Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Introduction
Protection of the environment
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Protection of the environment
Environmental note
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DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated environmental protection. This
policy starts at the root causes and encom-
passes in its management decisions all the
consequences for the environment which
could arise from production processes or
the products themselves.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis for our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally
compatible manner, and you will help to pro-
tect the environment.
As fuel consumption and engine, brake and
tyre wear depend heavily on the style of driv-
ing and operating conditions, please bear
the following in mind:
Make sure that the tyre pressures are al-
ways correct.
Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
Do not warm the engine up when the ve-
hicle is stationary.
Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
2
/
3
of its maximum en-
gine speed.
Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
Switch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
A regularly serviced vehicle contributes to
environmental protection. The driver infor-
mation system indicates the service due
dates in the multi-function display.
Always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you visit
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre as it has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools for the work required. For work rele-
vant to safety and work on safety-related
systems in particular, it is essential that
maintenance work is carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.