Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 438

436 Technical data
Change immediately out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.
Fuel
Information on fuel grades for vehicles with
petrol engines
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 434).
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* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free
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fuel that conforms to European EN 228,
or an equivalent specification.
Fuel of this specification may contain up to
10 vol. % ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for
use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel using:
diesel
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regular petrol with an octane number
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lower than 91 RON
petrol with more than 10 vol. % ethanol
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e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
petrol with more than 3 vol. % methanol
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e.g. M15, M30
petrol with additives containing metal
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If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
do not switch the ignition on.
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consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The following compatibility indications for fuel
apply to your vehicle:
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For petrol with maximum 5 vol.% ethanol
2 For petrol with maximum 10 vol.% ethanol
According to European standard EN 16942 you
can find the compatibility indications at the fol‐
lowing locations:
on the instruction label on the fuel filler flap
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on the fuel pump or pump nozzle suitable for
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your vehicle throughout Europe
If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐
phur, this can produce unpleasant odours.
The recommended octane number for your vehi‐
cle can also be found on the instruction label in
the fuel filler flap ( page 187).
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