346 Operation
In the “Operation” section you will find
detailed information on operating, main-
taining and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 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.
Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than
2/3 of
maximum rpm in each gear).
Shift gears in a timely manner.
Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
Select gear ranges3, 2 or1
(
page 205) only when driving at
moderate speeds (for hill driving).
SelectCas the preferred shift
program (
page 206) for the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km).After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when
driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) af-
ter the engine, the transfer case, the front
differential or the rear differential has been
replaced.
!Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do
not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4 500 rpm in each gear.
iAlways obey applicable speed limits.
