Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 436

* 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 sulphur-free diesel
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fuel that conforms to European stand‐
ard EN 590, or an equivalent specifica‐
tion.
In countries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only low-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
petrol
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marine diesel
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heating oil
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pure bio-diesel fuel or vegetable oil
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paraffin or kerosene
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If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wrong fuel:
Do not switch the ignition on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The following compatibility indication for fuel
applies to your vehicle:
1
For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% by vol‐
ume bio-diesel (fatty acid methyl ester)
According to European standard EN 16942 you
can find the compatibility indications at the fol‐
lowing locations:
on the vehicle on the information label in the
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fuel filler flap ( page 215)
/
on the fuel pump or pump nozzle suitable for
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your vehicle throughout Europe
Technical data 433
Information on low outside temperatures
Refuel your vehicle with as much winter diesel
fuel as possible at the beginning of winter.
Before changing over to winter diesel fuel, the
fuel tank should be empty, if possible. When first
refuelling with winter diesel fuel, only refuel
using a small amount, e.g. to reserve level. The
fuel tank can be filled as usual when next refuel‐
ling.
Further information on fuel can be obtained at a
filling station or a qualified specialist workshop.
Tank content and reserve fuel
Model Total capacity
All models
Model of which reserve
All models
90.0 litres
fuel
9.0 litres