Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 424

422 Technical data
Fuel
Information on fuel grades for vehicles with
a gasoline engine
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 420).
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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 with low-sulfur unleaded
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fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10 vol.% 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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If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐
fur, this can produce unpleasant odors.
Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane
number specified in the instruction label in the
fuel filler flap ( page 139). This may reduce
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engine output and increase fuel consumption.
If you want maximum engine output: only
refuel with unleaded premium grade gasoline
with an octane number of at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also refuel with
unleaded regular gasoline with at least 87 AKI/
91 RON. This may reduce engine output and
increase fuel consumption.
Never refuel using gasoline with a lower RON.
* NOTE Premature wear caused by unlea‐
ded regular gasoline
Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
engine to wear more quickly and impair lon‐
gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is
unavailable and you have to refuel using
unleaded regular gasoline:
Only fill the fuel tank to half full with
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unleaded regular gasoline and refill as
soon as possible with unleaded pre‐
mium grade gasoline.
Do not drive at the maximum speed.
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Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
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speeds over 3,000 rpm.
Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐
lowing locations:
at a gas station
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at a qualified specialist workshop
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USA only: at http://www.mbusa.com
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