Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 144

142 Driving and parking
* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Fuel that does not conform to the required
quality can lead to increased wear as well as
damage to the engine and exhaust system.
Only use the fuel recommended.
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* 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 premium
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grade fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10 % ethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Do not refuel using:
Diesel
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E15, E85, E100
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Gasoline containing methanol (M15, M30,
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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.
Do not switch on the ignition if you
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accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys‐
tem. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel could result in damage to the fuel
system and the engine. Notify a quali‐
fied specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained com‐
pletely.
* NOTE Do not overfill the fuel tank as this
may damage the fuel system.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
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nozzle switches off.
* NOTE Do not overfill the fuel tank as oth‐
erwise fuel could spray out when the
pump nozzle is removed.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
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nozzle switches off.
Requirement
The vehicle must be unlocked.
% 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 372).
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