Protection of the environment
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Protection of the environment
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Environmental note
DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
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Operating conditions of your vehicle
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Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
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Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
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Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
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A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
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Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
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Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
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Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
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Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
2
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3
of its maximum engine
speed.
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Switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.
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