Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 155

Refuelling
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Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating
before refuelling.
G
WARNING
Do not come into contact with fuels.
It is hazardous to your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapours.
G
WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a die-
sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
would result in damage to the fuel system and
engine, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, immediately.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, immediately.
vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage
to the fuel system and the engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you acci-
dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other-
wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify
a qualified specialist workshop and have
the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com-
pletely.
Petrol (EN 228, DIN 51626)
Fuel grade
! Only refuel using unleaded premium-
grade petrol with at least
95 RON/85 MON, which conforms to Euro-
pean standard EN 228 or an equivalent
specification.
! Do not use the following:
E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
R
E100 (100% ethanol)
R
M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
R