Useful Information; Breaking-In Notes; Driving - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Driving

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Useful information

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models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
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possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
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Breaking-in notes

The first 1,000miles (1,500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
You should therefore drive at varying
R
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1,000miles (1,500km).
Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
R
throttle, during this period.
Change gear in good time, before the
R
tachometer needle is Ô of the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
R
brake the vehicle.
If possible, do not depress the accelerator
R
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
Only select shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 when
R
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
Ideally, drive for the first 1,000 miles
R
(1,500km) in drive program C.
After 1,000 miles (1,500km), you can
increase the engine speed gradually and bring
the vehicle up to full speed.
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Additional breaking-in notes for AMG
vehicles:
do not drive faster than 85 mph
R
(140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
only allow the engine to reach a maximum
R
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
change gear in good time.
R
i You should also observe these notes on
running in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
AMG vehicles with rear axle locking
differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
differential on the rear axle. To improve the
protection of the differential on the rear axle,
change the oil after a break-in distance of
2,000 miles (3,000 km). This oil change
extends the service life of the differential.
Have the oil change carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
Driving
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.