Mercedes-Benz

Notes on operating fluids

WARNING Risk of injury from operating fluids harmful to your health

Operating fluids may be poisonous and harmful to your health.

Observe the text on the original containers when using, storing or disposing of operating fluids.

Always store operating fluids sealed in their original containers.

Always keep children away from operating fluids.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental pollution due to disposing of operating fluids in a non-environmentally responsible manner

Operating fluids include the following:

fuels
exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g. AdBlue®
lubricants

Incorrect disposal of operating fluids can cause considerable damage to the environment.

Dispose of operating fluids in an environmentally responsible manner.

Operating fluids include the following:

fuels
exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g. AdBlue®
lubricants
coolant
brake fluid
windscreen washer fluid
climate control system refrigerants

Only use products recommended by Mercedes-Benz . Damage caused by the use of products that have not been approved is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz guarantee or goodwill gestures.

You can identify operating fluids approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on the container:

MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)

Further information on approved operating fluids is available at the following locations:

in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids at Mercedes-Benz Specification for Operating Fluids (by entering the designation)
at a qualified specialist workshop

Additives (special additives) for approved operating fluids are neither required nor permitted. Approved fuel additives are the exception. Additives can cause engine damage and must therefore not be added to the operating fluids.

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 warranty claims.

WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel

Fuels are highly flammable.

Fire, naked flames, smoking and creation of sparks must be avoided.

Switch off the ignition and, if available, the stationary heater, before and while refuelling the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health.

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale fuel vapour.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during the refuelling process.

If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:

Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.

If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.

Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.