Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 354

352 Technical data
heating oil
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pure bio-diesel or vegetable oil
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paraffin or kerosene
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If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wrong fuel:
do not switch on the ignition.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The following compatibility mark for fuel applies
to your vehicle:
1
For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% by vol‐
ume bio-diesel (fatty acid methyl ester)
In accordance with the European standard
EN 16942, you will find the compatibility marks
for fuel in the following places:
on the vehicle on the instruction label in the
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fuel filler flap
throughout Europe on the fuel pumps or
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pump nozzles suitable for your vehicle
XTL-compatible vehicles
Alternatively, you can also refuel with paraffinic
diesel fuel (e.g. HVO=hydrogenated vegetable oil,
GTL=Gas-To-Liquid) that complies with the Euro‐
pean standard EN 15940. Paraffinic diesel fuels
are collectively known as XTL.
In accordance with European standard EN 16942,
the following fuel compatibility marks apply to
your XTL-compatible vehicle:
1
For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% by vol‐
ume bio-diesel (fatty acid methyl ester)
2
For paraffinic diesel fuel
% Refuel with paraffinic diesel fuels to
EN 15940 only if the appropriate compati‐
bility mark is present in your fuel filler
flap.
Notes on low outside temperatures
Refuel your vehicle with as much winter diesel
fuel as possible at the beginning of winter.
Before switching to winter diesel fuel, the fuel
tank should be as empty as possible. When first
refuelling with winter diesel fuel, only refuel using
a small amount, e.g. to reserve level. When refu‐
elling the next time, the fuel tank can be filled
normally again.
Further information on fuel is available:
at a filling station
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at a qualified specialist workshop
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Tank content and fuel reserve
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Tank content and fuel reserve
Diesel engine
OM651
OM651
OM651/OM642
Total capacity
approx. 50 litres
approx. 65 litres
approx. 71 litres