Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 540

Fuel
Information on additives in petrol
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 535).
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* NOTE Damage from use of unsuitable
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive
may lead to malfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additives recommen‐
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ded by Mercedes-Benz to the fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel
brands that have additives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not
have sufficient additives. Residue could build up
in the fuel injection system as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz
service centre, the fuel may be mixed with the
cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Be sure to observe the notes and mixing
ratios specified on the container.
Information on fuel grades for vehicles with
a diesel engine
General notes
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 535).
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& WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel.
While the engine is running, component
parts in the exhaust system may overheat
without warning.
Never refuel using petrol in diesel
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engines.
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.
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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.
Technical data 537
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: