Mercedes-Benz

Notes on operating fluids

WARNING Risk of injury due to harmful operating fluids

Operating fluids can be toxic.

When using, storing and disposing of operating fluids, observe the imprints on the respective original containers.

Always keep operating fluids in the sealed original container.

Always keep children away from operating fluids.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Pollution of the environment due to irresponsible disposal of operating fluids

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 which have been approved for your vehicle 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 Service Products at MB BeVo-ONLINE (under specification designation).
At a qualified specialist workshop

WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel

Fuels are highly flammable.

Fire, naked flames, smoking and creating sparks must be avoided.

Before refuelling, switch off the vehicle and, if fitted, the stationary heater and keep switched off during filling.

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.