Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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Protection of the environment
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Environmental note
DaimlerChrysler'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 environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
I Operating conditions of your vehicle
I
Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
I Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
I Make sure that the tyre pressures are al-
ways correct.
I
Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
I Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
I Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
I A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
I Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
I Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
I Do not warm up the engine with the ve-
hicle stationary.
I Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
I Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
I Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
2
/
3
of its maximum en-
gine speed.
I Switch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner, in ac-
cordance 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 regula-
tions. For several years, Mercedes-Benz
has been meeting all the legal require-
ments for a design which allows for recy-
cling and re-use. There is a network of re-
turn points and disassembly plants which
can recycle your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-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 recy-
cling quotas in the future in good time.
You can obtain further information from
your national Mercedes-Benz homepage or
your national hotline number.
Introduction
Protection of the environment
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