Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 142

140 Driving and parking
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
The RON requirement is located in the
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fuel filler flap.
Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded
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fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your
vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel using:
Diesel
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Gasoline with more than 10 vol.% ethanol,
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e.g. E15, E85, E100
Gasoline with more than 3 vol.% metha‐
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nol, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
Gasoline 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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* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi‐
cles with a gasoline engine.
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the ignition. Otherwise
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fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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Have the fuel tank and fuel lines
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drained completely.
* NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused
by overfilled fuel tanks.
Only fill the fuel tank until the fuel
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pump nozzle switches off.
If you have added too much fuel because of a
defective filling pump:
Do not switch the ignition on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
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nozzle switches off.
Requirements:
The vehicle is unlocked.
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% Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 420).
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