Refueling - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Refueling

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Refueling
Fuel
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary
heaters (sparks) are therefore prohibited
when handling fuel.
Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
G
WARNING
Avoid any contact with fuels.
You can damage your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuel or if you
inhale fuel vapors.
%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 system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
! Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
G
WARNING
Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with gasoline.
This causes damage to the fuel system and
engine and could result in the vehicle catching
fire.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Even small amounts of
gasoline will cause damage to the fuel
system and engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you
accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines.
Notify a qualified specialist workshop and
have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand
door when viewed in the direction of travel. It
is only possible to open the fuel filler flap
when the front door is open.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Switch off the auxiliary heating system
( Y page 106).
X
Open the front left-hand door first, and then
the fuel filler flap.
X
Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel
vapors from entering the vehicle.
X
Turn fuel filler cap ; counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from strap :.
X
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
X
Replace tank filler cap ; and turn
clockwise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap
is closed fully.
X
Open the front left-hand door first, and then
close the filler flap.
You will find information about fuel in the
"Service products" section (
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Switch off the auxiliary heating system
( Y page 106).
X
Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel
vapors from entering the vehicle.
Y
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