Before the first journey
These Operating Instructions, the Maintenance
or Service Booklet and the additional equip-
ment-specific instructions are integral parts of
the vehicle. Always keep these documents in
the vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, always pass
on all documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these documents
carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehi-
cle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these Operating Instructions. Failure to observe
the instructions may lead to damage to the vehi-
cle or personal injury.
Protection of the environment
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are 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 consideration.
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:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
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observe the correct tyre pressure.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
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remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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all maintenance work should be 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 when the vehicle
is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe 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 traffic.
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monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Returning a used vehicle
For EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in
accordance with the European Union (EU) End-
of-Life Vehicles Directive.
A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-
mantlers has been established for you to return
your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these
points free of charge. This makes an important
contribution to closing the recycling circle and
conserving resources.
For further information about the recycling and
disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-
back conditions, please visit the national
Mercedes-Benz website for your country.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz 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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