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Protecting the environment
Natural resources form the basis of our
existence on this planet. The objectives of
our policy are for these resources to be used
sparingly and in a manner which takes the
requirements of both nature and humanity
into account.
Our declared policy is integrated
environmental protection. This policy starts
at the root causes and encompasses in its
management decisions all the consequences
for the environment which could arise
from production processes or the products
themselves.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your Sprinter in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Operating conditions and your individual
driving style to a large extent influence fuel
consumption and the rate of engine, brake,
and tire wear. To reduce fuel consumption
and the rate of wear, please consider the
following:
• Avoid short trips.
• Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
• Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
• Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
• Remove ski and roof racks once you no
longer need them.
• Do not warm up the engine with the
vehicle stationary.
• Shift gears in a timely manner so that
each gear is used only up to 2/3 of its
maximum engine speed.
• Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel
consumption.
A regularly serviced vehicle will also help
protect the environment. You should adhere
to the service intervals displayed by the
Mercedes-Benz Active Service System
indicator, along with other maintenance
work described in this booklet.
We recommend that you have services
performed by your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Sprinter Dealer using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Protecting the environment
