Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual page 130

Refuelling
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Keep the doors and windows closed while
refuelling.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following points:
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
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soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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rinse your eyes with clean water immedi-
ately. Consult a doctor without delay.
Consult a doctor without delay if you
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swallow fuel. Do not induce vomiting.
Immediately change out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.
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WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handing
of fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, naked flames, smoking and creat-
ing sparks under all circumstances. Switch
off the ignition and auxiliary heating before
carrying out work to the fuel system. Always
wear protective gloves.
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WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that
of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is run-
ning, components in the exhaust system
may overheat unnoticed. There is a risk of
fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
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diesel engine. Even small amounts of petrol
result in damage to the fuel system and
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 completely.
! Do not add any special fuel additives to
the diesel fuel.
Special fuel additives can lead to:
malfunctions
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damage to the catalytic converter
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engine damage
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You will find further information on fuel in the
"Service products" section (
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Environmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage sys-
tem, the surface waters, the ground water or
into the ground.
Before filling the tank
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Switch off the engine.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Switch off the auxiliary heating (
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Turn the key back in the ignition lock as far
as it will go.
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Observe the fuel grade (
! If you are using drums or canisters to
refuel the vehicle, you should filter the fuel
before adding it.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
i Regularly check the fuel prefilter with
heated water separator for condensation.
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Important safety notes
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AdBlue is a water-soluble fluid for the
exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines.
It is:
non-toxic
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colourless
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non-flammable
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When opening the AdBlue
amounts of ammonia vapours may escape.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent smell and
are particularly irritable to skin, mucous mem-
branes and eyes. You may experience a burn-
ing sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. A
dry cough and watering eyes are also possible.
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