Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 25

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WARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartment is not
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous
to health and/or react aggressively:
Solvents
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Fuel
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Oil and grease
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Cleaning agents
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Acids
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Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
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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.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these 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:
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
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sumption.
always make sure that the tire pressures
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are correct.
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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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:
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
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starting the engine.
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
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is stationary.
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.
change gear in good time and use each gear
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only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
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tion.
Environmental issues and recommen-
dations
When prompted by this Operator's Manual to
dispose of materials, please try to regenerate
and recycle these materials. Observe all rel-
evant environmental guidelines and regula-
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