fuel tank removal MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

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WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a die-
sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
would result in damage to the fuel system and
engine, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage
to the fuel system and the engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you acci-
dentally refuel with the wrong fuel .Other-
wise, the fuel will ente rthe fuel lines. Notify
a qualified specialist workshop and have
the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com-
pletely. Petrol (EN 228, DIN 51626)
Fuel grade !
Only refuel using unleaded premium-
grade petrol with at least
95 RON/85 MON, which conforms to Euro-
pean standard EN 228 or an equivalent
specification.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
R E100 (100% ethanol)
R M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
R M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)
R M100 (100% methanol)
R Petrol with metallic additives
R Diesel
Do not mix fuels such as this with petrol
and do not use any additives. Doing so may
cause engine damage. This does not
include additives for the removal and pre-
vention of residue build-up. Petrol must
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. More information about
recommended additives can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. !
Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10 compatible. You can
refuel your vehicle using E10 premium-
grade petrol.
i If the recommended fuel is not available,
but only as a temporary measure, you may
also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. This may reduce
engine performance and increase fuel con-
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the fuel grade available
may not be adequate and could cause
deposits to build up. In consultation with a
Mercedes-Ben zService Centre, this petrol
may be mixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz( part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios specified on the
container.
For further information on "Fuel", see
(Y page 380).
AMG vehicles !
Only refuel using super-grade unleaded
petrol with at least 98 RON/88 MON,
which conforms to European standard EN
228 or equivalent.
You can otherwise impair engine output or
damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium-grade unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine
performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. Avoid driving at full throttle.
! In emergencies, and only if the recom-
mended fuel is not available, you may also
use standard unleaded petrol, 91 RON/
82.5 MON. Refuelling
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