Protecting The Environment - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance Booklet

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 Mercedes-Benz 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.
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Make sure that the tire pressures are
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always correct.
Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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Remove ski holders and roof racks once
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you no longer need them.
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
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stationary.
Shift gears such that each gear is used only
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up to / of its maximum engine speed.
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Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
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consumption.
A regularly serviced vehicle will also help
protect the environment. You should adhere
to the maintenance intervals displayed by the
Maintenance System service indicator, along
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Warning!
Protecting the environment
with other maintenance work described in
this booklet.
We recommend that you have maintenance
services performed by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Please make sure you read the technical documentation, such as
the Operator's Manual and workshop information, before carrying
out any maintenance work.
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