Protection of theenvironment
Plug-in hybrid: observe thenotes in theSupple‐
ment.Otherwise, youmay fail to recognize dan‐
gers.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emission of thevehicle is
directlyrelated to theway youoperatethe
vehicle.
Operateyour vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner to help protect theenvi‐
ronment. Please observe thefollowing rec‐
ommendations on operating conditions and
personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
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Makesurethat thetirepressureiscor‐
rect.
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Do notcarry anyunnecessaryweight
(e.g. roof luggageracks once youno
longerneed them).
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Adheretothe service intervals.
Aregularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐
utetoenvironmentalprotection.
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Alwayshave maintenance work carried
out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Personal driving style:
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Do notdepress theacceleratorpedal
when startingthe engine.
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Do notwarmupthe engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
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Drivecarefully and maintainasuitable
distancefromthe vehicle in front.
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Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration
and braking.
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Changegear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum
engine speed.
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Switchoff theengine in stationarytraf‐
fic, e.g. by usingthe ECOstart/stop
function.
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Drivefuel-efficiently.Observe theECO
displayfor afuel-efficient driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations
It is recommended that youre-use or recycle
materials instead of justdisposingofthem.
The relevant environmental guidelinesand regu‐
lations serve to protect theenvironmentand
mustbestrictlyobserved.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage caused by notusing recycled
reconditionedcomponents
Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycledrecondi‐
tioned components and parts withthe same
qualityasnew parts.The same entitlement
from theLimited Warrantyisvalid as fornew
parts.
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Recycledreconditioned components
and parts from Mercedes-Benz AG.
Generalnotes
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