Technical data
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If the available fuel is not suꢃciently low in sulfur,
this can produce unpleasant odors.
Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane
number speciꢀed in the information label in the
fuel ꢀller ꢁap.
Forr maaxxiimmuumm ennggiinee ouutppuutt:: Only refuel using
premium grade unleaded gasoline with at least
91 AKI/95 RON.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel
is not available, you may also refuel with regular
unleaded gasoline with at least 87 AKI/91 RON.
This may reduce engine output and increase fuel
consumption.
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Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
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NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be refueled with the fol-
lowing fuel types:
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Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition
engine fuel.
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Unleaded premium grade gasoline
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E85 fuel
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This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by vol-
ume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
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A mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded premium
grade gasoline
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identiꢀed by the
Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel
ꢀller ꢁap.
Depending on the country, the fuels you can use
in your vehicle may diꢂer from the information in
the Operator's Manual. The fuels that have been
approved for your vehicle can be found on the
instruction label on the inside of the fuel ꢀller ꢁap.
diesel
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Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower
RON.
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NOTE Premature engine wear through
unleaded regular gasoline
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Gasoline with additives containing metal
Impairment of the longevity and performance
of the engine.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is unavail-
able and you have to refuel using unleaded
regular gasoline:
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
Fuel
Notes on fuel quality for vehicles with a gasoline
engine
Observe the notes on operating ꢁuids
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Do not switch on the vehicle.
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Consult a qualiꢀed specialist workshop.