Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehi Cle - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
The sensor system of some driving and driving
safety systems adjusts automatically while a
certain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reached until the end of this
teach-in procedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its per-
formance in the future.
You should therefore drive at varying vehicle
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and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles
(1500 km).
Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throttle,
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during this period.
Change gear in good time, before the tach-
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ometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area
of the tachometer.
Try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
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beyond the point of resistance (kickdown).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate the
vehicle to full speed.
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You should also observe these notes on
breaking in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
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Always observe the respective maximum
permissible speed.
Driving
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
shoes with thick soles
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shoes with high heels
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slippers
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There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
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lose its hold function.
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There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
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Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Driving
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