Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 483

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 479).
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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% ethanol by volume. Your vehicle is suita‐
ble for use with E10 fuel.
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 10% ethanol by vol‐
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ume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
petrol with more than 3% methanol by
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volume, e.g. M15, M30
petrol with additives containing metal
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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 indications for fuel
apply to your vehicle:
Technical data 481
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For petrol with maximum 5% ethanol by vol‐
ume
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For petrol with maximum 10% ethanol by vol‐
ume
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.