Mercedes-Benz 2004 E 320 - Manual (Page 266)

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Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
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In the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satis-
fied you will be with its performance later
on.
ț Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
ț During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than
2 ⁄
3
of maxi-
mum rpm in each gear).
ț Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
ț Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the selector lever.
ț Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad-
ually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
All of the above, as may apply to your vehi-
cle type, also apply when driving the first
1000 miles (1500 km) after the engine or
the rear differential has been replaced.
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Additional instructions for AMG vehi-
cles:
ț During the first 1000 miles
(1500 km), do not exceed a speed
of 85 mph (140 km/h).
ț During this period, avoid engine
speeds above 4500 pm in each
gear.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.