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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.
When changing gears manually, change up in
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good time, before the tachometer needle rea-
ches Ô of the way to the red area of the tach-
ometer.
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 pressure point (kickdown).
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
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cles): ideally, for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km), drive in drive program E.
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 briefly allow the engine to reach a max-
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imum engine speed of 4,500 rpm.
Change gear in good time.
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Ideally, for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),
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drive in program C.
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 1,850 miles
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(3,000 km)
every 31,000 miles (50,000 km) or 3 years
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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 may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do
not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets 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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