Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 21

Protection of the environment
Note
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Energy consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
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You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
always make sure that the tire pressures
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are correct.
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's energy con-
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sumption.
remove roof racks once you no longer need
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them.
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
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to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
always have service work carried out at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
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from the vehicle in front.
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
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braking.
H Environmental note
Have a defective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
When prompted to dispose of materials by
this Operator's Manual, always try to re-use
or recycle them first. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
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Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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