fuel additives MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2019 Owners Manual

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WARNING Risk offire from fuel mixture
Ve hicles with a diesel engine:
If yo u mix diesel fuel with petrol, theflash
point of the fuel mixture is lo werth an that of
pure diesel fuel.
While the engine is running, component
pa rts in theex haust sy stem may overheat
without warning. #
Neverre fuel using petrol. #
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel Ve
hicles with a petrol engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem. #
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphu r-free
fuel that con form sto European EN 228,
or an equi valent specification. #
The RONrequ irement is located in the
fuel filler flap. Fu
el of this specification may con tain up to
10 %ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use
with E10 fuel.
Ne verre fuel using any of thefo llowing fuels:
R diesel
R regular petrol with an octane number
lo we rth an 91 RON
R petrol with more than 10%ethanol byvol‐
ume, e.g. E15, E30, E85, E100
R petrol with more than 3% me thanol by
vo lume, e.g. M15, M30
R petrol with additives con taining me tal
If yo u acciden tally refuel with the wrong fuel: #
Do not switch the ignition on. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel Ve
hicles with a diesel engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem. #
Only refuel using sulphu r-free diesel
fuel that con form sto European stand‐
ard EN 590, or an equivalent specifica‐
tion.
In countries without sulphur-f ree diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Ne verre fuel using any of thefo llowing fuels:
R petrol
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R pure bio-diesel fuel or vege table oil
R paraf fin or kerosene
If yo u accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel: #
Do not switch the ignition on. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving and parking
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Fu
el Information on fuel
grades forve hicles with
petrol engines
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 597).
* NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem. #
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphu r-free
fuel that con form sto European EN 228,
or an equi valent specification.
Fu el of this specification may con tain up to
10 %ethanol by volume. Your vehicle is suita‐
ble for use with E10 fuel.
Ne verre fuel with one of thefo llowing fuels:
R diesel
R regular petrol with an octane number
lo we rth an 91 RON R
petrol with more than 10%ethanol byvol‐
ume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
R petrol with more than 3% me thanol by
vo lume, e.g. M15, M30
R petrol with additives con taining me tal
If yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled with the
wrong fuel: #
do not swit chon the ignition. #
consult a qualified specialist workshop. The
following compatibility indications for fuel
apply to yourvehicle: 1
For petrol with maximum 5% ethanol byvol‐
ume
2 For petrol with maximum 10%ethanol by vol‐
ume
Ac cording toEuropean standard EN 1694 2you
can find the compatibility indications at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R onthe instruction label on the fuel filler flap
R onthe fuel pump or pump nozzle suitable for
yo ur vehicle thro ughout Europe
If th eav ailable fuel is not suf ficiently low in sul‐
phu r,th is can produce unpleasant odours. Te
ch nical da ta599

The
recommended octane number foryo ur vehi‐
cle can also be found on the instruction label in
th e fuel filler flap (/ page212).
As a temp orary measure, if there commended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded petrol with at least 91RON. This may
re duce engine output and increase fuel con‐
sum ption.
Ne verre fuel using petrol with an even lo wer
RO N.
Fu rther information on fuel can be obtained at a
fi lling station or a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on additives in petrol
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 597).
* NO
TEDama gefrom use of unsuitable
additives Even small amounts of
the wrong additive
may lead tomalfunctions occur ring. #
Only add cleaning additives recommen‐
ded byMercedes-Benz tothe fuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel
brands that ha veadditives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not
ha ve suf ficient additives. Residue could build up
in the fuel injection sy stem as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz
service centre, the fuel may be mixed with the
cleaning additive recommended byMercedes-
Benz. Be sure toobser vethe no tes and mixing
ra tios speci fied on the conta iner.
Information on fuel grades forve hicles with
a diesel engine
Gene ral no tes
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 597). &
WARNING Risk offire from fuel mixture
If yo u mix diesel fuel with petrol, theflash
point of the fuel mixture is lo werth an that of
pure diesel fuel.
While the engine is running, component
pa rts in theex haust sy stem may overheat
without warning. #
Neverre fuel using petrol in diesel
engines. #
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem. #
Only refuel using sulphu r-free diesel
fuel that con form sto European stand‐
ard EN 590, or an equivalent specifica‐
tion.
In countries without sulphur-f ree diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Ne verre fuel with one of thefo llowing fuels:
R petrol
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R pure bio-diesel fuel or vege table oil 600
Tech nical da ta

Ac
tive headlamps .................................... 16 0
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st..................... 255
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .257
Fu nction .............................................. 255
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist .................... 309
Ac tivating/deactivating ........................ 311
Ac tivating/deactivating thewa rning .... 311
Fu nction .............................................. 309
Setting the sensitivity ........................... 311
Sy stem limitations ...............................3 09
Ac tive Parking Assist .............................. 293
Cross Traf fic Alert ............................... 299
Drive AwayAssi st................................ 298
Exiting a pa rking space ...................... .296
Fu nction .............................................. 293
Manoeuvring assi stance ...................... 300
Pa rking ................................................ 295
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 93
Ac tive Se rvice Sy stem PLUS
see AS SYST PLUS
Ac tive Speed Limit Assi st....................... 251
Display ................................................. 251
Fu nction ............................................... 251 Ac
tive Steering Assist ............................ .253
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .255
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assist .............2 57
Ac tive Lane Change Assi st.................. 255
Displa ysinthe instrument display .......2 58
Fu nction .............................................. 253
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 53
Ac tive Traf fic Jam Assist
Fu nction .............................................. 257
Ad aptive brake lights ..............................241
Ad aptive cruise control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Ad aptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED
see Intelligent Light Sy stem
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Fu nction .............................................. 16 2
Switching on/off ................................. 16 3
Ad Blue ®
.................................................... 601
Ad ditives .............................................. 601
Capacity .............................................. 602
Consum ption ...................................... .602
Fill le vel .............................................. .325
No tes ................................................... 215
Purity ................................................... 601 Ra
nge ................................................. .325
To pping up ...........................................2 16
Ad ditional door lo ck.................................. 86
Ad diti ves.................................................. 602
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 601
Engine oil ............................................ 602
Fu el ..................................................... 600
Ad diti ves (AdBlue ®
)
see AdBlue ®
Ad diti ves (engine oil)
see Additives
Ad diti ves (fuel)
see Fuel
Ad dress book
see Contacts
Ad justing the balance/ fader
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem ....................................... 51 8
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....5 17
Ad justing the bass, mid- range and
treble
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem ....................................... 51 8680
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