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Protection of the environment
General notes
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of com-
prehensive environmental protection.
The objective is to use the natural resour-
ces 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 account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
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the 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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a regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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 suitable
distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
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of its maximum engine
speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
smart will take back your old vehicle to dis-
pose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European
Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. In these plants
you can return your vehicle free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old
vehicles, recovery and the terms of the pol-
icy, visit the smart homepage.
Genuine smart parts
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Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same
warranty applies as for new parts.
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Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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dashboard
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instrument cluster
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centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
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