Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980, Owner'S Manual

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D rive S e n sib ly — Save Fuel
Fuel consum ption depends to a
great extent on driving habits and
operating conditions.
In order to save fuel you should:
• ensure that tire pressures are
co rrect
• not carry unnecessary loads
• remove ski racks or roof-
mounted luggage racks when
not in use
• not warm up your engine at idle
and with the vehicle at standstill
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration
• avoid frequent braking
• avoid unnecessarily high speeds
• have all the maintenance jobs
specified by us carried out at
regular intervals by a
MERCEDES-BENZ service
station.
Driving in low tem perature weather,
in stop-and-go city tra ffic and on
short hops, and in hilly country
also increases fuel consum ption.