Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satis-
fied you will be with its performance later
on.
After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad-
ually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
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Additional instructions for AMG vehi-
cles:
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Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
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During the first 1000 miles
(1500 km), do not exceed a speed
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During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than 2/3 of max-
imum rpm in each gear).
of 85 mph (140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine
speeds above 4500 rpm in each
gear.
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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the selector lever or the gearshift lever.
All of the above, as may apply to your
vehicle 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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Shift gears in a timely manner.
Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
Do not brake the vehicle by shifting to
a lower gear using the selector lever.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
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Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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