Protection of the environment
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Daimler's declared
policy is one of integrated environmental protection.
Our objectives are
to use the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this
planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into consideration.
You too can help to
protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Fuel consumption
and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on the
following factors:
You can influence
both factors.
Therefore, please 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 in the vehicle.
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Keep an eye on the
vehicle's fuel consumption.
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Remove roof racks
once you no longer need them.
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A regularly
serviced vehicle will contribute 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 when the vehicle is stationary.
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Drive carefully and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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Avoid frequent,
sudden acceleration.
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Change gear in good
time and only use each gear for up to 2 / 3
of its maximum engine speed.
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Switch off the
engine in stationary traffic.
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Returning used
vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it
in an environmentally-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 disassembly plants which can
recycle your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner. 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.
