Mercedes Benz 2004 ml 500 Manuale Utente

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Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de-
pends on driving habits and operating con-
ditions.
To save fuel you should:
Keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures
Remove unnecessary loads
Allow engine to warm up under low 
load use
Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration
Have all maintenance work performed 
at the intervals specified in the Service 
Booklet and as required by the FSS. 
Contact your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, 
on short trips and in hilly country.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Power assistance
Warning!
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Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs 
and driving are a very dangerous combina-
tion. Even a small amount of alcohol or 
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions 
and judgement.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident are greatly increased when you drink 
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow 
anyone to drive who has been drinking or 
taking drugs.
Warning!
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Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob-
jects stored in this area may impair pedal 
movement.
Warning!
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With the engine is not running, there is no 
power assistance for the brake and steering 
systems. In this case, it is important to keep 
in mind that a considerably higher degree of 
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.