Protection of th
eenvironment Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared polic yisone of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
plane ttobeu sed sparingl yand in amanner
which 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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carr yany unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protec tion. You should
therefor eadhere to the service inter vals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at aq ualified specialist workshop ,e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starti ngthe engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning end-of-life 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 with agros svehicle weight of up to
3. 5t ,ina ccordance with national regulations.
For several years ,Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and reuse.
There is anetwor kofreturnpoint sand 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 develope dand
improved .This means that your Mercedes-
Ben zwill also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the futur ein
good time. You can obtai nfurther information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Pleas enote that
your vehicle ma ynot be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant system sand functions .The equip-
men tiny our vehicle ma ytherefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the system sfound in your vehicle 22
Introduction
X
To close: detach hook =from the luggage
compartment's uppe rseal ?.
X Fasten hook =to the brac ketont he
underside of the luggage compar tment
floor.
X Fold the luggage compartmen tfloor down.
X Press the luggage compar tment floor
down ;until it engages. Roof car
rier
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects might then be thrown
around and could injur eyou or other sor
caus eana ccident.F ollow the roof carrier /ski
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereb yaffecting vehicl ehandling.
You must alway sobserv ethe maximum roof
load of 10 0kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailin groad, traffic and weather
condition sand drive with particula rcare if the
roof is laden.
! Mercedes -Benz recommends that you
only use roof carrier sthat hav ebeen tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
aw ay that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is fitted
you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully
R open the tailgate fully Attaching the roof carrier
X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails :.
X Observe the manufacturer' sinstallation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Keep the cup holder closed whil ethe vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants
coul dbei njured by object sbeing thrown
around if you:
R brak esharply
R change direction suddenly
R arei nvolved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for container sofa
suitable size and whic hhave lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders shoul dnot be used for hot drin ks.
You may otherwise scald yourself. G
WARNING
Do not transport any heavy, sharp-edged or
fragile bottles in the stowage compar tments.
In the event of an accident, the stowage com-
partments can notsecur ethe bottles ade-
quately. You and/or other vehicle occupan ts
coul dbei njured.
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-
vide space for bottles up to 1.0 linsize. 306
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