MOBILITY
Fuel
Fuel
Safety information
NOTICE
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, coun-
try-specific and optional equipment offered
with the series. It also describes features
and functions that are not necessarily avail-
able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also ap-
plies to safety-related functions and sys-
tems. When using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel
system and engine. Furthermore, the cat-
alytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not refuel or add the following in the case
of gasoline engines:
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Leaded gasoline.
Metallic additives, for instance man-
ganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Contact an
authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many filling sta-
tions sell fuel that has been customized to
winter or summer conditions. Fuel that is
available in winter, for instance helps make
a cold start easier.
NOTICE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is a risk of damage
to property. Do not use fuels with a higher
ethanol content than recommended. Do
not refuel with fuels containing methanol,
e.g. M5 to M100.
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.
NOTICE
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as
containing metal must not be used.
Fuel that does not comply with the mini-
mum quality can compromise engine func-
tion or cause engine damage. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not fill with
fuel that does not comply with the mini-
mum quality.
You can fill up using fuel with a maximum
ethanol content of 10 %; e.g., E10.
To achieve nominal values for mileage and
consumption, follow the specified fuel qual-
ity in the sales literature.
The use of fuels of minimum quality has no
influence on the service life of the engine.
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