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clogging.Deposits mayalsoformonthe fuel
injector.This mayreduce theengine output.
Unburned fuel can getintothe oil pan. This
causes theengine oil leveltorise. This can
cause enginemechanical damage.
Observe thefollowing points to avoid damage
and reducing theengine output:
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Fill up withfuels withbio-diesel content
of 5% (ULSD) or less, wheneverpossi‐
ble.
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Regularly checkyour engine oil levelif
youuse B20fuels on aregular basis.
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Strictlyfollowthe oil changeintervals
quoted in theinstrument clusterand
within your Maintenance Booklet.
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Use only engine oils and filters
approvedfor use in your vehicle.
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If youdonot plan to driveyour vehicle
forseveral weeks, completely fill the
fuel tank in advance with ULSD fuel.
Formoreinformation, consult thegas station
staff. The identification of fuels withbio-diesel
content (ULSD or B20) mustbeclear.Ifthe iden‐
tification is notclear,donot refuel.Donot refuel
withany fuelsthat have notbeenapprovedfor
your vehicle.
Tank content and fuel reserve
The total capacity of thefuel tank mayvary,
depending on thevehicle equipment.
Tank content and fuel reserve
Gasoline engine Total capacity
M274 approx.22.5 gal
(85 liters)
Diesel engine Total capacity
OM651/OM642 approx.24.5 gal
(93 liters)
Gasoline engine Of whichreserve
fuel
Modelswithapprox.
22.5 gal(85 l) total
capacity
approx.5gal
(19liters)
Diesel engine Of whichreserve
fuel
Modelswithapprox.
24.5 gal(93 l) total
capacity
approx.5gal
(19liters)
DEF
NotesonDEF
Observe thenotes on operating fluids
(/ page244).
DEF is awater-soluble fluid forthe exhaustgas
aftertreatment of dieselengines.
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NOTE Damage caused by additives in
DEForbydiluting DEF
The DEFexhaust gasaftertreatment system
could be destroyed by thefollowing:
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Additives in DEF
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DilutingDEF
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Onlyuse DEFinaccordance withISO
22241.
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Do notmix additives.
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Do notdiluteDEF.
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NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused
by impurities in DEF
Impurities in DEFresult in thefollowing:
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Higher emission values
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Damagetothe catalytic converter
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Engine damage
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Malfunctions in theDEF exhaustgas
aftertreatment system
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Avoid impurities in DEF.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Soiling with
DEF
DEF residue crystallizes aftersome time and
stain theaffected surfaces.
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