
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tion of sparks must be avoided.
Switch off the ignition and, if available,
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the stationary heater, before and while
refuelling the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
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contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapour.
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Keep children away from fuel.
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Keep doors and windows closed during
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the refuelling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
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soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your
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eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
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tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐
ing.
Change immediately out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.
Fuel
Notes on fuel grades on vehicles with diesel
engines
General notes
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 350).
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& WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel.
While the engine is running, component parts
in the exhaust system may overheat without
warning.
Never refuel using petrol in diesel
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engines.
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.
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* NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and emission control system.
Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel
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that conforms to the European standard
EN 590 or an equivalent specification.
In countries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, only fill up with low-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content of less than
50 ppm.
Never refuel with:
petrol
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marine diesel
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