Operation
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.
!
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
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During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than /3 of max-
imum rpm in each gear).
(1500
km), do not exceed a speed
of 85 mph (140 km/h).
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During this period, avoid engine
speeds above 4500 rpm
(S 55 AMG) or 4000 rpm
(S 65 AMG) in each gear.
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Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when driv-
ing the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after
the engine or the rear differential has been
replaced.
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Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
Select C as the preferred shift program
(
(1500 km).
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S350, Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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