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Fuel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety-
related functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter
or summer conditions. Fuel that is available
in winter, for instance helps make a cold
start easier.
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as
containing metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refu-
eling.
Ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in
each case.
Safety information
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel
system and engine. Furthermore, the cata-
lytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not refuel or add the following in the case
of gasoline engines:
– Leaded gasoline.
– Metallic additives, for instance man-
ganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Contact a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
NOTICE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is a risk of damage
to property. Do not use fuels with a higher
percentage of ethanol than recommended.
Do not refuel with fuels containing metha-
nol, e.g. M5 to M100.
NOTICE
Fuel that does not comply with the mini-
mum quality can compromise engine func-
tion or cause engine damage. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not fill with
fuel that does not comply with the mini-
mum quality.
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