Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehi Cle - Mercedes-Benz SL 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 1,000 miles
(1,500 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.
Do not manually shift to a lower gear to brake
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the vehicle.
Try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
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beyond the point of resistance (kickdown).
Additional breaking-in notes for Mercedes-AMG
vehicles:
Do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h)
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for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
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engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
Ideally, for the first 1000 miles (1500 km),
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drive in program C.
Change gear in good time.
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After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate the
vehicle to full speed.
You should also observe these notes on break-
ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on
your vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed.
Self-locking rear axle differential
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking dif-
ferential on the rear axle.
Change the oil to improve protection of the rear
axle differential:
after a breaking-in period of 2000 miles (USA)
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after a breaking-in period of 3000 km (Can-
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ada)
every 30,000 miles or 3 years (USA)
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every 60,000 km or 4 years (Canada)
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These oil changes prolong the service life of the
differential. Have the oil change carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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
Driving
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