Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Protection of the environment
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Protection of the environment
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted 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 /
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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