Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 134

132 Driving and parking
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
Drive at varying road speeds and engine
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speeds.
Drive in drive program C or E.
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Change up before the tachometer needle is
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Ô of the way to the red area of the tachome‐
ter.
Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
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brake.
Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
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full throttle.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal beyond
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the pressure point (kickdown).
Only increase the engine speed gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
In certain driving and driving safety systems,
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the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not achieved until the
end of this teach-in process.
Brake linings, brake discs and tires that are
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either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Driving tips
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
Ensure floor mats and carpets cannot
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slip and provide sufficient room for the
pedals.
Do not lay multiple floor mats or car‐
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pets on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable footwear
Operation of the pedals may be restricted
due to unsuitable footwear such as:
Shoes with platform soles
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Shoes with high heels
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Slippers
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When driving always wear suitable
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shoes in order to be able to operate the
pedals safely.