Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual page 126

Driving tips
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steering
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axles
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brakes
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spring elements
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chassis
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licence plate
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engine
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engine radiator
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Transmission
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oil cooler (transmission)
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Clean wheels, tyres and wheel housings and
remove foreign objects, e.g. stones.
After operation in mud, sand, water or after
exposure to similar dirty conditions:
X
Clean the brake discs, brake linings, wheels
and axle joints and check them for damage.
X
Clean the alternators. Do not use a high-
pressure cleaner.
X
Lubricate the axle joints. Observe the infor-
mation in the Maintenance Booklet.
X
Test the brakes while paying attention to the
road and traffic conditions.
Fuel consumption
General notes
Fuel consumption depends on:
the vehicle version
R
the driving style
R
operating conditions
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For these reasons, exact figures about any
individual vehicle's fuel consumption cannot
be provided.
You can call up fuel consumption figures in the
on-board computer (
Vehicle version
The following components affect fuel con-
sumption:
tyres (e.g. tyre pressure, tyre condition)
R
body
R
wind deflector
R
drive train (e.g. transmission ratio)
R
additional equipment (e.g. air conditioning,
R
auxiliary heating)
Y
page 74).
Driving style
You can keep fuel consumption at low levels
with your driving style:
anticipate road and traffic conditions.
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avoid frequent acceleration and braking.
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stay within the economical engine speed
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range.
Operating conditions
Fuel consumption can increase due to poor
operating conditions.
Observe the following notes:
avoid driving in mountainous terrain.
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avoid urban traffic and frequent short jour-
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neys.
do not allow the engine to idle when the
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vehicle is stationary.
do not drive with unnecessary weight.
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avoid frequent cold starts.
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Engine oil consumption
After running-in the engine, oil consumption
may reach 0.5 % of the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Increased distance covered and more arduous
operating conditions could result in vehicles
exceeding this value.
Limiting the speed
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WARNING
If the vehicle combination swerves, you
could lose control of the vehicle combina-
tion. The vehicle combination may even
overturn. There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle combination by
increasing the speed. Reduce your speed
and do not countersteer. Brake if necessary.
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