Online Owner's Manual

Date of printing:

05/16/2012

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

Owner's Manual version: H 09/10

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.

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:

  • operating conditions of your vehicle

  • your personal driving style

You can influence both factors.

You should therefore bear the following in mind. Operating conditions:

  • avoid short trips, as these increase fuel consumption.

  • observe the correct tyre pressure.

  • do not carry any unnecessary weight in the vehicle.

  • monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.

  • remove the roof rack once you no longer need it.

  • 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 when the vehicle is stationary.

  • drive carefully, maintaining a safe distance to 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.

Notes

Date of printing:

05/16/2012

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

Owner's Manual version: H 09/10

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.