fuel tank capacity MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020 MY20 Operator’s Manual

inscription on the containers: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 228.5).
You can obtain further information at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Additives for approved operating fluids are nei-
ther required nor permitted. Approved fuel
additives are the exception. Additives can
cause engine damage and must therefore not
be added to the operating fluids.
The use of additives is always the responsibil-
ity of the vehicle operator. The use of additives
may result in the restriction or loss of your
Limited Warranty entitlements. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handling
of fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creat-
ing sparks under all circumstances. Switch
off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary
heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuels are toxic and harmful to health. There
is a risk of injury.
You must avoid fuels coming into contact
with skin, eyes and clothes or being swal-
lowed.
Do not inhale the fuel vapors. Keep children
away from fuels.
Keep doors and windows closed during the
refueling process.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following points:
R Immediately rinse the fuel off your skin
with soap and water.
R If you get fuel into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes throughly with clean
water. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately. R
Seek medical attention immediately if fuel
has been swallowed. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
When handling, storing and disposing of fuels,
please observe the relevant regulations.
Tank contents Depending on equipment, the total capacity of
the fuel tank may vary.
Total capacity
18.5 US gal (70.0 l)
of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 3.2 US gal
(12.0 l ) Gasoline
Fuel grade
Observe the notes on service products.
! Damage due to wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel may
cause damage to the fuel system, engine
and emission control system.
R Only refuel low-sulfur unleaded fuel with
at least

91 AKI/95 RON.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Your vehicle is E10 compatible.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
R Diesel
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M50, M85, M100
R Gasoline with additives containing metal
Do not mix fuels such as these with gaso-
line. Gasoline must only be mixed with
cleaning additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
If the wrong fuel was accidentally used for
refueling:
R Do not switch on the ignition.
R Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on fuel additives (Y page 307). If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in
sulfur, this can produce unpleasant odors. 306
Service products and capacities
Technical data