At the gas station
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Vehicle equipment
All of the above instructions, 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.
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
i Always obey applicable speed limits.
At the gas station
Refueling
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
G Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satisfied
you will be with its performance later on.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
RDrive your vehicle during the first
1
000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
RDuring this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm
in each gear).
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
RSelect C as the preferred shift program
(
(1
Y page 106) for the first 1000 miles
G Warning!
500 km).
RAvoid accelerating by kickdown.
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
RDo not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
RSelect gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 106)
only when driving at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
!
Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine
with diesel fuel. Even small amounts of
diesel fuel will damage the fuel system and
engine. Damage resulting from the use of
non-approved fuels or fuel additives or
resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel
fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
!
Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
RDuring the first 1000 miles (1500 km),
do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140
km/h).
! If you have accidentally filled the tank
with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not
switch on the ignition. Otherwise the
incorrect or non-approved fuel will get into
the fuel lines. The fuel system must be
drained completely. Contact an authorized
RDuring this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4500 rpm in each gear.
RShift gears in a timely manner.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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