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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.

WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel

Fuels are highly flammable.

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

Switch off the ignition and, if it has been in use, switch off the stationary heater before you refuel your vehicle.

WARNING Risk of injury from fuel

Fuels are poisonous and harmful 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.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental pollution caused by environmentally irresponsible disposal

Dispose of operating fluids in an environmentally responsible manner.

Operating fluids include the following:

fuels
lubricants
coolant
brake fluid
windscreen washer fluid
climate control system refrigerant

Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of products that have not been approved is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty 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:

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