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Operation
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Inc
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e
ased use of single-grade materials.
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Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
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Use of recycled materials.
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Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its components are not easily separated.
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Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
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Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
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Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
valent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
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Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
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Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle transport.
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Use of solvent-free adhesives.
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Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
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Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
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Improvement in the quality of waste water.
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Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
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The use of water-soluble paints.
Catalytic converter
An exhaust gas emission control system (cat-
alytic con
verter) that functions perfectly is vi-
tally important for vehicle operation that re-
spects the environment.
Please observe the following indications:
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Refuel only using unleaded petrol in petrol
engine v
ehicles ››› page 201, Unleaded pet-
rol.
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Do not add too much oil to the engine
›››
page 207, Checking engine oil level.
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Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If you are required to drive in a country where
unleaded fuel is not available, when return-
ing to a country where using a catalytic con-
verter is obligatory, the catalytic converter
must be replaced.
WARNING
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Due to the high t
emperatures that the cata-
lytic converter can reach, the vehicle must be
stopped so that the catalytic converter does
not come into contact with easily flammable
material underneath the vehicle. Risk of fire!
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Never use s
ubstances for additional under-
body protection or anti-corrosives for the ex-
haust pipes, the catalytic converter or the
heat-resistant screens. Risk of fire!
CAUTION
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Nev
er comp
letely empty the tank! An irreg-
ular fuel supply can cause ignition faults,
which can result in damage to a substantial
amount of engine parts and the exhaust sys-
tem.
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Refuelling just once with leaded petrol dis-
ables the exhaust system!
Economical and environmentally-
friendly
driv
in
g
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and w
e
ar t
o the engine, brakes and tyres de-
pends in large part on your driving style. By
adopting an economical driving style and an-
ticipating the traffic situation ahead, you can
easily reduce fuel consumption by 10-15%.
Some tips on how to help you reduce pollu-
tion while saving money are listed below.
Drive anticipating the traffic situation
A vehicle uses most fuel when accelerating.
When you anticipate situations, you have to
brake less often and, thus, accelerate less. If
it is possible, let the vehicle roll with a gear
engaged, for example, if you see a red light
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