2021 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS MPV fuel cap release

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The ignition is switched off.
R The front left-hand door is open.
% Do not
get ba ckinto theve hicle during the
re fuelling process. Otherwise, electros tatic
ch arge could build up again.
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
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Open fuel filler flap 1. #
Turn fuel filler cap 2anti-clockwise and
re mo veit. #
Close all vehicle doors topreve nt fuel
va pours from entering theve hicle interior. #
Comple tely slide thefiller neck of the pump
nozzle into theta nk, hook in place and refuel. #
Fillthe fuel tank only until the pump nozzle
switches off. #
Replace fuel filler cap 2and turn it clock‐
wise.
Yo u will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed full y. #
Open the front left-hand door. #
Close fuel filler flap 1.
% Ve
hicles with a diesel engine and incor‐
re ct fuelling pr otector against refuelling
with petrol: thefiller neck is designed for
re fuelling at diesel filling pumps for
passenger vehicles.
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hicles with a diesel engine without an
incor rect fuelling pr otector: refuelling pre‐
fe rred at diesel filling pumps for passenger
ve hicles. Ho wever,yo u can also refuel at a
diesel filling pump for lor ries.
% If
th e fuel tank has been run comple tely dr y,
to p up with at least 5 l of fuel. Before starting th
e engine again: switch on the ignition three
or four times.
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hicles that can use a mixture of fuels can
be recognised bythest icke r "Ethanol up to
E85!" on the fuel filler flap. Ad
Blue ® Note
s onAdBlue ®
Ad Blue ®
is a wate r-soluble fluid forth eex haust
ga s af tertre atment of diesel engines. In order for
th eex haust gas af tertre atment tofunction prop‐
er ly, only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with
ISO 222 41 .
Ad Blue ®
has thefo llowing properties:
R non-t oxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If yo u open theAd Blue ®
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released. Fill the
Ad Blue ®
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not let AdBlue ®
come into contact wi thskin,
ey es or clo thes. Keep AdBlue ®
aw ay from chil‐
dren.
Do not ingest AdBlue ®
. If AdBlue ®
is swallo wed,
immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly.
Drink plenty of water.Seek medical attention at
once.
Obser vethe no tes on the operating fluid AdBlue ®
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Ad Blue ®
av ailability:
R AdBlue ®
can be topped up at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R AdBlue ®
is available at numerous filling sta‐
tions via AdBlue ®
filling pumps.
R Alternatively, AdBlue ®
is available at qualified
specialist workshops, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, and at numerous filling sta‐
tions as an AdBlue ®
re fill canis ter or AdBlue ®
re fill bottle.
% Ensure
the connection between there fill con‐
ta iner and vehicle filler neck does not drip. 14 8
Driving and pa rking

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NO
TEDama geand malfunctions caused
by impurities in AdBlue ® Impuri
ties in AdBlue ®
re sult in thefo llowing:
R higher emission values
R damage tothe catalytic con verter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in theAd Blue ®
ex haust gas
af te rtre atment sy stem #
Avoid impurities in AdBlue ®
. Ad
Blue ®
re sidue cr ystallises af ter some time and
st ain the af fected sur faces. Clean the dirty sur fa‐
ces wi thwate r as soon as possible.
If yo u open theAd Blue ®
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released. Do not inhale
any ammonia vapours that may be released. Fill
th eAd Blue ®
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
Ad Blue ®
consu mption and filling capacity
Fi lling capacities
The total capacity of theAd Blue ®
tank may vary,
depending on theve hicle equipment.
To tal capacity of AdBlue ®
tank Ve
hicl eT otal capacity
All model s1 1.5 l,24 l or 25 l Ad
Blue ®
consu mption
Like fuel consu mption, AdBlue ®
consu mption is
highly dependent upon driving style and operat‐
ing conditions. AdBlue ®
consu mption is usually
wi thin a range of 0 and 5% of the fuel consump‐
tion. If necessar y,Ad Blue ®
must be refilled in
acco rdance with the instructions when there fill
message is displa yed in the instrument clus ter.
This may also be necessary between the sched‐
uled maintenance.
Check theAd Blue ®
fill le vel before making jour‐
ne ys outside of Europe.
Ad Blue ®
ra nge and fill le vel
The AdBlue ®
fill le vel and range can be displ ayed
via the on-board computer. The AdBlue ®
ra nge
shown depends strongly on the driving style and
operating conditions. The actual range can there‐
fo re deviate from thera nge cur rently displ ayed in
th e on-board computer. The information supplied
in the Owner's Manual rega rding there ser ve
qu antity at thefirs t displ aywarning in the multi‐ function display and on
the minimum top-up
qu antity when the fuel tank is empty is also tobe
under stood as guide values.
Display theAd Blue ®
ra nge and le vel
( / page 183). Engine oil
Note
s on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
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NO
TEEngine damage caused byan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives #
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not cor respond tothe specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed forthe
service inter vals. #
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an presc ribed. #
Do not use additives. #
Have the engine oil rene we d at regular
inter vals. Mercedes-Benz
recommends having the oil
ch anged at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only Mercedes-Benz-appr oved engine oils may be
used in Mercedes-Benz engines.
Fu rther information on engine oil and oil filter:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Service Products at https://be vo.mercedes-
benz.co m (by en tering the designation)
R at a qualified specialist workshop Te
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Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective glove s and saf ety
gl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pressure. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and
switch off the engine. #
Monitor the coolant temp erature display 00AConthe instrument
clus ter. #
Wait until the engine has cooled down. #
Ensure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high engine loads, drive on tothe nearest qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temp era‐
ture display remains below 120°C.
00AC *T
hefan mo tor is defective. #
Check the coolant temp erature display 00AConthe instrument
clus ter.
If th e coolant temp erature is below 120°C, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Av oid high engine loads, e.g. driving on hilly roads or stop-and-go
driving.
00BD
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage due toinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Top up with coolant, following the no tes on coolant
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If yo u frequently need to top up the coolant: #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
009E
Replace air cleaner *T
he engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00B2
Check eng. oil lev. when
next refuelling *A
warning tone also sounds. The oil le vel in your vehicle has fallen to
th e minimum.
* NO
TEEngine damage caused bydriving with insuf ficient
engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Che ckthe oil le vel when next refuelling, at the latest
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If necessar y,top up the engine oil (/ page 224). 294
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