Interactive Owner's Manual

Date of printing:

11/22/2009

Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Protection of the environment]

Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2008/1 b

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.

Protection of the environment

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Environmental note

Daimler'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 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:

  • operating conditions of your vehicle

  • your personal driving style

You can influence both factors.

You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions

  • avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

  • make sure that the tyre pressures are always correct.

  • do not carry any unnecessary weight.

  • keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

  • remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

  • a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

  • always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Personal driving style

  • do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

  • do not warm up the engine with the vehicle stationary.

  • drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

  • avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.

  • change gear in good time and use each gear only up to 2/3 of its maximum engine speed.

  • switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

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.

Date of printing:

11/22/2009

Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Protection of the environment]

Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2008/1 b

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.