Diesel engine
Diesel engine must be operated only on commercially available diesel fuel that complies with EN 590 or comparable standard. (EN stands for "European Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or non-approved fuel additives, as this will increase wear and cause damage to the engine and fuel system.
The use of non-approved fuels and/or fuel additives will result in a limitation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer or winter fuel properly according to the following temperature conditions.
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Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
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Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very carefully : If the engine stops through fuel failure, the circuits must be completely purged to permit restarting.
Do not let any gasoline or water enter the tank. This would make it necessary to drain it out and to bleed the lines to avoid jamming the injection pump and damaging the engine.
Diesel Fuel (if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use regulated automotive diesel fuel for diesel vehicle equipped with the DPF system. If you use diesel fuel including high sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur) and unspecified additives, it can cause the DPF system to be damaged and white smoke can be emitted.
Commercially supplied diesel blends of no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly known as "B7 diesel" may be used in your vehicle if biodiesel meets EN 14214 or equivalent specifications. (EN stands for "European Norm"). The use of biofuels exceeding 7% made from rapeseed methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding 7% with biodiesel will cause increased wear or damage to the engine and fuel system. Repairs or replacement of worn or damaged components due to the use of fuels not in our recommendations will not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
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Never use any fuel, whether diesel or B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that fails to meet the latest petroleum industry specification. (if equipped)
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Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not recommended or approved by the vehicle manufacturer. (if equipped)
Commercially supplied diesel blends of no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly known as "B7 diesel" may be used in your vehicle if biodiesel meets EN 14214 or equivalent specifications. (EN stands for "European Norm"). The use of biofuels exceeding 7% made from rapeseed methyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding 7% with biodiesel will cause increased wear or damage to the engine and fuel system. Repairs or replacement of worn or damaged components due to the use of fuels not in our recommendations will not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
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Never use any fuel, whether diesel or B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that fails to meet the latest petroleum industry specification. (if equipped)
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Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not recommended or approved by the vehicle manufacturer. (if equipped)
Use commercially supplied diesel blends containing up to 7% biodiesel and meeting EN14214 or equivalent specifications, commonly known as "B7 diesel", for your vehicle. (EN stands for "European Norm")
We highly recommend using B7 diesel.
The diesel engines are compatible with B30 diesel complying with EN16709 or ASTM D7467.
Don't use improper fuels like home brewed fuel, biodiesel greater than 30%.
If improper fuels are used, the engine may be damaged.
Since biodiesel fuels degrade more easily (faster) than diesel fuels not containing biodiesel, do not store them in the fuel tank for more than 1 month.
If you plan to leave your vehicle unused for more than a month with fuel (from B7 to B30) filled less than 1/4, fill your vehicle's fuel tank with pure petroleum-based diesel, B7 or lower, before starting the engine.
Then run your vehicle for at least 30 minutes.
If filled more than 1/4, make sure to drain the fuel from the fuel tank before starting the engine. Then fill with a pure petroleum-based diesel fuel, B7 or lower, to run your vehicle for at least 30 minutes.
Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible when leaving the vehicle unattended for a long time.
Repairs or replacement of worn or damaged components due to the use of fuels not in our recommendations will not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Using Biodiesel may decrease engine performance, reducing vehicle performance and fuel economy.