Protection of the environment
HEnvironmental note
DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner 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:
IOperating conditions of your vehicle
IYour personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
IAvoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
IMake sure that the tyre pressures are al-
ways correct.
IDo not carry any unnecessary weight.
IKeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
IRemove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
IA regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
IAlways have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
IDo not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
IDo not warm up the engine with the ve-
hicle stationary.
IDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
IAvoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
IChange gear in good time and use each
gear only up to
2
/
3
of its maximum en-
gine speed.
ISwitch off the engine in stationary traf-
fic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner, in ac-
cordance with the European Union (EU)
End of Life Vehicles Directive.
Depending on national regulations, the re-
turn of used vehicles applies to vehicles
up to 3.5 t permissible gross weight. The
Vito has already been meeting legal re-
quirements for design in terms of suitabil-
ity for recycling and reuse of parts for sev-
eral years.
There is a network of collection points and
vehicle dismantlers where your vehicle
can be recycled in an environmentally-re-
sponsible manner. The methods employed
in vehicle and parts recycling are continu-
ously being further developed and im-
proved. The Vito will therefore meet even
future, legally required increases in recy-
cling quotas within the specified time.
You can obtain further information from
the Mercedes-Benz homepage for your
country or by contacting your local
Mercedes-Benz hotline number.
Introduction
Protection of the environment
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