Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 324)

use a sponge and cold water to clean it. DEF
residues crystallize after time and
contaminate the affected surfaces.
! DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to
the fuel tank, this can lead to engine
damage.
i If you are adding between maintenance
intervals, add approximately 1 gallon (3.8 l)
of DEF to the DEF tank. One gallon (3.8 l)
of DEF is approximately 2 DEF refill bottles.
Then, have the DEF supply checked and
filled completely if necessary. For this
purpose, Mercedes-Benz recommends a
qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on DEF ( Y page 527).
The filler neck for DEF is located under the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel in the
trunk floor.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the trunk.
X Lift up the trunk floor ( Y page 436).
X Turn the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel fastening in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
X Remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X Turn DEF cap : counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn DEF filler cap ; counter-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap ; is secured with a plastic strap.
X Unscrew the covering cap from DEF refill
bottle =.
X Place DEF refill bottle = on the filler neck
as shown and screw on clockwise hand-
tight.
! Only screw on the DEF refill bottle hand-
tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
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Refueling
Driving and parking