Vehicle Equipment; Break-In Period; The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km) - Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual

Operation

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

Vehicle equipment

i This Operator's Manual describes all fea-
tures, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of pur-
chase. Please be aware that your vehicle
might not be equipped with all features
described in this manual.
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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.
Drive your vehicle during the first
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1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but mod-
erate vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
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throttle driving) and excessive engine
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speeds (no more than / of maximum rpm
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in each gear).
Select C as the preferred shift program
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(1 500 km).
Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
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shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (
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only when driving at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may gradu-
ally increase vehicle and engine speeds to the
permissible maximum.
! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km),
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do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine speeds
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above 4 500 rpm in each gear.
Shift gears in a timely manner.
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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.
i Always obey applicable speed limits.
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