Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual page 19

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Introduction
Protection of the environment
Protection of the environment
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural
resources which form the basis of our exis-
tence on this planet sparingly and in a man-
ner which takes the requirements of both
nature and humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre 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.
Therefore, please bear the following in
mind:
Operating conditions
Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
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consumption.
Make sure that the tyre pressures are
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always correct.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight in
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the vehicle.
Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
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sumption.
Remove roof racks once you no longer
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need them.
A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
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ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
Always have maintenance work carried
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out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
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when starting the engine.
Do not warm up the engine when the
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vehicle is stationary.
Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
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tance from the vehicle in front.
Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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Change gear in good time and only use
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2
each gear for up to / of its maximum
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engine speed.
Switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.