Protection of the Environment
Environmental Note: Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style.
The pollutant emission of the vehicle is directly related to the way you operate the vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner to help protect the environment.
Please observe the following recommendations.
Operating Conditions
- Ensure correct tire pressure
- Avoid carrying unnecessary weight (e.g. remove roof racks when not needed)
- Adhere to service intervals
- Have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop
Personal Driving Style
- Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine
- Do not warm up the vehicle while stationary
- Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
- Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking
- Change gear in good time and avoid high engine speeds
- Switch off the engine during stationary traffic using ECO start/stop
- Drive in a fuel-efficient manner and observe the ECO display
Environmental Issues and Recommendations
Reuse or recycle materials wherever possible instead of disposing of them.
Environmental guidelines and regulations must be strictly observed.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
Environmental Note: Environmental damage due to not using recycled reconditioned components.
Mercedes-Benz AG offers recycled reconditioned components with the same quality and warranty
entitlement as new parts.
- Use recycled reconditioned components from Mercedes-Benz AG
Important: Installing accessory parts or performing repairs or welding may impair restraint systems.
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices may be installed in the following areas:
- Doors and door pillars
- Door sills and seats
- Cockpit and instrument cluster
- Center console and lateral roof frame
- Do not install accessory parts in these areas
- Do not carry out repairs or welding
- Have accessories retrofitted by a qualified specialist workshop
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality approved for your vehicle.
Safety-relevant systems may malfunction if non-approved parts are used.
When ordering genuine parts, always specify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Operator's Manual
This Operator’s Manual and the Digital Operator’s Manual describe all models and equipment
available at the time of publication. Country-specific differences may apply.
The equipment in your vehicle may differ from the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and must be kept in the vehicle.
Touch-Sensitive Controls
In addition to conventional switches, the vehicle is equipped with touch-sensitive controls located in:
- Roof and door control panel
- Climate control system
- Steering wheel
- MBUX multimedia system
Touch-sensitive surfaces are operated by pressing or swiping.
- Do not affix stickers to the surfaces
- Protect surfaces from moisture
- Keep surfaces clean and free of dust
Service and Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Operation Outside the USA or Canada
- Service points or parts may not be immediately available
- Unleaded fuel may not be available
- Fuel with low octane number may cause engine damage
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available through the European Delivery Program.
For details, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Contact Information
USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
