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230 Driving and operating (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. Caution Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Some fuels, mainly high octane racing fuels, can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator light Z may illuminate 3 96. If this occurs, seek the assistance of a workshop. Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies with EN 590 and which has a sulphur concentration of max. 10 ppm. EN 14214) content of max. 7% by volume may be used (e.g. named B7). European Union, occasional use of Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur concentration below 50 ppm is possible. Caution Frequent usage of diesel fuel containing more than 15 ppm sulphur will cause severe engine damage. Caution Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to engine powerloss, increased wear or engine damage and may affect your warranty. Do not use marine diesel oils, heating oils, Aquazole and similar diesel- water emulsions. Diesel fuels must not be diluted with fuels for petrol engines. Low temperature operation At temperatures below 0 °C, some diesel products with biodiesel blends may clog, freeze or gel, which may affect the fuel supply system. Starting and engine operation may not work properly. Make sure to fill winter grade diesel fuel at ambient temperatures below 0 °C. in extreme cold temperatures below -20 °C. Using this fuel grade in warm or hot climates is not recommended |