Drinking And Driving; Exhaust Check; Fuel; Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
The tires should always be inflated to the
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recommended tire pressure.
Remove unnecessary loads.
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Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
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Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
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Observe the service intervals in the
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Maintenance Booklet or in the service
interval display. Have all the maintenance
work carried in accordance with Daimler
AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.

Drinking and driving

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WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.

Exhaust check

G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. All work
on the engine must be carried out only by
qualified and authorized Mercedes-Benz
technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
Example: ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the
selected settings and existing conditions.
Consumption can be significantly influenced
by your driving style.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
Acceleration
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Constant
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Coasting
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The percentage count is the mean value of the
three bar values. The three bars and the mean
value begin at the value of 50%. A higher
percentage count indicates a more
economical driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption figure in mpg (l/100 km).

Driving tips

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