fuel additives MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

#Keepchildrenawayfrom fuel.
#Keep doors and windowsclosed duringtherefueling process.
Ifyou orother people come into contact withfuel, observethefollowing:
#Immediatelyrinse fuel offyour skin withsoap andwater.
#If fuel comes into contact withyoureyes, immediatelyrinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater.Seek medicalattention immediately.
#Ifyou swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐tion immediately.Do not inducevomit‐ing.
#Change immediately out of clothingthathas come into contact withfuel.
&WARNINGRisk offireorexplosion fromelectrostaticcharge
Electrostaticchargecan createsparksandthereby ignite fuelvapors.
#Beforeyou openthe fuelfiller cap ortakehold ofthe pump nozzle,touchthemetallicvehicle body.This discharges any electrostaticchargethat may havebuilt up.
#Do notget intothevehicle again duringtherefueling process.Otherwise, electrostaticchargecouldbuild up again.
*NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Vehicles with agasoline engine:
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
#TheRONrequirement is located inthefuelfillerflap.
#Only refuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanol.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use with E10 fuel.
Neverrefuel using any ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
#Do not switchthe ignition on.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
*NOTEDo not use dieseltorefuelvehi‐cles with agasoline engine.
Ifyou accidentallyrefuel withthe wrong fuel:
RDo not switchthe ignition on. Otherwisefuel can enterthe engine.
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuelcouldresult in damagetothe fuel systemandthe engine. Therepair costs are high.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Only use products approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
You can identify operatingfluids approvedbyMercedes-Benzbythefollowing inscriptions onthe container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51 )
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operatingflu‐ids:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (by enteringthe designation)
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVoapp (by enteringthe designation)
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Fuel
Notes on fuelgradesforvehicles with agas‐oline engineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
*NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
#Onlyrefuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanolbyvolume.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use withE10 fuel.
Neverrefuel with one ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou haveaccidentallyrefueled withthewrong fuel:
#Do not switchonthe ignition.
#Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Iftheavailable fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐fur,this can produce unpleasant odors.
Onlyrefuel with fuel,that has at leastthe octanenumber specified inthe instruction label inthefuelfillerflap (→page180).
Ifyouwant maximum engine output:onlyrefuel with unleaded premium gradegasolinewith at least91AKI/95RON.
As atemporary measure, iftherecommendedfuel is notavailable,you may also use unleadedregulargasoline with an octane number of atleast87AKI/91RON.
*NOTEPrematurewearthrough unleadedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline with87AKI/91RON:
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#Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andtop up assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐mium gradegasoline.
#Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
#Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3000rpm.
This mayreduce engine performance andincrease fuel consumption. Neverrefuel usinggasoline with a lower octane number.
Further information on fuel can befound:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only:at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
*NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
#Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
ModelTotal capacity
All models21.1gal (80.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models2.1gal (8.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(→page 468).
47 0Technical data

Maneuvering assistance ...................... 237Parking ................................................ 233System limitations ...............................231
Active Service System PLUSsee ASSYSTPLUS
Active Speed Limit Assist....................... 206Display ................................................ 206Function .............................................. 206
ActiveSteering Assist.............................208Activating/deactivating .......................210Active EmergencyStop Assist ..............212Active Lane Change Assist...................210Displays inthe Instrument Display .......212Function .............................................. 208System limitations ...............................208
Adaptive cruise controlseeActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC
Adaptive Highbeam AssistFunction ..............................................14 8Switching on/off .................................14 9
AdditionalvaluerangeSetting display content ........................ 254
Additives..................................................470Engine oil .............................................470Fuel .....................................................470
Additives (engine oil)seeAdditives
Additives (fuel)seeFuel
Address booksee Contacts
Adjusting the balance/fader
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the bass, mid-range andtreble
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the mid-range, treble andbass
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Adjusting the soundfocus
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
Adjusting the sound optimization
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................377
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ......................................376
Burmester®surround sound system ....376
ADS PLUS damping systemsee AIRMATIC
After-sales service centersee ASSYST PLUS
Air bagReduced protection ...............................40
Air distributionSetting (multimedia system) ................161
Air freshener systemseePerfume atomizer
Air inletsee Air-water duct
Air pressureseeTirepressure
Index537

Front passenger headrestraintInstalling/removing (chauffeurmode) ..................................................101
Front passenger seatAdjusting fromthe driver's seat ............ 95Adjusting fromtherear passengercompartment ........................................ 95Installing/removingthe headrestraint (chauffeur mode) ...................101
Fuel...........................................................470Additives ..............................................470E10 ...................................................... 469Fuelreserve.........................................470Gasoline .............................................. 469Quality (gasoline) ................................ 469Refueling .............................................180sulfur content ...................................... 469Tank content ........................................470
Fuel consumptionOn-board computer .............................257
Function seatsee Door control panel
Function seat (rear passenger com‐partment)see Seat (rear passenger compartment)
Fuse insertseeFuses
Fuses........................................................ 430Beforereplacing a fuse ........................ 430Dashboard fuse box ............................ 432Fuse assignment diagram ...................430Fuse box inthe engine compartment .. 431Fuse box inthe front-passengerfoot‐well ...................................................... 432Fuse box inthe trunk ........................... 433Notes .................................................. 430
FusesseeFuses
G
Garage door openerClearingthe memory ...........................187Opening or closingthe door ................186Programming buttons ..........................184Radio equipment approval numbers ....187Resolving problems .............................186
Synchronizingtherolling code .............185
Gasstation searchStarting automatic search................... 305Switching automatic search on/off ......311Using automatic search.......................311
Gasoline...................................................469
Gearshiftrecommendation....................17 9
Genuine parts............................................19
Glassroofsee MAGIC SKYCONTROL
Glide mode...............................................180
GloveboxAirvent ................................................16 6Locking/unlocking ..............................12 3
H
Handbrakesee Electric parking brake
Handlingcharacteristics (unusual)....... 434
HANDS-FREEACCESS................................73
Hazardwarning lights.............................147
552Index

Head-up Display menu .........................261Media menu ........................................260Menu designs ...................................... 254Menuoverview .................................... 252Multifunction display ...........................255Navigation system menu ..................... 258Operating ............................................ 252Radio menu .........................................259Service menu ...................................... 256Telephone menu .................................. 260Trip menu ............................................ 257
On-boarddiagnostics interfacesee Diagnostics connection
Open-source software.............................. 29
Openingthe trunk lid usingyourfootHANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................73
OperatingfluidsAdditives (fuel) .....................................470Brakefluid ...........................................472Coolant (engine) ..................................472Engine oil .............................................470Fuel (gasoline) .....................................469Notes .................................................. 468Refrigerant (air conditioning system) ...474
Windshieldwasherfluid .......................473
Operating safetyDeclaration of conformity (wirelessvehicle components) ............................. 23Information ............................................ 22
Operating systemsee On-board computer
Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ................................. 20
Operator's Manual (digital).......................18
Overhead control panelMaking calls (Mercedes me connect).............................................................344Overview ...............................................10
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Paint code................................................ 466
Paintwork (cleaning instructions).........405
Panel heatingSetting .................................................112
Panic alarm................................................ 63Activating/deactivating ......................... 63
Panoramic sliding sunroofsee Sliding sunroof
Parcel net hooks......................................12 6
ParkpositionInserting ..............................................178Selecting automatically........................178
Parkingsee Electric parking brake
Parking aidseeParking AssistPARKTRONIC
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC.................. 222Activating ............................................ 225Adjustingwarningtones ...................... 225Function .............................................. 222Side impact protection ........................ 223Switching off ....................................... 225System limitations ...............................222
Parking assistance systemsseeActiveParking Assist
Parking brakesee Electric parking brake
Parkingfor anextended period..............19 0
Parking lights...........................................145
560Index