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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.
Vehicles with a diesel particulate filter:
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.
Vehicle without diesel particulate filter:
Only refuel using diesel fuel with a sul‐
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phur content less than 500 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 fatty acid methyl ester or vegetable
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oil
Paraffin or kerosene
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If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The following compatibility indication for fuel
applies to your vehicle:
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For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% by vol‐
ume bio-diesel (fatty acid methyl ester)
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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 178)
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On the fuel dispenser or pump nozzle suita‐
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ble for your vehicle throughout Europe
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. Keep the
fuel level low for the first refuelling with winter
diesel fuel, e.g. to reserve level. The fuel tank
can be filled as usual when next refuelling.
Further information on fuel can be obtained at a
filling station or a qualified specialist workshop.
Tank content and reserve fuel
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
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