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Protection of the environment General notes Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- hensive environmental protection. that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tally responsible manner. transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors: R operating conditions of your vehicle R your personal driving style You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind: R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con- sumption. R always make sure that the tire pressures are correct. R do not carry any unnecessary weight. R remove roof racks once you no longer need them. R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals. R always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Personal driving style: R do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary. R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking. R change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump- tion. H Environmental note Have a defective high-voltage battery dis- posed of in an environmentally-responsible manner. Contact a qualified specialist work- shop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Environmental concerns and recom- mendations Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen- tal rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts H Environmental note Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts. ! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi- ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle: R doors R door pillars R door sills R seats R cockpit R instrument cluster R center console 24 Introduction |