Refueling - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual

142 Driving and parking
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐
cially for maintaining a safe distance from the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in lane.
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In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.

Refueling

Refueling the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, open flames, smoking and creation
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of sparks must be avoided.
Switch off the ignition and, if available,
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the stationary heater, before and while
refueling 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 vapor.
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Keep children away from fuel.
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Keep doors and windows closed during
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the refueling 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.
& WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
Before you open the fuel filler cap or
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take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the
metallic vehicle body.
To avoid creating another electrostatic
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charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refueling process.
* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel with low-sulfur gasoline.
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This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your
vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.