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Environmental protection
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
General notes
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Introduction
H Environmental note
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
EU countries only:
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
takes the requirements of both nature and
vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in
humanity into consideration.
accordance with the European Union (EU) End-
Of-Life Vehicles Directive.
You too can help to protect the environment
A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
mantlers has been established for you to return
tally-responsible manner.
your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
points free of charge. This makes an important
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
contribution to closing the recycling circle and
conserving resources.
the following factors:
For further information about the recycling and
R operating conditions of your vehicle
disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-
R your personal driving style
back conditions, please visit the national
Mercedes-Benz website for your country.
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
H Environmental note
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
assemblies and parts which are of the same
vehicle.
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
ranty applies as for new parts.
need it.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
control units and sensors for these restraint
to environmental protection. You should
systems, may be installed in the following
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
areas of your vehicle:
R all maintenance work should be carried out
R doors
at a qualified specialist workshop.
R door pillars
Personal driving style:
R door sills
R seats
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
R centre console
is stationary.
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
from the vehicle in front.
or welding. You could impair the operating
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
efficiency of the restraint systems.
braking.
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