Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
HEnvironmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
!Do not switch on the ignition if you acciden-
tally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
You will find further information about fuel and
fuel grades under "Service products and capaci-
ties" (
Ypage 305).
Refueling procedure
:Fuel filler flap
;Fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table (Ypage 280)
?Fuel filler neck
Fuel filler flap :is on the left side of the vehicle
behind the front door. It is only possible to open fuel filler flap :when the front door is open.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
fuel filler flap :.
XClose all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors
from entering the vehicle interior.
XTurn fuel filler cap ;counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from the strap.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into tank ?and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Fuel may otherwise leak out.
XReplace tank filler cap ;on tank ?and turn
clockwise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
close filler flap :.
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or the
fuel tank are defective.
XTurn the SmartKey immediately to position 0
in the ignition lock and remove it.
XDo not restart the engine under any circum-
stances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
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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 qualified
specialist workshop.
Additives for approved service products are nei-
ther required nor permitted. Approved fuel addi-
tives are the exception. Additives can cause
engine damage and must therefore not be
added to the service products.
The use of additives is always the responsibility
of the vehicle operator. The use of additives may
result in the restriction or loss of your Limited
Warranty entitlements.
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handling of
fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creating
sparks under all circumstances. Switch off the
engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately 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 capacity18.5 US gal (70.0 l)
of which reserve
fuelApprox. 3.2 US gal
(12.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AK I/95 RON.
!Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicle with other fuels can lead to dam-
age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust
system.
!Do not use the following:
RE15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol)
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle.
!Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel sys-
tem due to contaminated fuel.
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The following components of the different vehi-
cle versions influence fuel consumption:
Rtire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire condi-
tion
Rtransmission ratios for the drive assemblies
Radditional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system)
For these reasons, the actual consumption fig-
ures for your vehicle may deviate from the con-
sumption figures determined according to EU
Directive 80/1268/EE C.
Details on fuel consumption can be called up in
the on-board computer:
Ron vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 172)
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 179)
Engine oil
General notes
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on operating fluids (Ypage 304).
The quality of the engine oil used is of decisive
importance for the engine's functionality and
operating life. Mercedes-Benz continually
approves engine oils based on complex experi-
ments according to the current state of the art. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having
the oil changed at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Information about engine oils approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be obtained:
Rfrom any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
Ron the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co
mbyenterin g
th edesignation ,e.g. 229.5.
Mercedes-Ben zapprova lis indicate don th eoil
container by th einscription „MB-Freigabe “or
„MB Approval“ and th ecorrespondin gdesigna-
tion ,e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.5.
Designation sof th eapprove dengin eoils for
your vehicl e
MB-Freigabe or MB
Approval229.5
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you only use
approve dmultigrade engin eoils of th eSA E
classe sSA E0W-30 and SA E0W-40 or
SA E5W-30 and SA E5W-40. These engin eoils
ensur eoptimum lubrication eve nat ver ylow
outside temperatures (
Ypage 308).
Whe ntoppin gup, we recommen dthat you only
use engin eoil of th esam egrade (MB-Freigabe
or MB Approvaldesignation )and SA Eclass as
th eoil filled at th elast oil change.
iIf th eengin eoils listed in th etable are no t
available, you may add th efollowin gengin e
oils until th enext oil change:
RMB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.1, or
ACE AA3
This mus tonly be added once and th eamount
mus tno tbe greate rthan 1qt (1. 0l).
Subsequentl yhav eth eengin eoil changed at
th eearliest possibl eopportunity.
!Using engin eoils of another grade qualit yis
no tpermitted.
Capacities
!Do no tadd to omuc hoil. addin gto omuc h
engin eoil can result in damage to th eengin e
or to th ecatalytic converter. Hav eexcess
engin eoil siphoned off .
Oil change includin goil filter
Engin eoilApprox. 2US gal
(7.75 l)
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