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This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during
the break-in period, the more satisfied
you will be with its performance later on.
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Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
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During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than
2
/
3
of maximum rpm
in each gear).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Select C as the preferred shift program
(Y page 88) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down
by shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
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Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1
(Y page 88) only when driving at
moderate speeds (for hill driving).
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Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
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Vehicles with manual transmission:
Shift gears in a timely manner.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
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Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
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During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km),
do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140 km/h).
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During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4 500 rpm in each gear.
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Shift gears in a timely manner.
All
of the above instructions, as may apply to
your vehicle type, also apply when driving the
first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine
or the rear differential has been replaced.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
At the gas station
Refueling
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Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
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Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray
back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
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Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine
with diesel fuel. Even small amounts of
diesel fuel will damage the fuel system and
engine. Damage resulting from the use of
non-approved fuels or fuel additives or
resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel
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At the gas station
Operation
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